How to Godot c++ virtual path module

Onelio

Hi, I'm currently working on developing a custom module for Godot and I want to create "virtual" fake files for the editor that I will be handling in the background. I want to do this because, after some searching, I found that Godot does not offer an easy way of working with compressed assets from the editor. Anyway, I have some experience already with the Godot modules since I've already developed a few custom textures, geometry, and map loaders. But I have no idea where to start if I want to include the changes I just said. Does anyone know where or which classes take care of handling the assets on the editor or can point me to the right track?

Thanks.

Calinou

I want to do this because, after some searching, I found that Godot does not offer an easy way of working with compressed assets from the editor.

Out of curiosity, what is the end goal of doing this? I don't really understand what the current problem is.

Megalomaniak

@Calinou said:

I want to do this because, after some searching, I found that Godot does not offer an easy way of working with compressed assets from the editor.

Out of curiosity, what is the end goal of doing this? I don't really understand what the current problem is.

I'm going to make a guess and assume custom asset streaming(not necessarily, but possibly including from server to client?).

Onelio

@Calinou said:

I want to do this because, after some searching, I found that Godot does not offer an easy way of working with compressed assets from the editor.

Out of curiosity, what is the end goal of doing this? I don't really understand what the current problem is.

Hi. I want to adapt existing assets. A lot of GBs of meshes, textures and more are packed in a custom format. I cannot just unpack everything and use it unpacked so my idea is to be able to instance directly from those packs. Currently, I unpack what I need and edit imported assets. Then create a script for in-game access to those files. But I want to edit stuff without having to export the objects with a third tool because it is honestly not easy nor efficient.