Chapter 424: InspectorNode

Core Idea

InspectorNode is a wrapper node that allows inspection of node values during rendering. It can be used to debug or analyze node outputs in the rendering pipeline.

Key Concepts

• type: Returns the type of the node.

Reference Tables

Constructor

Signature
`new InspectorNode( node : Node, name : string, callback : function

Properties

Property	Description
.type	Returns the type of the node.

Methods

Method	Description
.generateNodeType( builder : NodeBuilder ) : string	Returns the type of the wrapped node.
.getName() : string	Returns the name of the inspector node.
.setup( builder : NodeBuilder ) : Node	Sets up the inspector node.
.update( frame : NodeFrame )	Updates the inspector node, allowing inspection of the wrapped node.

Key Takeaways

1. InspectorNode extends: EventDispatcher → Node
2. Most relevant properties: type.
3. Key methods: generateNodeType, getName, setup, update.

Connects To

• EventDispatcher: parent class
• Node: parent class
• Source: src/nodes/core/InspectorNode.js