Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
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Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
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< li > < a href = "#Frame" > Frame< / a > < / li >
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< li > < a href = "#GridPointState" > GridPointState< / a > < / li >
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< li > < a href = "#Texture" > Texture< / a > < / li >
< li > < a href = "#Timer" > Timer< / a > < / li >
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Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Create a new empty scene.
Note:< / p >
< h4 > Arguments:< / h4 >
< ul >
< li > < span class = 'arg-name' > name< / span > : Unique name for the new scene< / li >
< / ul >
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< p > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > None< / p >
< p > < span class = 'raises' > Raises:< / span > ValueError: If a scene with this name already exists The scene is created but not made active. Use setScene() to switch to it.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h3 > < code class = "function-signature" > createSoundBuffer(filename: str) -> int< / code > < / h3 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Load a sound effect from a file and return its buffer ID.< / p >
< h4 > Arguments:< / h4 >
< ul >
< li > < span class = 'arg-name' > filename< / span > : Path to the sound file (WAV, OGG, FLAC)< / li >
< / ul >
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< p > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > int: Buffer ID for use with playSound()< / p >
< p > < span class = 'raises' > Raises:< / span > RuntimeError: If the file cannot be loaded< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h3 > < code class = "function-signature" > currentScene() -> str< / code > < / h3 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Get the name of the currently active scene.< / p >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > str: Name of the current scene< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h3 > < code class = "function-signature" > delTimer(name: str) -> None< / code > < / h3 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Stop and remove a timer.
Note:< / p >
< h4 > Arguments:< / h4 >
< ul >
< li > < span class = 'arg-name' > name< / span > : Timer identifier to remove< / li >
< / ul >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > None No error is raised if the timer doesn' t exist.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h3 > < code class = "function-signature" > exit() -> None< / code > < / h3 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Cleanly shut down the game engine and exit the application.
Note:< / p >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > None This immediately closes the window and terminates the program.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h3 > < code class = "function-signature" > find(name: str, scene: str = None) -> UIDrawable | None< / code > < / h3 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Find the first UI element with the specified name.
Note:< / p >
< h4 > Arguments:< / h4 >
< ul >
< li > < span class = 'arg-name' > name< / span > : Exact name to search for< / li >
< li > < span class = 'arg-name' > scene< / span > : Scene to search in (default: current scene)< / li >
< / ul >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, or Entity if found; None otherwise Searches scene UI elements and entities within grids.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h3 > < code class = "function-signature" > findAll(pattern: str, scene: str = None) -> list< / code > < / h3 >
< p > Find all UI elements matching a name pattern.
Note:< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< h4 > Arguments:< / h4 >
< ul >
< li > < span class = 'arg-name' > pattern< / span > : Name pattern with optional wildcards (* matches any characters)< / li >
< li > < span class = 'arg-name' > scene< / span > : Scene to search in (default: current scene)< / li >
< / ul >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > list: All matching UI elements and entities< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h3 > < code class = "function-signature" > getMetrics() -> dict< / code > < / h3 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Get current performance metrics.< / p >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > dict: Performance data with keys: frame_time (last frame duration in seconds), avg_frame_time (average frame time), fps (frames per second), draw_calls (number of draw calls), ui_elements (total UI element count), visible_elements (visible element count), current_frame (frame counter), runtime (total runtime in seconds)< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h3 > < code class = "function-signature" > getMusicVolume() -> int< / code > < / h3 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Get the current music volume level.< / p >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > int: Current volume (0-100)< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h3 > < code class = "function-signature" > getSoundVolume() -> int< / code > < / h3 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Get the current sound effects volume level.< / p >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > int: Current volume (0-100)< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h3 > < code class = "function-signature" > keypressScene(handler: callable) -> None< / code > < / h3 >
< p > Set the keyboard event handler for the current scene.
Note:< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< h4 > Arguments:< / h4 >
< ul >
< li > < span class = 'arg-name' > handler< / span > : Callable that receives (key_name: str, is_pressed: bool)< / li >
< / ul >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > None< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h3 > < code class = "function-signature" > loadMusic(filename: str) -> None< / code > < / h3 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Load and immediately play background music from a file.
Note:< / p >
< h4 > Arguments:< / h4 >
< ul >
< li > < span class = 'arg-name' > filename< / span > : Path to the music file (WAV, OGG, FLAC)< / li >
< / ul >
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Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h3 > < code class = "function-signature" > playSound(buffer_id: int) -> None< / code > < / h3 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Play a sound effect using a previously loaded buffer.< / p >
< h4 > Arguments:< / h4 >
< ul >
< li > < span class = 'arg-name' > buffer_id< / span > : Sound buffer ID returned by createSoundBuffer()< / li >
< / ul >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > None< / p >
< p > < span class = 'raises' > Raises:< / span > RuntimeError: If the buffer ID is invalid< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h3 > < code class = "function-signature" > sceneUI(scene: str = None) -> list< / code > < / h3 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Get all UI elements for a scene.< / p >
< h4 > Arguments:< / h4 >
< ul >
< li > < span class = 'arg-name' > scene< / span > : Scene name. If None, uses current scene< / li >
< / ul >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > list: All UI elements (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid) in the scene< / p >
< p > < span class = 'raises' > Raises:< / span > KeyError: If the specified scene doesn' t exist< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h3 > < code class = "function-signature" > setMusicVolume(volume: int) -> None< / code > < / h3 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Set the global music volume.< / p >
< h4 > Arguments:< / h4 >
< ul >
< li > < span class = 'arg-name' > volume< / span > : Volume level from 0 (silent) to 100 (full volume)< / li >
< / ul >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > None< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h3 > < code class = "function-signature" > setScale(multiplier: float) -> None< / code > < / h3 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Scale the game window size.
