14 Jun 07:37

controller-support-v0.5.1-gameplay-fixes

a6e03ab

BAR Controller Support v0.5.1 — Widget + Companion Gameplay Fixes Latest

Latest

BAR Controller Support v0.5.1 — Widget + Companion Gameplay Fixes

This release updates the Widget + Companion package with gameplay fixes on top
of v0.5.0.

This package still does not require a custom Recoil engine. It installs the
Lua controller widgets and a local Windows companion bridge that sends
controller state to BAR over localhost.

Fixes in v0.5.1

Fixed Tactical radial Area Mex visibility for eligible
builders/constructors/commanders.
Fixed Hold X + multi-unit drag path issuing Fight instead of Move.
Fixed Smart X with a T2 construction bot on an existing T1 mex crashing
gui_controller_camera_test.lua.

What the package includes

BAR controller Lua widgets.
BARControllerBridge.exe.
BARControllerLauncher.exe.
EXE installer.
EXE restore tool.
Shortcut patching so the normal BAR Desktop and Start Menu shortcuts start
the bridge first, then launch BAR.
Auto-enabling of required controller widgets:
- Controller Camera Test
- Controller Bindings UI
CamSpringLockCardinalDirections = 0 enforcement to prevent 90-degree camera
rotation snapping.
Restore support for patched shortcuts/widgets.
No BAR.exe modification.
No custom Recoil engine requirement.

Install

Download BAR_Controller_Support_v0.5.1_Widget_Companion.zip.
Extract the ZIP.
Run BAR_Controller_Companion_Installer_v0.5.1.exe.
Launch BAR from the normal Desktop or Start Menu shortcut.
Start a match. Controller support should work without opening F11.

Restore / Uninstall

Run:

BAR_Controller_Companion_Restore_v0.5.1.exe

This restores patched BAR shortcuts and backed-up widget files where backups
exist.

Checksum

SHA256:

4ef74e85ce729d1bcd89681dedb02787b163a0f8c472fa50fa047aa848dcf3d3

Checksum file:

BAR_Controller_Support_v0.5.1_Widget_Companion.zip.sha256

Windows SmartScreen note

The included EXEs are currently unsigned, so Windows SmartScreen may show a
warning on first launch.

Notes

v0.5.1 is a gameplay-fix release based on the v0.5.0 Widget + Companion
release.

Assets 4

14 Jun 05:55

UnderarmCape

controller-support-v0.5.0-widget-companion

2fb31de

BAR Controller Support v0.5.0 — Widget + Companion Release

This is the first easy-install Widget + Companion release of BAR Controller Support.

This release does not require a custom Recoil engine. It installs the Lua controller widgets and a local Windows companion bridge that sends controller state to BAR over localhost.

What this release does

Installs the BAR controller Lua widgets.
Installs BARControllerBridge.exe.
Installs BARControllerLauncher.exe.
Patches the normal BAR Desktop and Start Menu shortcuts so the bridge starts first, then BAR launches normally.
Enables the required controller widgets automatically:
- Controller Camera Test
- Controller Bindings UI
Sets CamSpringLockCardinalDirections = 0 to prevent 90-degree camera rotation snapping.
Includes a Restore EXE to restore shortcuts/widgets if needed.
Does not modify BAR.exe.
Does not require a custom Recoil engine.

Install

Download BAR_Controller_Support_v0.5.0_Widget_Companion.zip.
Extract the ZIP.
Run BAR_Controller_Companion_Installer_v0.5.0.exe.
Launch BAR from the normal Desktop or Start Menu shortcut.
Start a match. Controller support should work without opening F11.

Restore / Uninstall

Run:

BAR_Controller_Companion_Restore_v0.5.0.exe

This restores patched BAR shortcuts and backed-up widget files where backups exist.

Checksum

SHA256:

584f20ad10afdfbb35ccab247b69f0173c72ea6a7388ba01c3597cd0cef7213e

Checksum file:

BAR_Controller_Support_v0.5.0_Widget_Companion.zip.sha256

Windows SmartScreen note

The included EXEs are currently unsigned, so Windows SmartScreen may show a warning on first launch.

