Functionalities

At the core of Netherlands3D, various functionalities serve as building blocks. Each functionality represents a distinct element or feature of the platform, designed to perform specific tasks. These functionalities are modular, meaning they can be enabled or disabled individually based on user requirements or the needs of a particular project.

This ability to toggle functionalities on and off ensures that you have control over the features you want to deploy in your project.

How does it work

In Unity's context for the Netherlands3D platform, each functionality is encapsulated in a ScriptableObject. Exploring further, you'll discover that each ScriptableObject is highly configurable, granting you the ability to tailor it to satisfy specific demands.

Key Components

ScriptableObjects

The ScriptableObjects for the functionalities can be located in the Scriptables/Functionalities folder. Each ScriptableObject represents a distinct functionality in the application, and can be configured to define its behavior and properties within the application.

Functionality System

The code powering the functionality system is hosted within the embedded package named eu.netherlands3d.eu.twin-functionalities. Digging into this package reveals the design and implementation of the system that manages and orchestrates the functionalities.

The Functionality Script

At the core, the Functionality script exists as a foundational unit for the ScriptableObject. Here is where you define key attributes such as its title, description, ID, and any additional configuration. This script performs the following roles:

1. Title and Description: The title and description fields of the ScriptableObject are primarily designed for your reference in the settings screen of the application.

2. Functionality ID: The ID (or code) is used to refer to the functionality from the configuration file. This ID attribute is instrumental in organizing and managing configurations of functionalities within the system robustly.

3. Enabled State: The enabled state of the functionality indicates whether it's active or inactive. The system can query this status to determine the functionality's availability and act accordingly in any part of the application.

4. Additional Configuration: The ScriptableObject also includes an additional configuration section where you can define supplementary settings and properties that control its behavior within your application.