OpenXRay/xray-16

Linux/opengl: Add Frame when running in Window Mode

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#932 opened on Jan 10, 2022

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. When running the game in windowed mode there is no frame, which means the game cannot be moved around the screen easily.

Describe the solution you'd like Window frame added when in Window mode. Mouse behaviour as below: When 'in game' the mouse should be 'captured' from the OS, but when you're on the Menu screen after pressing ESC, the mouse should be able to leave the frame as per operating system normal. Excuse my not knowing the terminology.

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Research direction
Investigate how the current window is created (likely using SDL or native X11/Wayland) and add a window frame by setting appropriate flags (e.g., SDL WINDOW BORDERLESS). Ensure mouse capture works: capture when in game, release when on menu (ESC key).
Tech stack
cpp
Domain
game devdesktop dev
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
C++OpenGL
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70