Question 1

How to integrate zui into an existing Kha project?

Accepted Answer

Clone the zui repository into your Kha project's Libraries folder, add 'project.addLibrary('zui');' in khafile.js, and initialize Zui in render functions as shown in the README's code snippets, ensuring proper input handling and rendering loops.

Question 2

Can zui be used for web applications?

Accepted Answer

Yes, since Kha targets web via WebGL, zui can run in browsers, but it's designed for lightweight tools and debug interfaces rather than full-featured web apps, with potential performance considerations for complex UIs.

Question 3

zui vs imgui: which is better for game development tools?

Accepted Answer

zui is inspired by imgui but is tailored for the Haxe/Kha ecosystem, making it ideal for cross-platform tools in that environment, whereas imgui is more established in C++ projects with broader community support and features.

Question 4

How to customize themes in zui?

Accepted Answer

Define a custom theme using the TTheme typedef and set it in ZuiOptions when creating a Zui instance, referencing examples in the Themes class, as outlined in the Theming section of the README.

Question 5

What are the performance trade-offs of immediate mode UI?

Accepted Answer

Immediate mode redraws UI every frame, which is efficient for dynamic, real-time applications but can lead to overhead in static or complex scenes, making it best suited for tools where frequent updates are expected.

Question 6

Does zui support mobile touch input?

Accepted Answer

Yes, through Kha's input system, and you can manually handle input by setting autoNotifyInput to false and using methods like onMouseDown for custom integration, as described in the Custom integration section.

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