+
+
+
+";
+
+ minimapPanel.SetHtml(minimapHtml);
+
+ return minimapPanel;
+ }
+ }
+}
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+# HTML UI Integration for Intersect Engine
+
+This document describes the HTML UI integration that allows rendering HTML content within the Intersect Engine using UltralightNet.
+
+## Overview
+
+The HTML UI integration provides the ability to create dynamic, interactive UI elements using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript within the existing Gwen.NET-based interface system. This enables developers to create modern, responsive UI components while maintaining compatibility with the existing game architecture.
+
+## Architecture
+
+### Core Components
+
+1. **HtmlRenderer**: Manages the actual HTML content rendering using UltralightNet (currently placeholder implementation)
+2. **HtmlPanel**: A Gwen.NET control that hosts HTML content and forwards input events
+3. **HtmlManager**: Centralized management system for HTML renderers and resources
+
+### Integration Points
+
+- **Gwen.NET Compatibility**: HTML panels extend ImagePanel to integrate seamlessly with existing UI
+- **MonoGame Integration**: Uses IGameRenderer abstraction for texture management
+- **Input Forwarding**: Mouse and keyboard events are forwarded from Gwen controls to HTML content
+- **Resource Management**: Automatic creation and management of HTML content directories
+
+## Usage
+
+### Basic Setup
+
+```csharp
+using Intersect.Client.Html;
+
+// Initialize the HTML manager (typically done once at startup)
+HtmlManager.Initialize();
+
+// Create an HTML panel within an existing Gwen control
+var htmlPanel = new HtmlPanel(parentControl)
+{
+ Width = 400,
+ Height = 300,
+ ForwardMouseEvents = true,
+ ForwardKeyboardEvents = true
+};
+
+// Load HTML content
+htmlPanel.SetHtml(@"
+
+
+
Hello from HTML!
+
+
+");
+```
+
+### Loading External URLs
+
+```csharp
+// Load content from a URL
+htmlPanel.LoadUrl("https://example.com");
+
+// Load local HTML files
+htmlPanel.LoadUrl("file:///path/to/local/file.html");
+```
+
+### Example Usage Patterns
+
+See `HtmlUIExample.cs` for comprehensive examples including:
+
+- **Game Interface Panel**: Character stats, action buttons, interactive elements
+- **Notification System**: Toast-style notifications with different types
+- **Minimap Component**: Animated minimap with dynamic content
+
+## Configuration
+
+### Resource Directory
+
+By default, HTML resources are stored in `Content/Html/` relative to the application directory. This can be customized:
+
+```csharp
+HtmlManager.Initialize("/custom/path/to/html/resources");
+```
+
+### Input Event Forwarding
+
+Control which types of input events are forwarded to HTML content:
+
+```csharp
+var htmlPanel = new HtmlPanel(parent)
+{
+ ForwardMouseEvents = true, // Enable mouse interaction
+ ForwardKeyboardEvents = false // Disable keyboard input
+};
+```
+
+## Current Implementation Status
+
+### ✅ Completed Features
+
+- [x] Basic HTML panel integration with Gwen.NET
+- [x] Resource management and initialization
+- [x] Input event forwarding structure
+- [x] Comprehensive test coverage
+- [x] Example implementations and documentation
+- [x] Compatible with existing Intersect Engine architecture
+
+### 🚧 Placeholder Implementation
+
+The current implementation uses placeholder classes for the actual HTML rendering. The structure is in place for UltralightNet integration, but actual HTML rendering is not yet functional.
+
+### 🔄 Planned Features
+
+- [ ] Full UltralightNet integration for actual HTML rendering
+- [ ] JavaScript API bridging between game and HTML content
+- [ ] Advanced input handling (scroll, touch, etc.)