Note:< / p >
< h4 > Arguments:< / h4 >
< ul >
< li > < span class = 'arg-name' > multiplier< / span > : Scale factor (e.g., 2.0 for double size)< / li >
< / ul >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > None The internal resolution remains 1024x768, but the window is scaled. This is deprecated - use Window.resolution instead.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h3 > < code class = "function-signature" > setScene(scene: str, transition: str = None, duration: float = 0.0) -> None< / code > < / h3 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Switch to a different scene with optional transition effect.< / p >
< h4 > Arguments:< / h4 >
< ul >
< li > < span class = 'arg-name' > scene< / span > : Name of the scene to switch to< / li >
< li > < span class = 'arg-name' > transition< / span > : Transition type (' fade' , ' slide_left' , ' slide_right' , ' slide_up' , ' slide_down' )< / li >
< li > < span class = 'arg-name' > duration< / span > : Transition duration in seconds (default: 0.0 for instant)< / li >
< / ul >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > None< / p >
< p > < span class = 'raises' > Raises:< / span > KeyError: If the scene doesn' t exist ValueError: If the transition type is invalid< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h3 > < code class = "function-signature" > setSoundVolume(volume: int) -> None< / code > < / h3 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Set the global sound effects volume.< / p >
< h4 > Arguments:< / h4 >
< ul >
< li > < span class = 'arg-name' > volume< / span > : Volume level from 0 (silent) to 100 (full volume)< / li >
< / ul >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > None< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h3 > < code class = "function-signature" > setTimer(name: str, handler: callable, interval: int) -> None< / code > < / h3 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Create or update a recurring timer.
Note:< / p >
< h4 > Arguments:< / h4 >
< ul >
< li > < span class = 'arg-name' > name< / span > : Unique identifier for the timer< / li >
< li > < span class = 'arg-name' > handler< / span > : Function called with (runtime: float) parameter< / li >
< li > < span class = 'arg-name' > interval< / span > : Time between calls in milliseconds< / li >
< / ul >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > None If a timer with this name exists, it will be replaced. The handler receives the total runtime in seconds as its argument.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< h2 id = 'classes' > Classes< / h2 >
< div class = "method-section" >
< h3 id = "Animation" > < span class = "class-name" > Animation< / span > < / h3 >
< p > Animation object for animating UI properties< / p >
< h4 > Methods:< / h4 >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > complete() -> None< / code > < / h5 >
< p > Complete the animation immediately by jumping to the final value.
Note:< / p >
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > None Sets elapsed = duration and applies target value immediately. Completion callback will be called if set.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > get_current_value() -> Any< / code > < / h5 >
< p > Get the current interpolated value of the animation.
Note:< / p >
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > Any: Current value (type depends on property: float, int, Color tuple, Vector tuple, or str) Return type matches the target property type. For sprite_index returns int, for pos returns (x, y), for fill_color returns (r, g, b, a).< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > hasValidTarget() -> bool< / code > < / h5 >
< p > Check if the animation still has a valid target.
Note:< / p >
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > bool: True if the target still exists, False if it was destroyed Animations automatically clean up when targets are destroyed. Use this to check if manual cleanup is needed.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > start(target: UIDrawable) -> None< / code > < / h5 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Start the animation on a target UI element.
Note:< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > target< / span > : The UI element to animate (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, or Entity)< / div >
< / div >
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< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > None The animation will automatically stop if the target is destroyed. Call AnimationManager.update(delta_time) each frame to progress animations.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > update(delta_time: float) -> bool< / code > < / h5 >
< p > Update the animation by the given time delta.
Note:< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > delta_time< / span > : Time elapsed since last update in seconds< / div >
< / div >
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > bool: True if animation is still running, False if complete Typically called by AnimationManager automatically. Manual calls only needed for custom animation control.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
< h3 id = "Caption" > < span class = "class-name" > Caption< / span > < / h3 >
< p > < em > Inherits from: Drawable< / em > < / p >
< p > Caption(pos=None, font=None, text=' ' , **kwargs)
A text display UI element with customizable font and styling.
Args:
pos (tuple, optional): Position as (x, y) tuple. Default: (0, 0)
font (Font, optional): Font object for text rendering. Default: engine default font
text (str, optional): The text content to display. Default: ' '
Keyword Args:
fill_color (Color): Text fill color. Default: (255, 255, 255, 255)
outline_color (Color): Text outline color. Default: (0, 0, 0, 255)
outline (float): Text outline thickness. Default: 0
font_size (float): Font size in points. Default: 16
click (callable): Click event handler. Default: None
visible (bool): Visibility state. Default: True
opacity (float): Opacity (0.0-1.0). Default: 1.0
z_index (int): Rendering order. Default: 0
name (str): Element name for finding. Default: None
x (float): X position override. Default: 0
y (float): Y position override. Default: 0
Attributes:
text (str): The displayed text content
x, y (float): Position in pixels
pos (Vector): Position as a Vector object
font (Font): Font used for rendering
font_size (float): Font size in points
fill_color, outline_color (Color): Text appearance
outline (float): Outline thickness
click (callable): Click event handler
visible (bool): Visibility state
opacity (float): Opacity value
z_index (int): Rendering order
name (str): Element name
w, h (float): Read-only computed size based on text and font< / p >
< h4 > Methods:< / h4 >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
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< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > get_bounds() -> tuple< / code > < / h5 >
2025-10-30 12:37:04 -04:00
< p > Get the bounding rectangle of this drawable element.