Known tracked issues

These are known controller gameplay issues and were deliberately not fixed in this release pass:

Tactical radial is missing Area Mex for builders/constructors/commanders.
With multiple units selected, hold X + drag path currently fires Fight instead of Move.
With a T2 construction bot selected, using Smart X on an existing built T1 mex to upgrade it to T2 can crash gui_controller_camera_test.lua.

These are planned for the next gameplay bugfix pass.

Assets 4

06 Jun 04:28

UnderarmCape

controller-support-v0.4.5-incremental-transport-polish

e17dbf5

BAR Xbox Controller Support v0.4.5 - Transport and Hotkey Polish

v0.4.5 Video Gameplay:
https://youtu.be/ga1uJImbEL4

This release now supports both a full AIO Clean Install and a Lua-only Incremental Update.

Option 1: AIO Clean Install (Recommended for New Users)

This is the recommended installer for a clean, smooth, stutter-free controller setup. It contains the stable controller-enabled engine, vanilla BAR.sdd, and the latest v0.4.5 widgets.

Installation Instructions:

Download all of the following files from the release assets into the same folder:
- Install_BAR_Controller_Support_v0.4.5_AIO_CLEAN_INSTALL.bat
- README_AIO_CLEAN_INSTALL_v0.4.5.txt
- BAR_Controller_Support_v0.4.5_AIO_PAYLOAD_1_OF_2.zip
- BAR_Controller_Support_v0.4.5_AIO_PAYLOAD_2_OF_2.zip
- BAR_Controller_Support_v0.4.5_AIO_RELEASE_NOTES.md
Double-click the BAT file to run it:
Install_BAR_Controller_Support_v0.4.5_AIO_CLEAN_INSTALL.bat
(Do not manually extract the payload ZIPs; the BAT validates and extracts them automatically).

Option 2: Incremental Lua Update (For Existing v0.4.3/v0.4.4 Users)

If you already have a working v0.4.3/v0.4.4 controller engine installed:

Download and extract BAR_Controller_Support_v0.4.5_INCREMENTAL_LUA_WIDGETS.zip.
Copy the included luaui\Widgets\*.lua files and overwrite them inside:
C:\Users\kaili\AppData\Local\Programs\Beyond-All-Reason\data\games\BAR.sdd\luaui\Widgets\

Highlights in v0.4.5

Dedicated air transport controls: Select air transports to activate dedicated command routing.
- X tap over pickup-capable allied unit loads instead of guarding.
- X tap over ground moves the transport.
- LB + X Load Unit / LB + Hold X Load Area (auto-anchor center).
- LB + A Unload / LB + Hold A Unload Area (auto-anchor center).
Command Toast feedback polish: Clean visual toasts trigger once per action without spam.
Builder area command auto-anchors:
- Builder LB + A Repair Area auto-anchor.
- Builder LB + X Reclaim Area auto-anchor.
Build placement updates:
- Build placement slow/full pan toggle.
- Removed [X] Stay from the placement UI.
Affordability visual tweaks:
- Unaffordable build items remain readable.
- Reduced affordability caching flicker.
Cleaned selection rendering:
- Removed the redundant extra green selected-unit highlight circle drawn by the controller widget, preserving the native BAR outlines.

Payload Integrity (SHA256 Hashes)

BAR_Controller_Support_v0.4.5_AIO_PAYLOAD_1_OF_2.zip:
EE1A5AEF034E4ED2DEBBE07CC87ED78D75659C95C3932CF5DB2CD403E4CF9EB3
BAR_Controller_Support_v0.4.5_AIO_PAYLOAD_2_OF_2.zip:
18E525AABC4B36D900688D9C4CC91DA4A39AF5FDB5B5F3E5FC8E84206E1E333E
BAR_Xbox_Controller_Support_AI_Continuation_Pack_v0.4.5_STREAMLINED.zip:
E62AE7CD45685B7AFF1B26117776F3CAEC019E75A230A35F1CD109E2523734E2

Assets 8

02 Jun 12:45

UnderarmCape

controller-support-v0.4.3-queue-polish-aio-clean-install

487c025

BAR Controller Support v0.4.3 Queue Polish - AIO Clean Install

This is the current recommended installer for normal users.

