Replaces ErrorStatus with Error across all systems for consistency.
Renames ResourceBarrierData fields to camelCase.
Adds BindlessAccess enum and updates GetBindlessIndex API.
Updates method signatures, result types, and error checks.
Modernizes HLSL mesh shader syntax and fixes naming.
Improves code style and updates comments for clarity.
Introduces a full-featured render graph system with pass culling, resource aliasing, and automatic barrier generation. Refactors resource and barrier APIs, improves error handling, and unifies result types. Renderer and render passes now use the new graph-based workflow. Updates shader includes, adds a blit shader, and improves HLSL parsing. Removes dynamic descriptor heaps in favor of persistent ones. Project file now includes the render graph module. Lays the foundation for advanced rendering features and improved memory efficiency.
- Major optimization of Ghost.RenderGraph.Concept: pooled resources, zero-allocation hot paths, explicit queue types, and batch barrier APIs.
- Migrated Ghost.DSL shader compiler to ANTLR4-based parser; removed hand-written parser, added grammar files and semantic model conversion.
- Added CollectionPool/ListPool for pooled list management.
- Updated documentation for new architecture and performance.
- Removed Ghost.Shader.Concept (material/material system) from repo and solution.
- README.md replaced with a brief project statement.
Major refactor of shader compiler and related systems:
- Switch ShaderDescriptor/PassDescriptor to arrays; remove IPassDescriptor
- Rewrite keywords block parser/semantic analysis for flexible syntax
- Change property initializers to brace syntax `{ ... }`
- Simplify TokenStream API (remove ref index params)
- Make GetBindlessIndex return uint (~0u for not found)
- Update shader compilation and variant logic for new descriptors
- Update test shader syntax to match new property/keyword formats
- Add AGENTS.md agent development guide
- Add Antlr4 dependency to Ghost.DSL
- Miscellaneous code style and error handling improvements
Major architectural update to graphics/material/shader system:
- Introduced strongly-typed key structs (Key64/Key128) for passes, variants, and pipelines; removed legacy key types.
- Implemented robust hashing and key generation utilities for efficient variant and pipeline lookup/caching.
- Shader compiler now compiles/caches all keyword variants using new key system; includes handled as lists.
- Switched to push constant root signature for per-draw data; updated HLSL and C# codegen accordingly.
- Refactored Material, Shader, and Pass data structures for cache efficiency and variant support.
- Pipeline library and PSO management now use 128-bit keys and variant-specific caching.
- Replaced WorldNode with SceneNode in editor/scene graph; introduced ComponentManager for archetype/query management.
- Migrated math utilities to Misaki.HighPerformance.Mathematics; updated editor controls.
- Updated all HLSL and codegen for new buffer/push constant layouts and macros.
- Misc: project reference cleanup, D3D12 Work Graph support, doc updates, and code modernization.
Introduces a new Ghost.Shader.Concept project implementing a modern, data-oriented material and shader system with:
- Global/local keyword bitsets (fast O(1) ops, 64 bytes)
- Multi-pass shader program and per-pass render state overrides
- Thread-safe, 16-byte aligned material property blocks
- Material pooling to reduce GC pressure
- Batch renderer for efficient PSO grouping and async variant warmup
- Full demo (Program.cs) and extensive documentation (ARCHITECTURE.md, README.md, PROJECT_SUMMARY.md)
- Minor integration: new enums, doc updates, and keyword handling in existing code
No breaking changes to the existing engine; all new code is isolated. This serves as a reference implementation for high-performance, extensible material/shader architectures.
- Replace old pipeline enums/structs with new strongly-typed PipelineState and enums (ZTest, ZWrite, Cull, Blend, ColorWriteMask)
- Redesign pipeline keying: introduce 128-bit GraphicsPipelineKey, MaterialPipelineKey, and PassPipelineKey for robust PSO caching
- Replace IRenderTargetStrategy with IRenderOutput; add SwapChainRenderOutput and TextureRenderOutput
- Update renderer and window code to use new render output abstraction and handle viewport/scissor updates
- Make ShaderPass a readonly struct and Shader a struct; use ID-based pass lookup for efficiency
- Materials now support per-pass pipeline overrides with new keying
- Add defensive checks in D3D12CommandBuffer; update D3D12PipelineLibrary for new keying/state
- Move test shader to test.gsdef and update for new pipeline state syntax
- Remove obsolete files/interfaces and perform general code cleanups
- Update all usages and parsing logic for new pipeline state system
Major refactor of graphics infrastructure:
- Introduce ICommandAllocator and D3D12CommandAllocator for explicit command buffer management.