Note:< / p >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > tuple: (x, y, width, height) representing the element' s bounds The bounds are in screen coordinates and account for current position and size.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > move(dx: float, dy: float) -> None< / code > < / h5 >
2025-10-30 12:37:04 -04:00
< p > Move the element by a relative offset.
Note:< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > dx< / span > : Horizontal offset in pixels< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > dy< / span > : Vertical offset in pixels< / div >
< / div >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > resize(width: float, height: float) -> None< / code > < / h5 >
2025-10-30 12:37:04 -04:00
< p > Resize the element to new dimensions.
Note:< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > width< / span > : New width in pixels< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > height< / span > : New height in pixels< / div >
< / div >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
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< h3 id = "Color" > < span class = "class-name" > Color< / span > < / h3 >
< p > SFML Color Object< / p >
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< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
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Note:< / p >
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Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
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< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > lerp(other: Color, t: float) -> Color< / code > < / h5 >
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< p > Linearly interpolate between this color and another.
Note:< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > other< / span > : The target Color to interpolate towards< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > t< / span > : Interpolation factor (0.0 = this color, 1.0 = other color). Automatically clamped to [0.0, 1.0]< / div >
< / div >
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< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > Color: New Color representing the interpolated value All components (r, g, b, a) are interpolated independently< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > to_hex() -> str< / code > < / h5 >
2025-10-30 16:59:40 -04:00
< p > Convert this Color to a hexadecimal string.
Note:< / p >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > str: Hex string in format ' #RRGGBB' or ' #RRGGBBAA' (if alpha < 255) Alpha component is only included if not fully opaque (< 255)< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
< h3 id = "Drawable" > < span class = "class-name" > Drawable< / span > < / h3 >
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< h4 > Methods:< / h4 >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
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Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
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commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > move(dx: float, dy: float) -> None< / code > < / h5 >
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< p > Move the element by a relative offset.
Note:< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > dx< / span > : Horizontal offset in pixels< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > dy< / span > : Vertical offset in pixels< / div >
< / div >
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Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > resize(width: float, height: float) -> None< / code > < / h5 >
2025-10-30 12:37:04 -04:00
< p > Resize the element to new dimensions.
Note:< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > width< / span > : New width in pixels< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > height< / span > : New height in pixels< / div >
< / div >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
< h3 id = "Entity" > < span class = "class-name" > Entity< / span > < / h3 >
< p > Entity(grid_pos=None, texture=None, sprite_index=0, **kwargs)
A game entity that exists on a grid with sprite rendering.
Args:
grid_pos (tuple, optional): Grid position as (x, y) tuple. Default: (0, 0)
texture (Texture, optional): Texture object for sprite. Default: default texture
sprite_index (int, optional): Index into texture atlas. Default: 0
Keyword Args:
grid (Grid): Grid to attach entity to. Default: None
visible (bool): Visibility state. Default: True
opacity (float): Opacity (0.0-1.0). Default: 1.0
name (str): Element name for finding. Default: None
x (float): X grid position override. Default: 0
y (float): Y grid position override. Default: 0
Attributes:
pos (tuple): Grid position as (x, y) tuple
x, y (float): Grid position coordinates
draw_pos (tuple): Pixel position for rendering
gridstate (GridPointState): Visibility state for grid points
sprite_index (int): Current sprite index
visible (bool): Visibility state
opacity (float): Opacity value
name (str): Element name< / p >
< h4 > Methods:< / h4 >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > at(...)< / code > < / h5 >
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > die(...)< / code > < / h5 >
< p > Remove this entity from its grid< / p >
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > get_bounds() -> tuple< / code > < / h5 >
2025-10-30 12:37:04 -04:00
< p > Get the bounding rectangle of this drawable element.
Note:< / p >
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< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > tuple: (x, y, width, height) representing the element' s bounds The bounds are in screen coordinates and account for current position and size.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > index(...)< / code > < / h5 >
< p > Return the index of this entity in its grid' s entity collection< / p >
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > move(dx: float, dy: float) -> None< / code > < / h5 >
2025-10-30 12:37:04 -04:00
< p > Move the element by a relative offset.
Note:< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > dx< / span > : Horizontal offset in pixels< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > dy< / span > : Vertical offset in pixels< / div >
< / div >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > path_to(x: int, y: int) -> bool< / code > < / h5 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Find and follow path to target position using A* pathfinding.< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > x< / span > : Target X coordinate< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > y< / span > : Target Y coordinate< / div >
< / div >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > True if a path was found and the entity started moving, False otherwise The entity will automatically move along the path over multiple frames. Call this again to change the target or repath.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > resize(width: float, height: float) -> None< / code > < / h5 >
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< p > Resize the element to new dimensions.
Note:< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > width< / span > : New width in pixels< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > height< / span > : New height in pixels< / div >
< / div >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > update_visibility() -> None< / code > < / h5 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Update entity' s visibility state based on current FOV.
