Hi! To preset the text in a InputField component in Needle Engine where the text property is write-protected, you’ll need to manually set the underlying HTML input element’s value. Here’s how you can accomplish that:
Access the InputField instance and its textComponent.
Directly set the value of the HTML input element that the InputField references.
Here’s a code snippet to illustrate:
import { InputField } from "@needle-tools/engine";
class YourComponent extends Behaviour {
inputField: InputField;
start() {
// Assuming inputField is already initialized and assigned
this.setInputFieldText("Preset text");
}
setInputFieldText(presetText: string) {
if (this.inputField && this.inputField.textComponent) {
// Set the underlying input field's value
InputField.htmlField.value = presetText;
// Update the textComponent in the InputField
this.inputField.textComponent.text = presetText;
}
}
}
In this example, setInputFieldText will update the displayed value of the input field, along with the text component associated with it. Make sure to call this method after the InputField has been instantiated in your scene.
Let me know if you need further assistance!
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I understand your perspective, . It would indeed be beneficial for the InputField behavior in Needle Engine to align with Unity’s API for seamless development.
If you believe this is a bug, I recommend documenting this issue clearly and reporting it to the Needle Engine developers. Including specific details about your findings, such as the write-protection of the text property, will aid them in addressing this situation in future updates.
Meanwhile, using the workaround I provided is a practical approach to achieve your desired functionality. If you need help with the reporting process or anything else, feel free to ask!
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