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GDExtension¶
Inherits: Resource < RefCounted < Object
A native library for GDExtension.
Description¶
The GDExtension resource type represents a shared library which can expand the functionality of the engine. The GDExtensionManager singleton is responsible for loading, reloading, and unloading GDExtension resources.
Note: GDExtension itself is not a scripting language and has no relation to GDScript resources.
Tutorials¶
Methods¶
is_library_open() const |
Enumerations¶
enum InitializationLevel: 🔗
InitializationLevel INITIALIZATION_LEVEL_CORE = 0
The library is initialized at the same time as the core features of the engine.
InitializationLevel INITIALIZATION_LEVEL_SERVERS = 1
The library is initialized at the same time as the engine's servers (such as RenderingServer or PhysicsServer3D).
InitializationLevel INITIALIZATION_LEVEL_SCENE = 2
The library is initialized at the same time as the engine's scene-related classes.
InitializationLevel INITIALIZATION_LEVEL_EDITOR = 3
The library is initialized at the same time as the engine's editor classes. Only happens when loading the GDExtension in the editor.
Method Descriptions¶
InitializationLevel get_minimum_library_initialization_level() const 🔗
Returns the lowest level required for this extension to be properly initialized (see the InitializationLevel enum).
bool is_library_open() const 🔗
Returns true if this extension's library has been opened.