Recomputes which cells are visible from the entity' s position and updates
the entity' s gridstate to track explored areas. This is called automatically
when the entity moves if it has a grid with perspective set.< / p >
< / div >
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
< h3 id = "EntityCollection" > < span class = "class-name" > EntityCollection< / span > < / h3 >
< p > Iterable, indexable collection of Entities< / p >
< h4 > Methods:< / h4 >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > append(...)< / code > < / h5 >
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > count(...)< / code > < / h5 >
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > extend(...)< / code > < / h5 >
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > index(...)< / code > < / h5 >
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > remove(...)< / code > < / h5 >
< / div >
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
< h3 id = "Font" > < span class = "class-name" > Font< / span > < / h3 >
< p > SFML Font Object< / p >
< h4 > Methods:< / h4 >
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
< h3 id = "Frame" > < span class = "class-name" > Frame< / span > < / h3 >
< p > < em > Inherits from: Drawable< / em > < / p >
< p > Frame(pos=None, size=None, **kwargs)
A rectangular frame UI element that can contain other drawable elements.
Args:
pos (tuple, optional): Position as (x, y) tuple. Default: (0, 0)
size (tuple, optional): Size as (width, height) tuple. Default: (0, 0)
Keyword Args:
fill_color (Color): Background fill color. Default: (0, 0, 0, 128)
outline_color (Color): Border outline color. Default: (255, 255, 255, 255)
outline (float): Border outline thickness. Default: 0
click (callable): Click event handler. Default: None
children (list): Initial list of child drawable elements. Default: None
visible (bool): Visibility state. Default: True
opacity (float): Opacity (0.0-1.0). Default: 1.0
z_index (int): Rendering order. Default: 0
name (str): Element name for finding. Default: None
x (float): X position override. Default: 0
y (float): Y position override. Default: 0
w (float): Width override. Default: 0
h (float): Height override. Default: 0
clip_children (bool): Whether to clip children to frame bounds. Default: False
Attributes:
x, y (float): Position in pixels
w, h (float): Size in pixels
pos (Vector): Position as a Vector object
fill_color, outline_color (Color): Visual appearance
outline (float): Border thickness
click (callable): Click event handler
children (list): Collection of child drawable elements
visible (bool): Visibility state
opacity (float): Opacity value
z_index (int): Rendering order
name (str): Element name
clip_children (bool): Whether to clip children to frame bounds< / p >
< h4 > Methods:< / h4 >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
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< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > get_bounds() -> tuple< / code > < / h5 >
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< p > Get the bounding rectangle of this drawable element.
Note:< / p >
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< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > tuple: (x, y, width, height) representing the element' s bounds The bounds are in screen coordinates and account for current position and size.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > move(dx: float, dy: float) -> None< / code > < / h5 >
2025-10-30 12:37:04 -04:00
< p > Move the element by a relative offset.
Note:< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > dx< / span > : Horizontal offset in pixels< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > dy< / span > : Vertical offset in pixels< / div >
< / div >
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Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > resize(width: float, height: float) -> None< / code > < / h5 >
2025-10-30 12:37:04 -04:00
< p > Resize the element to new dimensions.
Note:< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > width< / span > : New width in pixels< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > height< / span > : New height in pixels< / div >
< / div >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
< h3 id = "Grid" > < span class = "class-name" > Grid< / span > < / h3 >
< p > < em > Inherits from: Drawable< / em > < / p >
< p > Grid(pos=None, size=None, grid_size=None, texture=None, **kwargs)
A grid-based UI element for tile-based rendering and entity management.
Args:
pos (tuple, optional): Position as (x, y) tuple. Default: (0, 0)
size (tuple, optional): Size as (width, height) tuple. Default: auto-calculated from grid_size
grid_size (tuple, optional): Grid dimensions as (grid_x, grid_y) tuple. Default: (2, 2)
texture (Texture, optional): Texture containing tile sprites. Default: default texture
Keyword Args:
fill_color (Color): Background fill color. Default: None
click (callable): Click event handler. Default: None
center_x (float): X coordinate of center point. Default: 0
center_y (float): Y coordinate of center point. Default: 0
zoom (float): Zoom level for rendering. Default: 1.0
perspective (int): Entity perspective index (-1 for omniscient). Default: -1
visible (bool): Visibility state. Default: True
opacity (float): Opacity (0.0-1.0). Default: 1.0
z_index (int): Rendering order. Default: 0
name (str): Element name for finding. Default: None
x (float): X position override. Default: 0
y (float): Y position override. Default: 0
w (float): Width override. Default: auto-calculated
h (float): Height override. Default: auto-calculated
grid_x (int): Grid width override. Default: 2
grid_y (int): Grid height override. Default: 2
Attributes:
x, y (float): Position in pixels
w, h (float): Size in pixels
pos (Vector): Position as a Vector object
size (tuple): Size as (width, height) tuple
center (tuple): Center point as (x, y) tuple
center_x, center_y (float): Center point coordinates
zoom (float): Zoom level for rendering
grid_size (tuple): Grid dimensions (width, height) in tiles
grid_x, grid_y (int): Grid dimensions
texture (Texture): Tile texture atlas
fill_color (Color): Background color
entities (EntityCollection): Collection of entities in the grid
perspective (int): Entity perspective index
click (callable): Click event handler
visible (bool): Visibility state
opacity (float): Opacity value
z_index (int): Rendering order
name (str): Element name< / p >
< h4 > Methods:< / h4 >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > at(...)< / code > < / h5 >
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
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< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > compute_astar_path(x1: int, y1: int, x2: int, y2: int, diagonal_cost: float = 1.41) -> List[Tuple[int, int]]< / code > < / h5 >
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Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Compute A* path between two points.< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > x1< / span > : Starting X coordinate< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > y1< / span > : Starting Y coordinate< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > x2< / span > : Target X coordinate< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > y2< / span > : Target Y coordinate< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > diagonal_cost< / span > : Cost of diagonal movement (default: 1.41)< / div >
