1import{_ as p,c as h,i as n,a,g as s,f as i,w as t,h as d,o as m}from"./app-BVev90Ro.js";const u={},g={id:"native-ios-webxr-support",tabindex:"-1"},c={class:"header-anchor",href:"#native-ios-webxr-support"},f={id:"blender-support",tabindex:"-1"},b={class:"header-anchor",href:"#blender-support"},k={id:"physics-rapier",tabindex:"-1"},y={class:"header-anchor",href:"#physics-rapier"};function w(v,e){const r=d("RouteLink"),l=d("logo-header"),o=d("sample");return m(),h("div",null,[e[51]||(e[51]=n('<h1 id="feature-overview" tabindex="-1"><a class="header-anchor" href="#feature-overview"><span>Feature Overview</span></a></h1><p><strong>Needle Engine is a fully-fledged 3D engine for the web</strong> with everything you'd expect from a modern 3D engine, and more. Build stunning web experiences that work everywhere â from browsers to VR headsets to mobile AR.</p><div class="hint-container tip"><p class="hint-container-title">See It In Action</p><p>Explore our <a href="https://engine.needle.tools/samples" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Samples and Showcase</a> to experience what's possible.</p></div><h2 id="cross-platform-desktop-mobile-vr-and-ar" tabindex="-1"><a class="header-anchor" href="#cross-platform-desktop-mobile-vr-and-ar"><span>Cross-Platform: Desktop, Mobile, VR, and AR</span></a></h2>',4)),a("p",null,[e[1]||(e[1]=a("strong",null,"One codebase, every platform.",-1)),e[2]||(e[2]=i(" Needle Engine runs everywhere web technology does â desktop, mobile, AR, and VR. We build Needle Engine ",-1)),s(r,{to:"/how-to-guides/xr/"},{default:t(()=>e[0]||(e[0]=[i("with XR in mind",-1)])),_:1,__:[0]}),e[3]||(e[3]=i(" as an integral part of responsive web design.",-1))]),a("h3",g,[a("a",c,[a("span",null,[s(l,{logo:"/imgs/webxr-logo.webp",alt:"WebXR"},{default:t(()=>e[4]||(e[4]=[i("Native iOS WebXR Support",-1)])),_:1,__:[4]})])])]),e[52]||(e[52]=n('<p><strong>Full WebXR on iPhone and iPad</strong> â no app required! ð</p><p>Native <a href="/docs/how-to-guides/xr/ios-webxr-app-clip">iOS WebXR support</a> is now available through App Clip technology. Users can experience your WebXR AR content instantly via QR codes or links, without installing an app. Powered by ARKit, it provides:</p><ul><li>Hit testing and plane detection</li><li>DOM overlays for UI elements</li><li>Image tracking</li><li>Anchor creation and tracking (work in progress)</li><li>Lighting estimation (work in progress)</li></ul><p><a href="https://appclip.needle.tools" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Try it now</a> ⢠<a href="/docs/how-to-guides/xr/ios-webxr-app-clip">Read iOS WebXR docs</a></p><h3 id="everywhere-actions-for-ios-and-android" tabindex="-1"><a class="header-anchor" href="#everywhere-actions-for-ios-and-android"><span>Everywhere Actions for iOS and Android</span></a></h3>',5)),a("p",null,[e[6]||(e[6]=i("Use ",-1)),s(r,{to:"/how-to-guides/everywhere-actions/"},{default:t(()=>e[5]||(e[5]=[i("Everywhere Actions",-1)])),_:1,__:[5]}),e[7]||(e[7]=i(" for ",-1)),e[8]||(e[8]=a("strong",null,"interactive AR experiences",-1)),e[9]||(e[9]=i(" on both iOS and Android using USDZ and QuickLook. Perfect for product configurators, marketing experiences, and interactive storytelling.",-1))]),e[53]||(e[53]=n('<p><strong>Platform Support:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>VR Headsets</strong>: Meta Quest, Apple Vision Pro, Pico, HTC Vive, Valve Index</li><li><strong>Mobile AR</strong>: Android (WebXR), iOS (WebXR via App Clips + USDZ/QuickLook)</li><li><strong>Desktop</strong>: All modern browsers</li><li><strong><a href="/docs/how-to-guides/xr/image-tracking">Image Tracking</a></strong> â WebXR image tracking on Android, QuickLook image tracking on iOS</li><li><strong>Future devices work automatically</strong> â that's the power of web standards</li></ul>',2)),a("p",null,[s(r,{to:"/how-to-guides/xr/"},{default:t(()=>e[10]||(e[10]=[i("Learn more about XR support",-1)])),_:1,__:[10]})]),e[54]||(e[54]=n('<h2 id="graphics-and-rendering" tabindex="-1"><a class="header-anchor" href="#graphics-and-rendering"><span>Graphics and Rendering</span></a></h2><h3 id="shaders-and-materials" tabindex="-1"><a class="header-anchor" href="#shaders-and-materials"><span>Shaders and Materials</span></a></h3><p><strong>Professional-grade rendering on the web.</strong> Export both <a href="/docs/explanation/exporting-to-gltf#physically-based-materials-pbr">PBR Materials</a> and <a href="/docs/how-to-guides/export/materialx">Custom shaders</a> created with Shader Graph or other systems.