How to make a class from gdnative from a plugin, visible in the node list

Question

Hi,

I'm creating a plugin with gdnative c++.
I created a simple class, compile the library, make a simple script working according to the official example.

Now I want to add my stuff like a custom node. The gdscript editor can complete my class name and access it's property, but I can't see it in the window to add a new node to a scene with [ctrl+a].

How to do that?

Answer 1

Open the Project Settings and click on the Plugins tab. Your plugin should be in the list. If it is not showing, click on the Update button in the top-right corner. Assuming the plugin is inactive on the Status column; click on the status to select Active.

Comments

Hm, the problem is not about the plugin not being updated. It's about registering a Node that can be used in the editor that has been make with gdnative.

Answer 2

First, learn how to create editor plugin aka tool: https://docs.godotengine.org/en/stable/tutorials/plugins/editor/making_plugins.html with GDScript.

Then, in C++ use register_tool_class<YourClass>() instead as you would normally use register_class<YourClass>() for your custom type.