This release is distributed as a small installer BAT plus PAYLOAD ZIP files because GitHub release assets must stay under the per-file upload limit.

Install

Download the BAT, README, and all PAYLOAD ZIP files.
Keep them in the same folder.
Run Install_BAR_Controller_Support_v0.4.3_QUEUE_POLISH_AIO_CLEAN_INSTALL.bat.
The BAT extracts, validates, and installs the payload automatically.

Do not manually extract the PAYLOAD ZIP files.

Why this release exists

Older full BAR.sdd packaging caused periodic RTSS frametime stutter. Testing confirmed that a fresh official vanilla BAR.sdd plus the stable controller-enabled Recoil 2025.06.24 compatibility engine and latest v0.4.3 Queue Polish LuaUI widgets runs smooth and keeps controller support working.

What is included

Fresh official vanilla BAR.sdd payload
Stable controller-enabled Recoil 2025.06.24 compatibility engine payload
v0.4.3 Queue Polish LuaUI controller widgets
Clean payload-driven installer BAT
README_AIO_CLEAN_INSTALL.txt

What is not included

No old backed-up BAR.sdd
No old full/bloated BAR.sdd package
No local BYAR Chobby.sdd
No Attempt 02 engine
No Git requirement
No GitHub CLI requirement
No internet requirement during install

Release Assets

Download all of these files into the same folder:

Install_BAR_Controller_Support_v0.4.3_QUEUE_POLISH_AIO_CLEAN_INSTALL.bat
README_AIO_CLEAN_INSTALL.txt
BAR_Controller_Support_v0.4.3_QUEUE_POLISH_AIO_PAYLOAD_1_OF_2.zip
BAR_Controller_Support_v0.4.3_QUEUE_POLISH_AIO_PAYLOAD_2_OF_2.zip

Notes

This AIO installer backs up existing BAR.sdd, BYAR Chobby.sdd, and recoil_2025.06.24 folders before replacing active files. It intentionally removes local BYAR Chobby.sdd from the active games folder to avoid old local install clutter.

Assets 6

31 May 12:06

UnderarmCape

controller-support-v0.4.3-queue-polish

e77aefd

BAR Xbox Controller Support v0.4.3 - Queue Polish

Legacy notice:
This release is legacy/cluttered. Use the AIO Clean Install release instead:
https://github.com/UnderarmCape/underarmcape-bar-controller-support-attempt-01/releases/tag/controller-support-v0.4.3-queue-polish-aio-clean-install

BAR Xbox Controller Support v0.4.3 - Queue Polish

This is the normal v0.4.3 release for BAR Xbox Controller Support. It is not a prerelease.

Important Requirement / Current Recommended Install

This mod still requires the custom controller-enabled Recoil engine, but the current recommended installer no longer installs the old full controller-support BAR.sdd package.

Use:

Install_BAR_Controller_Support_v0.4.3_QUEUE_POLISH_FINAL_CLEAN_INSTALL.bat
or BAR_Controller_Support_v0.4.3_QUEUE_POLISH_FINAL_CLEAN_INSTALL_PACKAGE.zip

The final clean installer uses:

Fresh official vanilla BAR.sdd from beyond-all-reason/Beyond-All-Reason
Stable controller-enabled Recoil 2025.06.24 compatibility engine from:
https://github.com/UnderarmCape/controllersupport-RecoilEngine-attempt-01/releases/tag/controller-support-recoil-2025-06-24-compat
v0.4.3 Queue Polish LuaUI controller widgets only
devmode.txt
CamSpringLockCardinalDirections = 0

It does not install:

old backed-up BAR.sdd
local BYAR Chobby.sdd
old bloated full BAR.sdd package
Stutter Fix Attempt 02 engine
LuaRules/controller game-side files

The previous full BAR.sdd packaging caused periodic RTSS frametime stutter on the user's test system. Fresh official BAR.sdd plus the latest LuaUI widgets and stable compatibility engine tested smooth and restored controller functionality.