</p><img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/5083203/186012027-9bbe3944-fa56-41fa-bfbb-c989fa87aebb.png" alt="Shader Graph Example"><p>Use Unity's node-based ShaderGraph to create shaders for the web. Artists can keep creating without worrying about syntax or web-specific code.</p><p>Read more: <a href="/docs/explanation/exporting-to-gltf#physically-based-materials-pbr">PBR Materials</a> ⢠<a href="/docs/explanation/exporting-to-gltf#custom-shaders">Custom Shaders</a> ⢠<a href="/docs/how-to-guides/export/materialx">MaterialX</a></p><h3 id="fasthdr-environment-lighting" tabindex="-1"><a class="header-anchor" href="#fasthdr-environment-lighting"><span>FastHDR Environment Lighting</span></a></h3><p><img src="https://cloud.needle.tools/articles/fasthdr/fasthdr-ballroom.webp" alt="FastHDR Ballroom"></p><p><strong>Ultra-fast, high-quality HDRI lighting â a Needle Engine exclusive.</strong></p><p><a href="/docs/explanation/fasthdr">FastHDR</a> is a GPU-native environment map format that loads 10x faster than EXR, uses 95% less VRAM, and requires zero CPU processing. Your scenes get stunning environment lighting that works beautifully even on budget phones and low-end devices.</p><ul><li>4K environment in ~134 ms (EXR: ~1,261 ms)</li><li>12 MB VRAM (EXR: 256 MB)</li><li>Zero frame drops, zero main thread work</li><li>Automatic conversion during production builds</li></ul><p><a href="/docs/explanation/fasthdr">Learn more about FastHDR â</a></p><h3 id="lightmaps" tabindex="-1"><a class="header-anchor" href="#lightmaps"><span>Lightmaps</span></a></h3><p><strong>Beautiful baked lighting, automatically exported to the web.</strong></p><p><img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/5083203/186163693-093c7ae2-96eb-4d75-b98f-bf19f78032ff.gif" alt="lightmaps"></p><p>Lightmaps can be baked in Unity or Blender and automatically exported to your web experience. Just mark objects as static, add lights (or use emissive materials), click bake, and Needle Engine handles the rest. What you see in the editor is what you get on the web.</p><p><strong>Flexible Setup:</strong></p><ul><li>Works with Unity's built-in lightmapper</li><li>Compatible with third-party lightmappers like <a href="https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/level-design/bakery-gpu-lightmapper-122218" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bakery</a></li><li>Per-scene lightmaps automatically loaded</li></ul>',18)),a("p",null,[s(r,{to:"/how-to-guides/export/#exporting-lightmaps"},{default:t(()=>e[11]||(e[11]=[i("Read more about exporting Lightmaps",-1)])),_:1,__:[11]})]),e[55]||(e[55]=n('<h3 id="materialpropertyblocks" tabindex="-1"><a class="header-anchor" href="#materialpropertyblocks"><span>MaterialPropertyBlocks</span></a></h3><p><strong>Per-object material customization without breaking batching.</strong></p><p>MaterialPropertyBlocks allow you to override material properties on individual objects while sharing the same base material, maintaining performance through efficie
1nt batching and instancing.</p><p><strong>Key Features:</strong></p><ul><li>Override material properties per object without creating new material instances</li><li>Support for both transparent and opaque rendering on the same material</li><li>Automatic shader define management</li><li>Texture coordinate transforms per object</li><li>Used internally by lightmaps, reflection probes, and see-through effects</li></ul><p><strong>Common Use Cases:</strong></p><ul><li>Apply unique lightmap textures to objects sharing the same material</li><li>Per-object environment maps for localized reflections</li><li>Dynamic transparency effects (X-ray vision, see-through walls)</li><li>Color variations across instanced objects</li><li>Per-object texture tiling and offset</li></ul><p><a href="/docs/how-to-guides/scripting/material-property-blocks">Read the MaterialPropertyBlock guide</a></p><h3 id="post-processing-effects" tabindex="-1"><a class="header-anchor" href="#post-processing-effects"><span>Post-Processing Effects</span></a></h3><p><strong>Industry-standard post-processing for the web.</strong></p><p>Built-in effects include Bloom, Screen Space Ambient Occlusion (SSAO), Depth of Field, and Color Correction. You can also create custom effects tailored to your project.</p>',11)),s(o,{src:"https://engine.needle.tools/samples-uploads/postprocessing/"}),e[56]||(e[56]=n('<p><a href="/docs/reference/components#postprocessing">See all post-processing components</a></p><h2 id="animation-and-sequencing" tabindex="-1"><a class="header-anchor" href="#animation-and-sequencing"><span>Animation and Sequencing</span></a></h2><p><strong>Powerful animation tools that translate directly to the web.