< / div >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > List of (x, y) tuples representing the path, empty list if no path exists Alternative A* implementation. Prefer find_path() for consistency.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > compute_dijkstra(root_x: int, root_y: int, diagonal_cost: float = 1.41) -> None< / code > < / h5 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Compute Dijkstra map from root position.< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > root_x< / span > : X coordinate of the root/target< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > root_y< / span > : Y coordinate of the root/target< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > diagonal_cost< / span > : Cost of diagonal movement (default: 1.41)< / div >
< / div >
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > compute_fov(x: int, y: int, radius: int = 0, light_walls: bool = True, algorithm: int = FOV_BASIC) -> List[Tuple[int, int, bool, bool]]< / code > < / h5 >
2025-10-30 11:48:09 -04:00
< p > Compute field of view from a position and return visible cells.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > x< / span > : X coordinate of the viewer< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > y< / span > : Y coordinate of the viewer< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > radius< / span > : Maximum view distance (0 = unlimited)< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > light_walls< / span > : Whether walls are lit when visible< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > algorithm< / span > : FOV algorithm to use (FOV_BASIC, FOV_DIAMOND, FOV_SHADOW, FOV_PERMISSIVE_0-8)< / div >
< / div >
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< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > List of tuples (x, y, visible, discovered) for all visible cells: - x, y: Grid coordinates - visible: True (all returned cells are visible) - discovered: True (FOV implies discovery) Also updates the internal FOV state for use with is_in_fov().< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > find_path(x1: int, y1: int, x2: int, y2: int, diagonal_cost: float = 1.41) -> List[Tuple[int, int]]< / code > < / h5 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Find A* path between two points.< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > x1< / span > : Starting X coordinate< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > y1< / span > : Starting Y coordinate< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > x2< / span > : Target X coordinate< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > y2< / span > : Target Y coordinate< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > diagonal_cost< / span > : Cost of diagonal movement (default: 1.41)< / div >
< / div >
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Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > get_bounds() -> tuple< / code > < / h5 >
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< p > Get the bounding rectangle of this drawable element.
Note:< / p >
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< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > tuple: (x, y, width, height) representing the element' s bounds The bounds are in screen coordinates and account for current position and size.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
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commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
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commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Get distance from Dijkstra root to position.< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > x< / span > : X coordinate to query< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > y< / span > : Y coordinate to query< / div >
< / div >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > Distance as float, or None if position is unreachable or invalid Must call compute_dijkstra() first.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > get_dijkstra_path(x: int, y: int) -> List[Tuple[int, int]]< / code > < / h5 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Get path from position to Dijkstra root.< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > x< / span > : Starting X coordinate< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > y< / span > : Starting Y coordinate< / div >
< / div >
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< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > List of (x, y) tuples representing path to root, empty if unreachable Must call compute_dijkstra() first. Path includes start but not root position.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > is_in_fov(x: int, y: int) -> bool< / code > < / h5 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Check if a cell is in the field of view.< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > x< / span > : X coordinate to check< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > y< / span > : Y coordinate to check< / div >
< / div >
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< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > True if the cell is visible, False otherwise Must call compute_fov() first to calculate visibility.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > move(dx: float, dy: float) -> None< / code > < / h5 >
2025-10-30 12:37:04 -04:00
< p > Move the element by a relative offset.
Note:< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > dx< / span > : Horizontal offset in pixels< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > dy< / span > : Vertical offset in pixels< / div >
< / div >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > resize(width: float, height: float) -> None< / code > < / h5 >
2025-10-30 12:37:04 -04:00
< p > Resize the element to new dimensions.
Note:< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > width< / span > : New width in pixels< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > height< / span > : New height in pixels< / div >
< / div >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
< h3 id = "GridPoint" > < span class = "class-name" > GridPoint< / span > < / h3 >
< p > UIGridPoint object< / p >
< h4 > Methods:< / h4 >
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
< h3 id = "GridPointState" > < span class = "class-name" > GridPointState< / span > < / h3 >
< p > UIGridPointState object< / p >
< h4 > Methods:< / h4 >
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
< h3 id = "Scene" > < span class = "class-name" > Scene< / span > < / h3 >
< p > Base class for object-oriented scenes< / p >
< h4 > Methods:< / h4 >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > activate() -> None< / code > < / h5 >
< p > Make this the active scene.
Note:< / p >
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > None Deactivates the current scene and activates this one. Scene transitions and lifecycle callbacks are triggered.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > get_ui() -> UICollection< / code > < / h5 >
< p > Get the UI element collection for this scene.
Note:< / p >
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > UICollection: Collection of UI elements (Frames, Captions, Sprites, Grids) in this scene Use to add, remove, or iterate over UI elements. Changes are reflected immediately.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > register_keyboard(callback: callable) -> None< / code > < / h5 >
< p > Register a keyboard event handler function.
Note:< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > callback< / span > : Function that receives (key: str, pressed: bool) when keyboard events occur< / div >
< / div >
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > None Alternative to overriding on_keypress() method. Handler is called for both key press and release events.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
< h3 id = "Sprite" > < span class = "class-name" > Sprite< / span > < / h3 >
< p > < em > Inherits from: Drawable< / em > < / p >
< p > Sprite(pos=None, texture=None, sprite_index=0, **kwargs)
A sprite UI element that displays a texture or portion of a texture atlas.