- Change ICommandBuffer.Begin to require an allocator.
- Add IRenderTargetStrategy abstraction with swap chain and texture implementations.
- Update IRenderer to use RenderTargetStrategy instead of direct handle.
- Add DPI scaling support to swap chains (ScaleX/ScaleY, SetScale).
- RenderSystem now supports thread-safe swap chain resize requests.
- Remove persistent copy command buffer; use per-frame allocators.
- Make Logger public/static and clean up API visibility.
- Update .editorconfig and debug layer enablement.
These changes improve modularity, DPI-awareness, and future extensibility.
Updated multiple components to improve encapsulation, maintainability, and performance. Key changes include:
- Upgraded package dependencies in project files.
- Refactored `Mesh` and `RenderingContext` to use properties and added support for per-object constant buffers.
- Improved resource management in `D3D12CommandBuffer`, `D3D12CommandQueue`, and `D3D12ResourceAllocator` with better encapsulation and disposal handling.
- Added validation for constant buffer sizes in `D3D12PipelineLibrary`.
- Simplified `MeshBuilder` methods to accept allocators and removed hardcoded values.
- Enhanced debugging with `GPUResourceLeakException` and resource tracking updates.
- Updated shaders and rendering logic for testing, including hardcoded triangle rendering.
- Removed redundant base classes and interfaces for cleaner code structure.
- Updated dependencies, including `Misaki.HighPerformance` and `TerraFX.Interop`.
- Refactored `Result` struct for better error handling and chaining.
- Removed `Ptr<T>` struct as it was no longer necessary.
- Enhanced `Win32Utility` with `Attach` and `Dispose` methods.
- Improved `ProjectService` and `AppStateMachine` with `Result` integration.
- Refactored `IShaderCompiler` to support SPIR-V cross-compilation and pass-level compilation.
- Standardized Direct3D12 resource management with `UniquePtr` and added `D3D12Object` base class.
- Improved shader reflection validation and pipeline creation in `D3D12PipelineLibrary`.
- Updated `SDLCompiler` for better error handling during shader generation.
- Enhanced logging, debugging, and code readability across the codebase.
- Performed general code cleanup, including unused namespace removal and naming consistency.
Added a new `Ref<T>` struct for reference semantics.
Added the `RenderGraph` system for managing rendering passes.
Added the `RenderTexture` class for encapsulating GPU resources.
Added `GraphicsBuffer` class for effective GPU resource management.
Changed `CommandList` methods from public to internal for visibility control.
Changed `IRenderPass` interface from internal to public for accessibility.
Changed `GetData<T>()` in `ComponentObject.cs` to return `CompRef<T>`.
Changed `GetComponent<T>()` in `EntityManager.cs` to return `CompRef<T>`.
Changed `GetSingleton<T>()` in `World.cs` to use `CompRef<T>`.
Changed `IQueryTypeParameter` to use `CompRef<T>` for consistency.
Changed `QueryItem<T0>` and related structs to use `CompRef<T>`.
Changed `Material` class to support bindless textures.
Changed `Shader` class to support bindless rendering.
Changed `Mesh` class to support bindless vertex and index buffer access.
Updated documentation to reflect the new bindless rendering architecture.
Added DescriptorAllocator.cs to manage descriptor allocations for Direct3D 12.
Added Texture2D.cs to handle 2D textures and GPU resource creation.
Added DescriptorAllocatorExample.cs to demonstrate the new descriptor allocator interface.
Changed project files to reference Misaki.HighPerformance.LowLevel instead of Misaki.HighPerformance.Unsafe.
Changed _renderView type from IRenderer? to Renderer? in ScenePage.xaml.cs.
Changed EngineCore.cs to remove explicit graphics API specification during initialization.