Installer Hotfix

The final clean installer now detects the actual Windows Desktop path using Windows known-folder detection, so it works correctly on systems where Desktop is redirected to OneDrive. The log file is written to the detected Desktop path; if Desktop detection fails, the installer falls back safely instead of crashing.

Engine

Required engine release:

https://github.com/UnderarmCape/controllersupport-RecoilEngine-attempt-01/releases/tag/controller-support-recoil-2025-06-24-compat

Engine asset:

recoil_2025.06.24-controller-support-pr2985-win64.zip

The engine preserves the PR beyond-all-reason#2985 Lua controller polling API:

Spring.GetAvailableControllers()
Spring.GetControllerState(instanceID)

LuaUI Widgets

Primary widgets:

gui_controller_camera_test.lua
gui_controller_bindings_ui.lua

Optional diagnostic widget:

gui_controller_smartx_mouse_audit.lua
Disabled by default.
Use only for Smart X diagnostics.

Highlights

Built on v0.4.2 Smart X calibration.
Queue Polish.
Fixed Y Do Next queue insertion using vanilla INSERT behavior.
Fixed Y-held consecutive line/drag move queue continuation.
Removed redundant blue controller move preview overlay.
Preserved vanilla move path arrows/waypoints.
Added/fixed RT + A individual multi-select accumulation.
Final clean install packaging uses fresh official BAR.sdd, not the old full replacement package.

Preserved Smart X Fixes

Reclaim, Resurrect, Repair, and Guard target behavior.
Mex radius around 55 elmos.
Exact target priority.
Wreck beats mex priority.
Smart X Reclaim/Resurrect/Repair/Guard manual tests passed.

Other Confirmed Working Systems

Hold A brush selection.
Hold A + X brush filter radial.
Compact build menu scaling.
RT append.
Y + RT priority.
DGUN mode.
Self-destruct Back/View + R3 + L3.
Tactical radial.
Build/factory radial.

Known Deferred Work

Full vanilla Area Mex behavior.
Settings UI reset X/Y crash.
Selected-unit type cycling with D-pad Left/Right.
Area Mex clue: mouse audit reports Active Command ID = 11 when Area Mex command is active.

Do not claim Area Mex is fixed in this release.

Manual Test Checklist

Install:

Run the final clean installer.
Confirm gui_controller_camera_test.lua loads.
Confirm gui_controller_bindings_ui.lua loads.
Confirm the game uses the Recoil 2025.06.24 compatibility/custom engine.

Clean install verification:

Launch BAR normally.
Open Settings > Developer.
Set Singleplayer to Beyond All Reason Dev.
Start a local match.
Confirm no periodic RTSS stutter.
Confirm Xbox controller HUD and input work.

Smart X:

Con bot over wreck: Reclaim.
Res bot over wreck: Resurrect.
Damaged allied target: Repair/Guard.
Mex near 40 elmos: protected behavior.
Mex near 75 elmos: Move allowed.
Wreck near mex: wreck wins.

Queue controls:

Queue 4 moves, hold Y, issue new Move: new Move goes next/front and old queue remains.
Hold Y and draw consecutive move lines: second line continues previous queued path.
Hold RT and draw move lines: append works.
Y + RT: Y priority.

Selection:

Hold A brush works.
A + X filter radial works.
RT + A individual unit add works.

Visuals:

No extra blue controller move preview line/circles.
Vanilla move path visuals remain.
Compact build menu scaling works.

Existing controls:

DGUN.
Self-destruct Back/View + R3 + L3.
Tactical radial.
Build/factory radial.