Args:
pos (tuple, optional): Position as (x, y) tuple. Default: (0, 0)
texture (Texture, optional): Texture object to display. Default: default texture
sprite_index (int, optional): Index into texture atlas. Default: 0
Keyword Args:
scale (float): Uniform scale factor. Default: 1.0
scale_x (float): Horizontal scale factor. Default: 1.0
scale_y (float): Vertical scale factor. Default: 1.0
click (callable): Click event handler. Default: None
visible (bool): Visibility state. Default: True
opacity (float): Opacity (0.0-1.0). Default: 1.0
z_index (int): Rendering order. Default: 0
name (str): Element name for finding. Default: None
x (float): X position override. Default: 0
y (float): Y position override. Default: 0
Attributes:
x, y (float): Position in pixels
pos (Vector): Position as a Vector object
texture (Texture): The texture being displayed
sprite_index (int): Current sprite index in texture atlas
scale (float): Uniform scale factor
scale_x, scale_y (float): Individual scale factors
click (callable): Click event handler
visible (bool): Visibility state
opacity (float): Opacity value
z_index (int): Rendering order
name (str): Element name
w, h (float): Read-only computed size based on texture and scale< / p >
< h4 > Methods:< / h4 >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
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< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > get_bounds() -> tuple< / code > < / h5 >
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< p > Get the bounding rectangle of this drawable element.
Note:< / p >
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commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
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< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > move(dx: float, dy: float) -> None< / code > < / h5 >
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< p > Move the element by a relative offset.
Note:< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > dx< / span > : Horizontal offset in pixels< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > dy< / span > : Vertical offset in pixels< / div >
< / div >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > resize(width: float, height: float) -> None< / code > < / h5 >
2025-10-30 12:37:04 -04:00
< p > Resize the element to new dimensions.
Note:< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > width< / span > : New width in pixels< / div >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > height< / span > : New height in pixels< / div >
< / div >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
< h3 id = "Texture" > < span class = "class-name" > Texture< / span > < / h3 >
< p > SFML Texture Object< / p >
< h4 > Methods:< / h4 >
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
< h3 id = "Timer" > < span class = "class-name" > Timer< / span > < / h3 >
< p > Timer(name, callback, interval, once=False)
Create a timer that calls a function at regular intervals.
Args:
name (str): Unique identifier for the timer
callback (callable): Function to call - receives (timer, runtime) args
interval (int): Time between calls in milliseconds
once (bool): If True, timer stops after first call. Default: False
Attributes:
interval (int): Time between calls in milliseconds
remaining (int): Time until next call in milliseconds (read-only)
paused (bool): Whether timer is paused (read-only)
active (bool): Whether timer is active and not paused (read-only)
callback (callable): The callback function
once (bool): Whether timer stops after firing once
Methods:
pause(): Pause the timer, preserving time remaining
resume(): Resume a paused timer
cancel(): Stop and remove the timer
restart(): Reset timer to start from beginning
Example:
def on_timer(timer, runtime):
print(f' Timer {timer} fired at {runtime}ms' )
if runtime > 5000:
timer.cancel()
timer = mcrfpy.Timer(' my_timer' , on_timer, 1000)
timer.pause() # Pause timer
timer.resume() # Resume timer
timer.once = True # Make it one-shot< / p >
< h4 > Methods:< / h4 >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > cancel() -> None< / code > < / h5 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Cancel the timer and remove it from the timer system.
2025-10-30 16:59:40 -04:00
Note:< / p >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > None The timer will no longer fire and cannot be restarted. The callback will not be called again.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > pause() -> None< / code > < / h5 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Pause the timer, preserving the time remaining until next trigger.
2025-10-30 16:59:40 -04:00
Note:< / p >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > None The timer can be resumed later with resume(). Time spent paused does not count toward the interval.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > restart() -> None< / code > < / h5 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Restart the timer from the beginning.
2025-10-30 16:59:40 -04:00
Note:< / p >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > None Resets the timer to fire after a full interval from now, regardless of remaining time.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > resume() -> None< / code > < / h5 >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< p > Resume a paused timer from where it left off.
2025-10-30 16:59:40 -04:00
Note:< / p >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > None Has no effect if the timer is not paused. Timer will fire after the remaining time elapses.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
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< h3 id = "UICollection" > < span class = "class-name" > UICollection< / span > < / h3 >
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< p > Iterator for a collection of UI objects< / p >
< h4 > Methods:< / h4 >
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
< h3 id = "UIEntityCollectionIter" > < span class = "class-name" > UIEntityCollectionIter< / span > < / h3 >
< p > Iterator for a collection of UI objects< / p >
< h4 > Methods:< / h4 >
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
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< p > SFML Vector Object< / p >
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Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > copy() -> Vector< / code > < / h5 >
2025-10-30 11:48:09 -04:00
< p > Create a copy of this vector.< / p >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > Vector: New Vector object with same x and y values< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
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Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
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< p > Calculate the dot product with another vector.< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > other< / span > : The other vector< / div >
< / div >
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< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > float: Dot product of the two vectors< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > magnitude() -> float< / code > < / h5 >
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< p > Calculate the length/magnitude of this vector.< / p >
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< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > float: The magnitude of the vector< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
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< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > magnitude_squared() -> float< / code > < / h5 >
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Note:< / p >
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Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > normalize() -> Vector< / code > < / h5 >
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< p > Return a unit vector in the same direction.
