BlackBytesBox.Retro.Core 0.1.20253.2175

.NET Framework 2.0 This package targets .NET Framework 2.0. The package is compatible with this framework or higher. 
dotnet add package BlackBytesBox.Retro.Core --version 0.1.20253.2175
                    


                    

                
NuGet\Install-Package BlackBytesBox.Retro.Core -Version 0.1.20253.2175
This command is intended to be used within the Package Manager Console in Visual Studio, as it uses the NuGet module's version of Install-Package. 
<PackageReference Include="BlackBytesBox.Retro.Core" Version="0.1.20253.2175" />
For projects that support PackageReference, copy this XML node into the project file to reference the package. 
<PackageVersion Include="BlackBytesBox.Retro.Core" Version="0.1.20253.2175" />
                    


                            Directory.Packages.props
                        

                    

                
<PackageReference Include="BlackBytesBox.Retro.Core" />
                    


                            Project file
For projects that support Central Package Management (CPM), copy this XML node into the solution Directory.Packages.props file to version the package. 
paket add BlackBytesBox.Retro.Core --version 0.1.20253.2175
                    


                    

                
#r "nuget: BlackBytesBox.Retro.Core, 0.1.20253.2175"
#r directive can be used in F# Interactive and Polyglot Notebooks. Copy this into the interactive tool or source code of the script to reference the package. 
#addin nuget:?package=BlackBytesBox.Retro.Core&version=0.1.20253.2175
                    


                            Install BlackBytesBox.Retro.Core as a Cake Addin
                        

                    

                
#tool nuget:?package=BlackBytesBox.Retro.Core&version=0.1.20253.2175
                    


                            Install BlackBytesBox.Retro.Core as a Cake Tool

BlackBytesBox.Retro.Core

A streamlined .NET helper for precise control over the Windows console.

⭐ Features

  • Attach or create a console from any GUI process with one call.
  • Disable the ❌ Close button and Quick-Edit to avoid accidental termination or freezes.
  • UTF-8 everywhere – print emoji 🎉 and non-Latin scripts seamlessly.
  • Programmatic font switch (Lucida Console, Consolas, Cascadia Mono, etc.).
  • Move & resize using client-area coordinates for pixel-perfect placement.

📦 Installation

# .NET CLI
dotnet add package BlackBytesBox.Retro.Core

Targets .NET 6+ and .NET Framework 4.7.2+.

🚀 Quick Start

using BlackBytesBox.Retro.Core;

// 1. Prepare the console
var c = NativeMethods.ConsoleManager;
c.EnsureConsole();
c.DisableCloseButton();
c.DisableQuickEdit();
c.SetFont(NativeMethods.ConsoleManager.ConsoleFont.LucidaConsole);
c.EnableUtf8();

// 2. Align client-area to (0,0)
var deco = NativeMethods.WindowManager.GetWindowDecorations();
c.MoveAndResize(x: 0 - deco.BorderWidth, y: 0);

Run once – you’ll have a UTF-8 console anchored to the primary screen’s top-left.

🧩 API Overview

NativeMethods
├── ConsoleManager
│   ├── EnsureConsole()
│   ├── DisableCloseButton()
│   ├── DisableQuickEdit()
│   ├── SetFont(ConsoleFont font)
│   ├── EnableUtf8()
│   └── MoveAndResize(int x, int y, int? w = null, int? h = null)
└── WindowManager
    └── GetWindowDecorations() : WindowDecorations

Full XML docs with nullable annotations ship with the package.

📜 License

MIT © BlackBytesBox 2025

Built with ❤️ by BlackBytesBox

Product Compatible and additional computed target framework versions.
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Compatible target framework(s)
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  • .NETFramework 2.0

    • No dependencies.

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Version Downloads Last updated
0.1.20253.2175 134 5/28/2025

Release Notes – 0.1.* (2025-05-28)
===================================

Status: Early Development Phase
--------------------------------
This release continues the foundational development of the software.
As progress towards version 1.0, the focus remains on refining core
functionalities, improving stability, and integrating key features.
Users should expect frequent updates, iterative refinements, and
potential changes as the project matures.

What's New & Improved?
----------------------
- Active core development with ongoing refinements.
- Initial groundwork for future stable releases.

Third-Party Notices
--------------------
Third-party dependencies and their respective licenses are documented
in the `THIRD-PARTY-NOTICES.txt` file, located in the root of the
repository. Please review this file to ensure compliance with any
relevant licensing terms.