Optional:

/luaui enablewidget "Controller SmartX Mouse Audit"

Assets 12

31 May 10:22

UnderarmCape

controller-support-v0.4.2-smartx-calibrated

db0dbed

BAR Xbox Controller Support v0.4.2 - Smart X Calibrated

BAR Xbox Controller Support v0.4.2 — Smart X Calibrated

This is a milestone release for the community-driven Beyond All Reason (BAR) Xbox Controller Support project.

Important

CRITICAL ENGINE REQUIREMENT: This controller support mod REQUIRES a custom controller-enabled BAR/Recoil engine compatibility layer build to function. The LuaUI widgets alone are NOT sufficient; they rely on controller-specific C++ APIs introduced in the custom engine. If you do not install the compatibility engine first using the automated installer inside this package, your controller inputs will not be recognized.

1. Release Classification

Milestone Release: This is a normal public GitHub release, representing the current best, most advanced, and feature-rich build of the controller widgets and presets.
Active WIP: Although this is the best public build, it is still a community work-in-progress. Expect some rough edges.
Earlier Baselines: The v0.4.1 and v0.4.0 stable releases remain fully preserved on the GitHub releases page.

2. What's New in v0.4.2

Smart X Calibration Fixes

This release fixes several Smart X (smartAction) targeting accuracy issues that were identified using the new SmartX Mouse Audit diagnostic widget:

Issue	Root Cause	Fix
Oversized mex no-Move blocking radius	`snap-build` radius (160 elmos) was reused for mex context-checking	Corrected to 55 elmo context radius matching vanilla mouse behavior
Exact wreck/unit/building targets ignored near mex spots	Mex context check ran before exact-target evaluation	Reordered: exact targets now evaluated first, mex check only as fallback
Wrong Resurrect command ID	`"restore"` keyword matched terrain command (110) before Resurrect (125)	Corrected Resurrect command keywords and descriptor lookup to use cmdID 125

Conservative Code Cleanup

Removed permanently-dead legacy settings UI code block (LEGACY_CONTROLLER_SETTINGS_UI_ENABLED = false) — 25 lines of unreachable code eliminated without any behavioral change.

New Diagnostic Tool (Disabled by Default)

SmartX Mouse Audit Widget (gui_controller_smartx_mouse_audit.lua) — a read-only diagnostic overlay for observing vanilla mouse smart/context behavior. Useful for future calibration comparison. Disabled by default. Enable only when debugging:
```
/luaui enablewidget "Controller SmartX Mouse Audit"
```

3. Target Installation Order (Summary)

This release package contains both the required widgets and the installer for the custom engine compatibility build:

Engine: Open the required_engine_installer/ folder and run Install_BAR_Controller_Support_v0.4.2_SMARTX_CALIBRATED.bat to automatically download the compiled custom engine, back up active stock files, configure devmode, and disable cardinal camera locks.
Widgets: The installer clones the controller-support-current-master-engine-shim branch directly, which includes all three controller widgets:
- gui_controller_camera_test.lua — main controller logic
- gui_controller_bindings_ui.lua — bindings/settings UI
- gui_controller_smartx_mouse_audit.lua — diagnostic widget (disabled by default)
Launch BAR: Select Settings > Developer, choose Beyond All Reason Dev in the Singleplayer dropdown, and configure your presets!