Changed Logger.cs to enhance the Assert method with a DoesNotReturnIf attribute.
Changed resource types in Mesh.cs from IResource to GraphicsResource.
Removed multiple interfaces including ICommandBuffer, IDebugLayer, IGraphicsDevice, IPipelineResource, IRenderPass, IRenderer, IResource, and IResourceAllocator to simplify the graphics architecture.
Removed D3D12DebugLayer class from DebugLayer.cs to streamline the debug layer implementation.
Updated CommandList.cs and D3D12CommandBuffer.cs to implement a new command list structure for Direct3D 12.
Updated Material.cs to improve handling of constant buffers and textures.
Updated Shader.cs to include new structures for texture and property information.
Updated GraphicsPipeline.cs to support the new graphics device and resource management system.
Updated UnitTestAppWindow.xaml.cs to reflect changes in the renderer type and ensure proper resource management.
Updated BindlessMeshRenderPass.cs and MeshRenderPass.cs to implement modern rendering techniques, including bindless textures and improved shader management.
Updated CBufferCache.cs to align with the new resource management system and improve memory handling.
Removed references to `Misaki.HighPerformance.Unsafe` and replaced them with `Misaki.HighPerformance.LowLevel` in multiple files.
Removed calls to `AllocationManager.Initialize()` and `AllocationManager.Dispose()` in `EngineCore.cs`.
Added new methods to the `ICommandBuffer` interface for enhanced rendering capabilities.
Updated the `D3D12CommandBuffer` class to implement new graphics command handling methods.
Added the `Material` class to manage shader properties and caching for improved performance.
Encapsulated shader compilation and reflection processes within the `Shader` class for better organization.
Added the `CBufferCache` struct to optimize GPU resource management for constant buffer data.
Updated the `MeshRenderPass` class to utilize the new `Material` class for dynamic mesh rendering.
Updated various project files to reflect the restructuring of dependencies.
Modified XAML files and code-behind for improved readability and maintainability.
Added `InternalsVisibleTo` attribute for "Ghost.Graphics" and "Ghost.Editor" in `AssemblyInfo.cs`.
Added a new `EngineAssemblyAttribute` in `EngineAssemblyAttribute.cs`.
Added a reference to `Misaki.HighPerformance.Unsafe` in `Ghost.Core.csproj`.
Added a new `Bounds` struct to represent axis-aligned bounding boxes in `Bounds.cs`.
Added new `Color32` and `Color128` structs for color representation in `Color.cs`.
Changed the namespace from `Ghost.Editor.Controls` to `Ghost.Editor.Core.Controls` in multiple files.
Changed the implicit conversion operator in `ConstPtr<T>` to use a more descriptive parameter name in `ConstPtr.cs`.
Changed the `Mesh` class to use `Color128` instead of `Color32` for color representation.
Enhanced the `TypeCache` class to load types from assemblies marked with `EngineAssemblyAttribute`.
Enhanced the `ProjectService` class to improve the `GetAllProjectAsync` method by filtering out bad projects.
Enhanced the `GraphicsPipeline` class to support both DX12 and D3D12 graphics APIs.
Enhanced the `Shader` class to include methods for compiling HLSL shaders and managing root signatures.
Enhanced the `MeshRenderPass` class to utilize the new shader compilation methods.
Refactored the `AppStateMachine` class to use private fields instead of static fields for state management.
Refactored the `ComponentDataView` class to use the new namespace and improve organization.
Refactored project references in `Ghost.Graphics.csproj` to include new dependencies and remove outdated ones.
Made various adjustments to ensure consistency and improve code quality across multiple files.
Added a new `ConstPtr<T>` struct for type-safe pointers.
Added a new `ICommandBuffer` interface for resource copying.
Added a new `IRenderPass` interface to define render passes.
Added a new `IResource` interface for GPU resources.
Added a new `IResourceAllocator` interface for resource management.
Added a new `ISwapChainPanelNative` struct for native interactions.
Added a new `D3D12Utility` class for Direct3D 12 utilities.
Added a new package reference for `Vortice.Win32.Graphics.D3D12MemoryAllocator`.
Changed project file to allow unsafe code blocks.
