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I wrote a UI lib for a monogame hobby project I'm working on, and I want to distribute the UI code / lib as open source for others to enjoy.

My question is - what do I do with all the content that comes with the UI lib? (widget textures, effects, etc.)

Is there a standard way to create a monogame lib that also include content? Or do I need to include the content directory with the distribution files and ask the user to add it manually to his own project Content manager?

Thanks!

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    \$\begingroup\$ Adding it as separate content provides the opportunity to the end user to customize the textures right? \$\endgroup\$
    – Felsir
    Commented Nov 13, 2016 at 11:50
  • \$\begingroup\$ Yeah, but it adds another installation step. also, if user already have files with the same names they will collide, but this can be easily avoided with folder name-spacing. Anyway that's why I'm asking - I'm not sure what's the clean, recommended way to distribute it. Do you think the way is to add the content manager file + its folder? thanks \$\endgroup\$
    – Ronen Ness
    Commented Nov 13, 2016 at 11:57
  • \$\begingroup\$ If your UI elements can be instantiated using textures of my own choice then I would add your library only (without the your resources). Thus provide the contents as sample or starting point as separate files. \$\endgroup\$
    – Felsir
    Commented Nov 13, 2016 at 12:00

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