</strong> From simple animations to complex state machines and cinematic sequences â Needle Engine brings professional animation workflows to web experiences.</p><h3 id="animator-state-machines" tabindex="-1"><a class="header-anchor" href="#animator-state-machines"><span>Animator State Machines</span></a></h3><img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/5083203/186011302-176524b3-e8e5-4e6e-9b77-7faf3561bb15.png" alt="Unity Animator"><p>Unity's <a href="https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/class-AnimatorController.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Animator and AnimatorController</a> let you set up animations and define conditions for blending between them. Needle Engine exports:</p><ul><li>Animation state machines</li><li>StateMachineBehaviours with <code>OnStateEnter</code>, <code>OnStateUpdate</code>, and <code>OnStateExit</code> events</li><li>Transitions and layers</li><li>Parameter-driven state changes</li></ul><div class="hint-container tip"><p class="hint-container-title">Limited support for sub-states and blend trees</p><p>Sub-states and Blend Trees are not yet supported.</p></div><h3 id="timeline-sequencing" tabindex="-1"><a class="header-anchor" href="#timeline-sequencing"><span>Timeline Sequencing</span></a></h3><p><img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/5083203/186037829-ee99340d-b19c-484d-b551-94797519c9d9.png" alt="Timeline Example"></p><p>Create cinematic sequences with <a href="https://unity.com/features/timeline" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Unity's Timeline</a>. Needle Engine translates Timeline setups into web-ready format.</p><p><strong>Supported Tracks:</strong></p><ul><li>AnimationTrack</li><li>AudioTrack</li><li>ActivationTrack</li><li>ControlTrack</li><li>SignalTrack</li></ul><div class="hint-container tip"><p class="hint-container-title">Limited support for sub-timelines</p><p>Sub-Timelines are not yet supported. Custom timeline tracks can be exported â <a href="https://github.com/needle-tools/needle-engine-modules/tree/main/package/TimelineHtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">see example</a>.</p></div>',14)),a("h3",f,[a("a",b,[a("span",null,[s(l,{logo:"/blender/logo.png",alt:"Blender"},{default:t(()=>e[12]||(e[12]=[i("Blender Support",-1)])),_:1,__:[12]})])])]),e[57]||(e[57]=a("p",null,"Animation support extends to Blender too! Create animation state machines and export NLA tracks as timelines directly from Blender.",-1)),e[58]||(e[58]=a("p",null,[a("a",{href:"/docs/reference/components#animation"},"Read more about Animation Components")],-1)),a("h2",k,[a("a",y,[a("span",null,[s(l,{logo:"/imgs/rapier-physics-logo.webp",alt:"Rapier"},{default:t(()=>e[13]||(e[13]=[i("Physics (Rapier)",-1)])),_:1,__:[13]})])])]),e[59]||(e[59]=n(`<p><strong>Real-time physics simulation in the browser, powered by <a href="https://rapier.rs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rapier</a>.</strong></p><p>Add realistic physics interactions using familiar components â no additional setup or dependencies required:</p><ul><li>Rigidbodies for dynamic objects</li><li>Colliders: Box, Sphere, Capsule, and Mesh</li><li>Physics materials for friction and bounce</li><li>
1Raycasting and collision detection</li><li>Character controllers for player movement</li></ul><p>Works from code without any editor â add physics to any object at runtime:</p><div class="language-ts" data-highlighter="shiki" data-ext="ts" style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#EEFFFF;--shiki-light-bg:#FAFAFA;--shiki-dark-bg:#263238;"><pre class="shiki shiki-themes one-light material-theme vp-code"><code class="language-ts"><span class="line"><span style="--shiki-light:#A626A4;--shiki-light-font-style:inherit;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;--shiki-dark-font-style:italic;">import</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;"> {</span><span style="--shiki-light:#E45649;--shiki-dark:#EEFFFF;"> Behaviour</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;">,</span><span style="--shiki-light:#E45649;--shiki-dark:#EEFFFF;"> Rigidbody</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;">,</span><span style="--shiki-light:#E45649;--shiki-dark:#EEFFFF;"> BoxCollider</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;"> }</span><span style="--shiki-light:#A626A4;--shiki-light-font-style:inherit;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;--shiki-dark-font-style:italic;"> from</span><span style="--shiki-light:#50A14F;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;"> "</span><span style="--shiki-light:#50A14F;--shiki-dark:#C3E88D;">@needle-tools/engine</span><span