Changed `Result` struct methods to improve clarity.
Changed error handling in `ProjectService` and `AssetDatabase` to use `Result.Failure()`.
Changed `launchSettings.json` to enable native debugging.
Changed rendering logic in `ScenePage.xaml.cs` to use `IRenderer`.
Changed `IGraphicsDevice` interface to include renderer properties.
Changed `IRenderView` to `IRenderer` and updated its methods.
Changed `Mesh` class to use the new `IResource` interface for buffers.
Changed `GraphicsAPI` enum to include a `None` value.
Changed various aspects of the `GraphicsPipeline` class for new architecture.
Removed the old `DX12RenderView` class and replaced it with `DX12Renderer`.
Removed unnecessary code in the `ResourceView` class.
Changed the `AppStateMachine` to implement `IDisposable` and `IAsyncDisposable` for better resource management.
Changed the `IAppState` interface to include asynchronous methods for state transitions.
Changed the `App` class to start the host asynchronously and added an `OnClosed` method for proper shutdown.
Changed the `EditorState` class to ensure the window closes correctly when exiting the state.
Changed the `LandingState` class to improve window activation and deactivation management.
Changed the `HostHelper` class to register `LandingWindow` and `EngineEditorWindow` as singletons for better performance.
Changed the `ScenePage` class to utilize a new interface for swap chain management.
Changed the `OpenProjectPage` and `CreateProjectPage` classes to enhance navigation handling.
Changed the `ConsoleViewModel` to improve log update handling with a new context structure.
Changed the `OpenProjectViewModel` to clear project lists when navigating away.
Changed the `EngineCore` class to start the graphics pipeline asynchronously.
Changed the `Logger` class to use a new context structure for log changes.
Added the `ICommandBuffer`, `IGraphicsDevice`, and `IRenderView` interfaces to enhance the rendering pipeline.
Changed the `DX12CommandBuffer`, `DX12GraphicsDevice`, and `DX12RenderView` classes for improved resource management and rendering efficiency.
Refactored the `Mesh` class to use a new `Vertex` structure for simplified vertex management.
Added the `TextureUtility` class for texture management utilities, including mip count calculation.
Changed the `launchSettings.json` to include a new profile for the graphics project with native debugging enabled.
Changed the `MeshBuilder` class to utilize the new `Vertex` structure for vertex creation.
Changed Vector3Field.cs to derive from ValueControl<Vector3> and use NumberBox controls for better UI handling.
Changed EditorControls.xaml to update resource paths for new controls.
Changed InternalControls.xaml to simplify the resource dictionary by removing unnecessary references.
Changed IComponentEditor.cs to reflect updates in the component editor's lifecycle methods.
Changed project files for Ghost.Editor and Ghost.Core to include new dependencies and project references.
Changed FileExtensions.cs and IInspectorService.cs to align with the new namespace structure.
Changed Result.cs to enhance error handling and success checking methods.
Changed TypeHandle.cs to improve type handling compatibility.
Changed AssemblyInfo.cs files to include new assembly visibility attributes for better encapsulation.
Added new graphics-related classes and interfaces in the Ghost.Engine project, including IGraphicsDevice and DX12GraphicsDevice.
Added a new Mesh class to handle 3D mesh data and provide methods for creating geometric shapes.
Added GraphicsPipeline.cs to manage the graphics rendering loop and device initialization.
Added ScenePage.xaml and ScenePage.xaml.cs to create a new page for rendering scenes.
Updated HierarchyPage.xaml.cs and InspectorPage.xaml.cs to use the new service locator pattern for service retrieval.
Updated LandingWindow.xaml.cs and EngineEditorWindow.xaml.cs to utilize the new service locator pattern for better service access.
Updated Logger.cs to enhance logging capabilities with optional stack traces and assertion logging.
Updated QueryFilter.cs and QueryEnumerable.cs to use the new TypeHandle structure for improved efficiency.
Updated WorldNode.cs and WorldNodeSerializer.cs to enhance serialization and management of world nodes.
Updated AssetDatabase and related classes to improve asset management and metadata generation.
Updated Ghost.UnitTest.csproj to include new project references and package dependencies for unit tests.