4. Feature Highlights

Smart X Context Commands: Controller right-stick cursor + X button issues smart context commands — Reclaim, Resurrect, Repair, Guard, Build Mex — with calibrated targeting matching vanilla mouse behavior.
Smart X No-Move Guard: Prevents accidental Move orders over protected smart targets (wrecks, mex spots, damaged allied units/buildings).
Binding Presets System: Includes Balanced RTS and Build-First Commander preset configurations.
Build / Factory Radial Menu: Map unit and structure factory blueprints onto a convenient visual radial menu.
Shift-Style Command Queuing (RT): Holding RT appends commands to queue end.
Do Next / Insert Front Command (Y or RB): Prepend urgent commands to the front of the queue with queue preservation.
Hold A Live Brush Selection: Hold A to accumulate mobile units in a live radius brush. Units are added as the brush touches them.
A + X Selection Filter Radial: While holding A, press X to open a filter radial (All Mobile / Combat / Builders / Air).
RT + A & RT + X Append Placement: Queue multiple building placements without interrupting production.
Grid Placement Lock (LB): Holding LB during placement locks coordinates to the grid.
LB Tap Placement Pattern Cycle: Tapping LB cycles through layout patterns.
Split Queue Removal (L3 / R3):
- Left Stick Click (L3): Deletes the current/next queued command.
- Right Stick Click (R3): Deletes the last queued command.
Command Layer (Back/View): Toggles the command HUD and quick tactical overlays.
Group Layer (Start/Menu): Switch to the Group layer to assign or recall unit groups.

5. Preset Mappings Overview

Balanced RTS Preset

A = Select / Confirm / Place
B = Cancel / Clear / Deselect
X = Move / Smart Context Command
Y = Do Next / Insert Front Command Modifier
RB = Build / Factory Radial Menu
RT = Append Queue (Shift-style Queue)
LT = Camera Speed Modifier
LB = Camera Pitch / Grid & pattern controls (during placement)
Back/View = Command Layer Modifier
Start/Menu = Group Layer Modifier
Left Stick Click (L3) = Remove Current/Next Queue Item
Right Stick Click (R3) = Remove Last Queue Item

Build-First Commander Preset

A = Select / Confirm / Place
B = Cancel / Clear / Deselect
X = Move / Smart Context Command
RB = Build / Factory Radial Menu
Y = Do Next / Insert Front Command Modifier
RT = Append Queue (Shift-style Queue)
LT = Camera Speed Modifier
LB = Camera Pitch / Grid & pattern controls (during placement)
Back/View = Command Layer Modifier
Start/Menu = Group Layer Modifier
Left Stick Click (L3) = Remove Current/Next Queue Item
Right Stick Click (R3) = Remove Last Queue Item

6. Smart X Behavior Reference (v0.4.2)

Scenario	Expected Behavior
Con bot reticle over wreck	Reclaim (cmdID 90)
Res bot reticle over wreck	Resurrect (cmdID 125)
Reticle over damaged allied unit/building	Repair (cmdID 40) or Guard (cmdID 25)
Reticle over empty mex spot	Build Mex (negative cmdID)
Reticle within ~55 elmos of built mex	No-Move guard (protected)
Reticle over wreck that is near a mex spot	Wreck target wins over mex
Reticle over open ground, no nearby targets	Move (cmdID 10)

7. Manual Test Checklist (For User — Not Yet Verified)

Note

The following checklist has NOT been verified by the release packager. The user should run this after installing v0.4.2.

A. Launch BAR with custom controller-enabled engine.

B. Confirm widgets load (no Lua errors in infolog):

gui_controller_camera_test.lua
gui_controller_bindings_ui.lua

C. Controller basics:

Camera move/rotate/zoom
Build/factory radial
Tactical radial
DGUN mode
Self-destruct (Back/View + R3 + L3)

D. Smart X:

Con bot over wreck → Reclaim
Res bot over wreck → Resurrect
Damaged allied unit/building → Repair/Guard as appropriate
Built mex at ~40 elmos → No-Move guard active
Built mex at ~75 elmos → Normal Move allowed
Wreck exactly on mex spot → Wreck wins, not mex

E. Y Do Next:

Queue 4 moves
Hold Y + issue new move → new move executes next, old queue remains

F. Hold A brush:

Brush selects mobile units as touched
A + X filter radial works (All Mobile / Combat / Builders / Air)

G. Compact build menu:

Scale setting changes build menu size

H. Optional SmartX Mouse Audit (debugging only):

/luaui enablewidget "Controller SmartX Mouse Audit"

8. Documented Known Issues

Commander Focus Utility: The Back/View + A + A shortcut (focus/select Commander) is currently unreliable. This is a documented limitation for a future release.
Settings UI X/Y Crash: In certain edge cases the settings UI reset may crash. This is a known non-blocker deferred to a future release.
Area Mex: Full vanilla Area Mex behavior is deferred. Smart X handles individual mex spot building correctly.

