Using RenderLayer

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In this guide, you will learn how to load and use RenderLayer in your applications to control mesh rendering order and configure various rendering states.

Loading a RenderLayer from Code

The following sample code demonstrates how to instantiate an existing RenderLayer asset and apply it to a material in your scene.

protected override void CreateScene()
{
    var assetsService = Application.Current.Container.Resolve<AssetsService>();

    // Load the opaque RenderLayer
    RenderLayerDescription opaque = assetsService.Load<RenderLayerDescription>(EvergineContent.RenderLayers.Opaque);

    // Load the effect
    Effect standardEffect = assetsService.Load<Effect>(EvergineContent.Effects.StandardEffect);

    // Create your own material
    Material material = new Material(standardEffect);
    material.LayerDescription = opaque;

    // Apply the material to an entity
    Entity primitive = new Entity()
            .AddComponent(new Transform3D())
            .AddComponent(new MaterialComponent() { Material = material })
            .AddComponent(new SphereMesh())
            .AddComponent(new MeshRenderer());

    this.Managers.EntityManager.Add(primitive);
}

Applying a RenderLayer to a Material in Evergine Studio

To apply a RenderLayer to a material in Evergine Studio, follow these steps:

1. Open the Assets Details panel and select the desired material.
2. Navigate to the Material Editor.
3. In the Properties panel, find the Layer field.
4. Choose the appropriate RenderLayer from the dropdown menu.

This will assign the selected RenderLayer to your material, allowing you to control the rendering order and define its rendering behavior.