SkeuoSimControls: A New Skeuomorphic UI Component Library (powered by BGRABitmap)
Hi everyone,
I'd like to share a new open-source custom component library I've been developing for Lazarus and Free Pascal called SkeuoSimControls.
If you are building simulation software, avionics dashboards, industrial control panels, or virtual audio gear, you might find this useful. The library focuses on highly realistic, skeuomorphic UI elements.
Instead of relying on external bitmap images for states, everything is drawn dynamically using mathematical code and the BGRABitmap engine. This ensures high-quality, anti-aliased rendering with smooth gradients, drop shadows, glass reflections, and glowing effects that scale beautifully.
🚀 Key Features:
20 Interactive Components: A complete suite ranging from basic switches to advanced screens.
Highly Customizable: Colors, limits, and states can be easily adjusted via the Object Inspector.
Self-Contained Rendering: No need to bundle folders of PNGs/BMPs for the UI logic; it's all generated in code.
🎛️ What's Included (SkeuoSim Palette):
Displays & Indicators: TLEDIndicator, TSevenSegment, TSimLedBarGraph, TSimLcdDisplay
Switches & Buttons: TSimToggleSwitch, TSimPushButton, TSimSafetySwitch, TSimMatrixPad
Dials & Sliders: TKnob, TSimFader, TSimSelectorSwitch, TSimThrottleLever, TSimJoystick
Gauges: TCircularGauge, TLinearGauge, TVuMeter, TCompass, TAviatorGauge
Advanced Screens: TSimOscilloscope, TSimRadarScreen
Misc: TSimGroupBox, TSimAudioJack
📦 Requirements:
Lazarus IDE
BGRABitmap (Available via OPM)
🔗 Where to get it:
You can download the package and view the source code on GitHub here:
https://github.com/CodeInPas/SkeuoCom/tree/mainI would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, or bug reports. Feel free to try it out in your projects.
Happy coding!