Assets 6

04 Jun 14:16

UnderarmCape

controller-support-v0.4.4-incremental-radial-ui-polish

ac4648c

BAR Xbox Controller Support v0.4.4 - Radial UI Polish Pre-release

Pre-release

BAR Xbox Controller Support v0.4.4 - Radial UI Incremental Lua Update

v0.4.4 is a non-AIO Lua-only incremental update.

Engine status: No engine code changed.
Installer status: No installer BAT changed. No new engine build required.
Requirements: Requires v0.4.3 AIO / controller-enabled engine installed first.
Multiplayer status: No multiplayer compatibility change beyond the existing custom-engine limitation.

Highlights

Area Mex Route A Controller Fix: Rewired Area Mex aimed placement mode to resolve placement order tracking bugs.
Repair Area Direct-Order Fix: Interception and direct issuing of repair orders inside the targeted circle using the custom Route A API, completely bypassing command active locks.
Tactical Menu Cleanup: Culled redundant movement state controls and pause-wait commands to prevent OpenGL matrix stack crashes.
Preset & Bindings Polish: Removed Balanced RTS fully, leaving Build-First Commander as the default/only preset.
Factory & Build Menu Controls: B closes the menus cleanly (does not dequeue), and X is the context-sensitive factory dequeue command.
Build Radial Categories & Tuning: Build categories now match the vanilla constructor categories exactly (Economy, Combat, Utility, Build), with direct D-pad category jump actions. Added in-game settings sliders for radial size, text scale, icon scale, border thickness, fill alpha, and item spacing.

Install Instructions

Install v0.4.3 AIO first if not already installed.
Extract BAR_Controller_Support_v0.4.4_INCREMENTAL_LUA_WIDGETS.zip.
Copy the included luaui\Widgets\*.lua files into:
C:\Users\kaili\AppData\Local\Programs\Beyond-All-Reason\data\games\BAR.sdd\luaui\Widgets
Overwrite matching files.
Launch BAR and play in Singleplayer: Beyond All Reason Dev mode.

Files Included

luaui/Widgets/gui_controller_camera_test.lua (Latest controller overlay and radial work)
luaui/Widgets/cmd_area_mex.lua (Route A Area Mex executor API)
luaui/Widgets/gui_controller_bindings_ui.lua (Bindings preset and settings details mapping)
luaui/Widgets/gui_controller_smartx_mouse_audit.lua (Smart X assisted targeting logic)

Testing Checklist

Build Menu: Verify category tabs are Economy (green), Combat (red), Utility (blue/purple), and Build (yellow/orange).
D-pad Jumps: Verify D-pad Up selects Combat, D-pad Right selects Utility, D-pad Down selects Economy, and D-pad Left selects Build.
Factory Queue: Verify X dequeues units from factories and B closes the radial without affecting the queue.
Settings Slider: Verify all build radial scaling parameters are adjustable under settings Radials category.
Area Mex: Verify placing Area Mex works correctly with controller.
Repair Area: Verify staging and confirming a Repair Area command executes repair orders.
Preset Cleanup: Verify Balanced RTS is gone and Build-First Commander is the only active option.
OpenGL Stability: Verify no stack errors or crash alerts occur.

Known Limitations

The custom controller support must be run on custom engine builds (like v0.4.3 AIO), limiting compatibility to local offline testing, singleplayer skirmish, and cooperative play on local servers.
Dynamic visual adjustments via the new settings tab require closing and reopening the radial menu to render the new scaled sizes.

Rollback Instructions

To rollback to the original v0.4.3 release state:

Re-run the original v0.4.3 AIO clean installer, or
Restore the previous v0.4.3 Lua widget files from backup.