Note:< / p >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > Vector: New normalized vector with magnitude 1.0 For zero vectors (magnitude 0.0), returns a zero vector rather than raising an exception< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< / div >
< div class = "method-section" >
< h3 id = "Window" > < span class = "class-name" > Window< / span > < / h3 >
< p > Window singleton for accessing and modifying the game window properties< / p >
< h4 > Methods:< / h4 >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
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< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > center() -> None< / code > < / h5 >
< p > Center the window on the screen.
Note:< / p >
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > None Only works in windowed mode. Has no effect when fullscreen or in headless mode.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > get() -> Window< / code > < / h5 >
< p > Get the Window singleton instance.
Note:< / p >
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > Window: The global window object This is a class method. Call as Window.get(). There is only one window instance per application.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< div style = "margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;" >
2025-10-30 21:20:50 -04:00
< h5 > < code class = "method-name" > screenshot(filename: str = None) -> bytes | None< / code > < / h5 >
< p > Take a screenshot of the current window contents.
Note:< / p >
< div style = 'margin-left: 20px;' >
< div > < span class = 'arg-name' > filename< / span > : Optional path to save screenshot. If omitted, returns raw RGBA bytes.< / div >
< / div >
< p style = 'margin-left: 20px;' > < span class = 'returns' > Returns:< / span > bytes | None: Raw RGBA pixel data if no filename given, otherwise None after saving Screenshot is taken at the actual window resolution. Use after render loop update for current frame.< / p >
Squashed commit of the following: [alpha_presentable]
Author: John McCardle <mccardle.john@gmail.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
commit dc47f2474c7b2642d368f9772894aed857527807
the UIEntity rant
commit 673ca8e1b089ea670257fc04ae1a676ed95a40ed
I forget when these tests were written, but I want them in the squash merge
commit 70c71565c684fa96e222179271ecb13a156d80ad
Fix UI object segfault by switching from managed to manual weakref management
The UI types (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) were using
Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF while also trying to manually create weakrefs
for the PythonObjectCache. This is fundamentally incompatible - when
Python manages weakrefs internally, PyWeakref_NewRef() cannot access the
weakref list properly, causing segfaults.
Changed all UI types to use manual weakref management (like PyTimer):
- Restored weakreflist field in all UI type structures
- Removed Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF from all UI type flags
- Added tp_weaklistoffset for all UI types in module initialization
- Initialize weakreflist=NULL in tp_new and init methods
- Call PyObject_ClearWeakRefs() in dealloc functions
This allows the PythonObjectCache to continue working correctly,
maintaining Python object identity for C++ objects across the boundary.
Fixes segfault when creating UI objects (e.g., Caption, Grid) that was
preventing tutorial scripts from running.
This is the bulk of the required behavior for Issue #126.
that issure isn't ready for closure yet; several other sub-issues left.
closes #110
mention issue #109 - resolves some __init__ related nuisances
commit 3dce3ec539ae99e32d869007bf3f49d03e4e2f89
Refactor timer system for cleaner architecture and enhanced functionality
Major improvements to the timer system:
- Unified all timer logic in the Timer class (C++)
- Removed PyTimerCallable subclass, now using PyCallable directly
- Timer objects are now passed to callbacks as first argument
- Added 'once' parameter for one-shot timers that auto-stop
- Implemented proper PythonObjectCache integration with weakref support
API enhancements:
- New callback signature: callback(timer, runtime) instead of just (runtime)
- Timer objects expose: name, interval, remaining, paused, active, once properties
- Methods: pause(), resume(), cancel(), restart()
- Comprehensive documentation with examples
- Enhanced repr showing timer state (active/paused/once/remaining time)
This cleanup follows the UIEntity/PyUIEntity pattern and makes the timer
system more Pythonic while maintaining backward compatibility through
the legacy setTimer/delTimer API.
closes #121
commit 145834cfc31b8dabc4cb3591b9cb4ed99fc8b964
Implement Python object cache to preserve derived types in collections
Add a global cache system that maintains weak references to Python objects,
ensuring that derived Python classes maintain their identity when stored in
and retrieved from C++ collections.
Key changes:
- Add PythonObjectCache singleton with serial number system
- Each cacheable object (UIDrawable, UIEntity, Timer, Animation) gets unique ID
- Cache stores weak references to prevent circular reference memory leaks
- Update all UI type definitions to support weak references (Py_TPFLAGS_MANAGED_WEAKREF)
- Enable subclassing for all UI types (Py_TPFLAGS_BASETYPE)
- Collections check cache before creating new Python wrappers
- Register objects in cache during __init__ methods
- Clean up cache entries in C++ destructors
This ensures that Python code like:
```python
class MyFrame(mcrfpy.Frame):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.custom_data = "preserved"
frame = MyFrame()
scene.ui.append(frame)
retrieved = scene.ui[0] # Same MyFrame instance with custom_data intact
```
Works correctly, with retrieved maintaining the derived type and custom attributes.
