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Packages and Namespace

Published packages

• Pretext

  • source: src/Pretext/Pretext.csproj
  • primary namespace: Pretext
  • target frameworks: netstandard2.0, net461, net6.0, net8.0, net10.0
  • contains the core preparation, measurement, bidi, and line-layout pipeline

• Pretext.Uno

  • source: src/Pretext.Uno/Pretext.Uno.csproj
  • primary namespaces: Pretext.Uno.Controls, Pretext.Uno.Layout
  • target framework: net10.0-desktop
  • contains reusable Uno host controls and obstacle-aware text-flow helpers layered on top of the core Pretext namespace

Test project

• tests/Pretext.Uno.Tests/Pretext.Uno.Tests.csproj
• validates preparation and layout behavior under deterministic measurement

Sample project

• samples/PretextSamples/PretextSamples.csproj
• hosts a Uno UI that demonstrates the library in multiple layout scenarios

Core entry point

The public API is centered on PretextLayout and the data types around it:

• PreparedText
• PreparedTextWithSegments
• LayoutResult
• LayoutLinesResult
• LayoutLine
• LayoutLineRange

Relationship between the packages

The packages are layered:

1. Pretext is the engine. It is reusable anywhere SkiaSharp is available.
2. Pretext.Uno is a host-specific companion layer. It depends on Pretext.

If you are documenting or reviewing behavior, treat the core package as the source of truth for:

• segmentation
• measurement
• wrapping
• streamed line walking

Treat Pretext.Uno as a convenience package for host integration and advanced layout helpers.