Assets 6

29 May 16:24

UnderarmCape

controller-support-v0.4.1-milestone

5731f85

BAR Xbox Controller Support v0.4.1 Milestone Build

This is a major milestone release for controller support in Beyond All Reason.

Required Install Order

Download and extract the milestone ZIP (BAR_Xbox_Controller_Support_v0.4.1_MILESTONE.zip).
Open required_engine_installer/ folder.
Run Install_BAR_Controller_Support_v0.3.7_RECOIL_2025_06_24_COMPAT.bat (double-click it).
https://github.com/UnderarmCape/underarmcape-bar-controller-support-attempt-01/releases/download/controller-support-v0.4.1-milestone/Install_BAR_Controller_Support_v0.3.7_RECOIL_2025_06_24_COMPAT.bat
Wait for the engine installer to finish successfully.
Copy the v0.4.1 widget files (gui_controller_camera_test.lua and gui_controller_bindings_ui.lua) from the luaui/Widgets/ folder of this package and paste them into your active widgets folder:
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs\Beyond-All-Reason\data\games\BAR.sdd\luaui\Widgets\ (Choose overwrite/replace if Windows asks).
Launch Beyond All Reason.
Go to Settings > Developer.
Set Singleplayer to Beyond All Reason Dev.
Start a local skirmish.
Enable the controller widget if needed, open the Bindings UI, and apply a preset!

Highlights

Build-First Commander preset
Balanced RTS preset
Build/factory radial support
RT append queue / Shift-style queue
RT + A and RT + X append placement
Do Next / Insert Front modifier
LB hold forces Grid placement
LB tap cycles placement pattern
RB no longer cycles placement modes
L3/R3 queue removal during and outside placement
Back/View command layer
Start/Menu group layer
Same-type/future-unit group assignment behavior where supported
User-facing Bindings UI and preset system

Known Issue

Back/View + A + A commander teleport/focus/select is currently unreliable and may be ignored. This will be addressed in a later update.

Files

Most users should download the corrected ZIP and follow README_INSTALL_FIRST.md.

The individual Lua files are also attached for manual widget updates, but they still require the custom controller-enabled engine.

BAR Controller Support Engine - Recoil 2025.06.24 Compatibility Build
https://github.com/UnderarmCape/controllersupport-RecoilEngine-attempt-01/releases/tag/controller-support-recoil-2025-06-24-compat

Assets 7

29 May 12:58

UnderarmCape

controller-support-v0.4.1-presets-wip

35dd9c9

BAR Xbox Controller Support v0.4.1 WIP - Presets and Stick-Click Controls Pre-release

Pre-release

v0.4.1 WIP Pre-Release — Presets & Stick-Click Controls

WIP — Not Stable. The stable release is v0.4.0 Pre-Alpha. This is in-progress work for the next version.

What's New Since v0.4.0

Left Stick Click (L3) / Right Stick Click (R3) are now recognized as bindable inputs.
Queue removal redesigned:
- L3 = Remove current/next queued command
- R3 = Remove last queued command
New action: insertNextCommandModifier (Do Next / Insert Command Modifier) — Back/View hold prepends commands to the front of the order queue.
LT is now camera speed only — no longer a queue modifier layer.
Binding Presets system added to the Bindings UI:
- Balanced RTS preset
- Build-First Commander preset
- Confirmation modal before applying
- Active / Inactive / Custom status tracking

Known Issues

Build radial/menu action name in preset maps is unverified — build menu may not open from preset bindings.
insertNextCommandModifier button assignment (Back/View) may conflict with queue removal — needs evaluation.
No full in-game manual test pass completed yet.

Commit

35dd9c94 on branch controller-support-current-master-engine-shim

Files Changed

luaui/Widgets/gui_controller_bindings_ui.lua
luaui/Widgets/gui_controller_camera_test.lua

Assets 3

Releases: UnderarmCape/underarmcape-bar-controller-support-attempt-01