Closes #112
commit c5e7e8e29835a69f4c50f3c99fd3123012635a9a
Update test demos for new Python API and entity system
- Update all text input demos to use new Entity constructor signature
- Fix pathfinding showcase to work with new entity position handling
- Remove entity_waypoints tracking in favor of simplified movement
- Delete obsolete exhaustive_api_demo.py (superseded by newer demos)
- Adjust entity creation calls to match Entity((x, y), texture, sprite_index) pattern
commit 6d29652ae7418745dc24066532454167d447df89
Update animation demo suite with crash fixes and improvements
- Add warnings about AnimationManager segfault bug in sizzle_reel_final.py
- Create sizzle_reel_final_fixed.py that works around the crash by hiding objects instead of removing them
- Increase font sizes for better visibility in demos
- Extend demo durations for better showcase of animations
- Remove debug prints from animation_sizzle_reel_working.py
- Minor cleanup and improvements to all animation demos
commit a010e5fa968feaba620dcf2eda44fb9514512151
Update game scripts for new Python API
- Convert entity position access from tuple to x/y properties
- Update caption size property to font_size
- Fix grid boundary checks to use grid_size instead of exceptions
- Clean up demo timer on menu exit to prevent callbacks
These changes adapt the game scripts to work with the new standardized
Python API constructors and property names.
commit 9c8d6c459109be883cb8070b8ef83c60bfc1a970
Fix click event z-order handling in PyScene
Changed click detection to properly respect z-index by:
- Sorting ui_elements in-place when needed (same as render order)
- Using reverse iterators to check highest z-index elements first
- This ensures top-most elements receive clicks before lower ones
commit dcd1b0ca33d46639023221f4d7d52000b947dbdf
Add roguelike tutorial implementation files
Implement Parts 0-2 of the classic roguelike tutorial adapted for McRogueFace:
- Part 0: Basic grid setup and tile rendering
- Part 1: Drawing '@' symbol and basic movement
- Part 1b: Variant with sprite-based player
- Part 2: Entity system and NPC implementation with three movement variants:
- part_2.py: Standard implementation
- part_2-naive.py: Naive movement approach
- part_2-onemovequeued.py: Queued movement system
Includes tutorial assets:
- tutorial2.png: Tileset for dungeon tiles
- tutorial_hero.png: Player sprite sheet
commit 6813fb5129738cca2d79c80304834523561ba7fb
Standardize Python API constructors and remove PyArgHelpers
- Remove PyArgHelpers.h and all macro-based argument parsing
- Convert all UI class constructors to use PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords
- Standardize constructor signatures across UICaption, UIEntity, UIFrame, UIGrid, and UISprite
- Replace PYARGHELPER_SINGLE/MULTI macros with explicit argument parsing
- Improve error messages and argument validation
- Maintain backward compatibility with existing Python code
This change improves code maintainability and consistency across the Python API.
commit 6f67fbb51efaf70e52fba8c939298dcdff50450a
Fix animation callback crashes from iterator invalidation (#119)
Resolved segfaults caused by creating new animations from within
animation callbacks. The issue was iterator invalidation in
AnimationManager::update() when callbacks modified the active
animations vector.
Changes:
- Add deferred animation queue to AnimationManager
- New animations created during update are queued and added after
- Set isUpdating flag to track when in update loop
- Properly handle Animation destructor during callback execution
- Add clearCallback() method for safe cleanup scenarios
This fixes the "free(): invalid pointer" and "malloc(): unaligned
fastbin chunk detected" errors that occurred with rapid animation
creation in callbacks.
commit eb88c7b3aab3da519db7569106c34f3510b6e963
Add animation completion callbacks (#119)
Implement callbacks that fire when animations complete, enabling direct
causality between animation end and game state changes. This eliminates
race conditions from parallel timer workarounds.
- Add optional callback parameter to Animation constructor
- Callbacks execute synchronously when animation completes
- Proper Python reference counting with GIL safety
- Callbacks receive (anim, target) parameters (currently None)
- Exception handling prevents crashes from Python errors
Example usage:
```python
def on_complete(anim, target):
player_moving = False
anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", 300.0, 1.0, "easeOut", callback=on_complete)
anim.start(player)
```
closes #119
commit 9fb428dd0176a4d7cfad09deb7509d8aa5562868
Update ROADMAP with GitHub issue numbers (#111-#125)
Added issue numbers from GitHub tracker to roadmap items:
- #111: Grid Click Events Broken in Headless
- #112: Object Splitting Bug (Python type preservation)
- #113: Batch Operations for Grid
- #114: CellView API
- #115: SpatialHash Implementation
- #116: Dirty Flag System
- #117: Memory Pool for Entities
- #118: Scene as Drawable
- #119: Animation Completion Callbacks
- #120: Animation Property Locking
- #121: Timer Object System
- #122: Parent-Child UI System
- #123: Grid Subgrid System
- #124: Grid Point Animation
- #125: GitHub Issues Automation
Also updated existing references:
- #101/#110: Constructor standardization
- #109: Vector class indexing
Note: Tutorial-specific items and Python-implementable features
(input queue, collision reservation) are not tracked as engine issues.
commit 062e4dadc42833bf5a3559e5d7c4ceb4abb7e9c0
Fix animation segfaults with RAII weak_ptr implementation
Resolved two critical segmentation faults in AnimationManager:
1. Race condition when creating multiple animations in timer callbacks
2. Exit crash when animations outlive their target objects
Changes:
- Replace raw pointers with std::weak_ptr for automatic target invalidation
- Add Animation::complete() to jump animations to final value
- Add Animation::hasValidTarget() to check if target still exists
- Update AnimationManager to auto-remove invalid animations
- Add AnimationManager::clear() call to GameEngine::cleanup()
- Update Python bindings to pass shared_ptr instead of raw pointers
This ensures animations can never reference destroyed objects, following
proper RAII principles. Tested with sizzle_reel_final.py and stress
tests creating/destroying hundreds of animated objects.
commit 98fc49a978ec792ee6096f40fd4e19841b8ec6a3
Directory structure cleanup and organization overhaul
2025-07-15 21:30:49 -04:00
< / div >
< / div >
< h2 id = 'constants' > Constants< / h2 >
< ul >
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