gum-forms-default-visuals

What problem does it solve?

Developers need a clear, concise guide to the code‑only visual classes that back Gum Forms controls, especially when customizing or debugging default visuals.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Two‑generation overview: Explains legacy V1 Default*Runtime visuals and modern V2+ *Visual classes, including the V3 variants.
• Construction pattern details: Describes the step‑by‑step initialization (child runtimes, state categories, styling pull, control attachment) for V2+ visuals.
• Initialization flow: Clarifies how GumService.Initialize() registers defaults and how project‑based defaults can override them.
• Styling centralization: Documents Styling.cs constants for colors, nine‑slice textures, icons, and text configurations.
• Naming conventions: Lists required child names (e.g., "TextInstance", "FocusIndicator") that Forms controls expect.
• Key file map: Provides a quick reference table of the most important source files related to default visuals.

Quick Start

Load the gum‑forms‑default‑visuals reference and ask how to build a custom visual for a new Forms control.