style="--shiki-light:#50A14F;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;">"</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;">;</span></span> 2<span class="line"></span> 3<span class="line"><span style="--shiki-light:#A626A4;--shiki-light-font-style:inherit;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;--shiki-dark-font-style:italic;">export</span><span style="--shiki-light:#A626A4;--shiki-dark:#C792EA;"> class</span><span style="--shiki-light:#C18401;--shiki-dark:#FFCB6B;"> PhysicsBox</span><span style="--shiki-light:#A626A4;--shiki-dark:#C792EA;"> extends</span><span style="--shiki-light:#C18401;--shiki-dark:#FFCB6B;"> Behaviour</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;"> {</span></span> 4<span class="line"><span style="--shiki-light:#4078F2;--shiki-dark:#F07178;"> start</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;">()</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;"> {</span></span> 5<span class="line"><span style="--shiki-light:#A0A1A7;--shiki-light-font-style:italic;--shiki-dark:#546E7A;--shiki-dark-font-style:italic;"> // Add physics to any object â Rapier is built in</span></span> 6<span class="line"><span style="--shiki-light:#A626A4;--shiki-dark:#C792EA;"> const</span><span style="--shiki-light:#986801;--shiki-dark:#EEFFFF;"> rb</span><span style="--shiki-light:#0184BC;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;"> =</span><span style="--shiki-light:#E45649;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;"> this</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;">.</span><span style="--shiki-light:#E45649;--shiki-dark:#EEFFFF;">gameObject</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;">.</span><span style="--shiki-light:#4078F2;--shiki-dark:#82AAFF;">addComponent</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#F07178;">(</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#EEFFFF;">Rigidbody</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#F07178;">)</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;">;</span></span> 7<span class="line"><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#EEFFFF;"> rb</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;">.</span><span style="--shiki-light:#E45649;--shiki-dark:#EEFFFF;">useGravity</span><span style="--shiki-light:#0184BC;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;"> =</span><span style="--shiki-light:#986801;--shiki-dark:#FF9CAC;"> true</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;">;</span></span> 8<span class="line"><span style="--shiki-light:#E45649;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;"> this</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;">.</span><span style="--shiki-light:#E45649;--shiki-dark:#EEFFFF;">gameObject</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;">.</span><span style="--shiki-light:#4078F2;--shiki-dark:#82AAFF;">addComponent</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#F07178;">(</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#EEFFFF;">BoxCollider</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#F07178;">)</span><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;">;</span></span> 9<span class="line"><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;"> }</span></span> 10<span class="line"><span style="--shiki-light:#383A42;--shiki-dark:#89DDFF;">}</span></span></code></pre></div>`,5)),s(o,{src:"https://engine.needle.tools/samples-uploads/physics-animation/"}),e[60]||(e[60]=n('<p><a href="/docs/how-to-guides/scripting/use-physics">
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Deploy multiplayer 3D environments in seconds with built-in networked components. Synchronizing variables and state is incredibly simple.</p><p><strong>Features:</strong></p><ul><li>Built-in networking components</li><li>Easy variable synchronization</li><li>Voice chat support (VoIP)</li><li>Works seamlessly with XR</li><li>Quick deployment to Glitch with included server</li></ul>',6)),a("p",null,[s(r,{to:"/how-to-guides/networking/"},{default:t(()=>e[14]||(e[14]=[i("Read more about Networking",-1)])),_:1,__:[14]}),e[16]||(e[16]=i(" ⢠",-1)),s(r,{to:"/how-to-guides/scripting/"},{default:t(()=>e[15]||(e[15]=[i("Scripting Guide",-1)])),_:1,__:[15]})]),e[63]||(e[63]=a("h2",{id:"editor-integrations",tabindex:"-1"},[a("a",{class:"header-anchor",href:"#editor-integrations"},[a("span",null,"Editor Integrations")])],-1)),e[64]||(e[64]=a("p",null,[a("strong",null,"Visual authoring meets web deployment.")],-1)),e[65]||(e[65]=a("p",null,"Powerful integrations for Unity and Blender allow artists and developers to collaborate seamlessly. 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