+- [ ] Performance optimizations (dirty rectangle updates, caching)
+- [ ] CSS/HTML template system for common UI patterns
+
+## Technical Details
+
+### CPU Rendering Mode
+
+The integration uses CPU rendering via BitmapSurface as UltralightNet's GPUDriver is not currently supported in the C# bindings. This approach:
+
+- Renders HTML content to a CPU-accessible bitmap
+- Converts bitmap data to MonoGame Texture2D
+- Displays texture within Gwen.NET ImagePanel
+
+### Memory Management
+
+- HTML renderers are automatically disposed when panels are destroyed
+- Resource cleanup is handled by HtmlManager
+- Texture memory is managed through the existing IGameTexture system
+
+### Performance Considerations
+
+- Updates only occur when content changes (dirty rectangle optimization planned)
+- Multiple HTML panels can share rendering resources
+- Background rendering minimizes impact on main game thread
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Issues
+
+1. **HTML content not displaying**: Ensure HtmlManager.Initialize() is called before creating panels
+2. **Input events not working**: Check ForwardMouseEvents/ForwardKeyboardEvents properties
+3. **Resource loading failures**: Verify HTML content directory exists and is accessible
+
+### Debugging
+
+Enable console logging to see HTML manager operations:
+
+```csharp
+// HTML manager operations are logged to console
+// Look for messages starting with "[HtmlManager]" and "[HtmlRenderer]"
+```
+
+## Examples
+
+### Simple Game Panel
+
+```csharp
+var gamePanel = HtmlUIExample.CreateSampleHtmlPanel(parentControl);
+// Creates a complete game interface with stats, buttons, and styling
+```
+
+### Notification System
+
+```csharp
+var notification = HtmlUIExample.CreateNotificationPanel(
+ parentControl,
+ "Level up!",
+ "success"
+);
+// Creates a styled notification panel
+```
+
+### Dynamic Minimap
+
+```csharp
+var minimap = HtmlUIExample.CreateMinimapPanel(parentControl);
+// Creates an animated minimap with player position tracking
+```
+
+## Integration with Game Logic
+
+### Event Handling
+
+HTML panels can trigger game events through the parent Gwen control system:
+
+```csharp
+htmlPanel.OnHtmlLoaded += () => {
+ // HTML content finished loading
+};
+
+htmlPanel.OnHtmlLoadFailed += (error) => {
+ // Handle loading errors
+};
+```
+
+### Dynamic Content Updates
+
+Update HTML content dynamically based on game state:
+
+```csharp
+// Update player stats in HTML
+var newHtml = $@"
+
Health: {player.Health}
+
Mana: {player.Mana}
";
+
+htmlPanel.SetHtml(newHtml);
+```
+
+## Future Enhancements
+
+The HTML UI integration is designed to be extensible. Future enhancements may include:
+
+- **JavaScript Bridge**: Two-way communication between game and HTML
+- **Template System**: Reusable HTML templates for common UI patterns
+- **Animation Support**: Hardware-accelerated CSS animations
+- **WebGL Integration**: 3D content within HTML panels
+- **Responsive Design**: Automatic scaling for different screen sizes
+
+## Contributing
+
+When contributing to the HTML UI integration:
+
+1. Maintain compatibility with existing Gwen.NET architecture
+2. Follow the established patterns for resource management
+3. Add comprehensive tests for new functionality
+4. Update documentation for any API changes
+5. Consider performance implications of changes
+
+For questions or issues, please refer to the main Intersect Engine documentation or submit issues through the project's issue tracker.
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+
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+using NUnit.Framework;
+using Intersect.Client.Html;
+
+namespace Intersect.Tests.Client.Html
+{
+ [TestFixture]
+ public class HtmlManagerTests
+ {
+ [Test]
+ public void HtmlManager_ShouldInitialize()
+ {
+ // Test that HtmlManager can be initialized without throwing
+ Assert.DoesNotThrow(() => HtmlManager.Initialize());
+ Assert.That(HtmlManager.IsInitialized, Is.True);
+ }
+
+ [Test]
+ public void HtmlManager_ShouldTrackRendererCount()
+ {
+ // Initialize if not already done
+ if (!HtmlManager.IsInitialized)
+ HtmlManager.Initialize();
+
+ var initialCount = HtmlManager.RendererCount;
+
+ // For now, we can't test renderer creation without a real IGameRenderer
+ // but we can test that the count is properly tracked
+ Assert.That(HtmlManager.RendererCount, Is.EqualTo(initialCount));
+ }
+
+ [Test]
+ public void HtmlManager_ShouldCreateDefaultContent()
+ {
+ // Initialize and check that default HTML content is created
+ if (!HtmlManager.IsInitialized)
+ HtmlManager.Initialize();
+
+ // The manager should create a default index.html file
+ var contentPath = System.IO.Path.Combine(
+ System.AppDomain.CurrentDomain.BaseDirectory,
+ "Content",
+ "Html",
+ "index.html"
+ );
+
+ Assert.That(System.IO.File.Exists(contentPath), Is.True);
+
+ var content = System.IO.File.ReadAllText(contentPath);
+ Assert.That(content, Does.Contain("Intersect Engine HTML UI"));
+ }
+
+ [TearDown]
+ public void TearDown()
+ {
+ // Clean up after tests
+ HtmlManager.Shutdown();
+ }
+ }
+}
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