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The '''editor''' is where the level's blocks are arranged and the logic is modified. | The '''editor''' is where the level's blocks are arranged and the logic is modified. | ||
It is available upon editing a level in [[Build]]. | It is available upon editing a level in [[Build]]. | ||
The easiest way to edit a game without the tedium of scripting from scratch and is through [[Kit]]s. | |||
There are two modes: '''edit mode''', and '''play mode'''. | There are two modes: '''edit mode''' (or '''build mode'''), and '''play mode'''. | ||
Edit mode allows to move, place and remove blocks, as well as creating custom blocks and deciding game execution using wires. | Edit mode allows to move, place and remove blocks, as well as creating custom blocks and deciding game execution using wires. | ||
In this mode, two arrows are visible at the origin point `(0, 0, 0), found at the most southwest part of the world (in top-down view). | In this mode, two arrows are visible at the origin point `(0, 0, 0)`, found at the most southwest part of the world (in top-down view). | ||
The arrow to the right is the X axis, while the other arrow is the Z axis. The remaining axis, Y, is not shown, but is perpendicular to the two axes. | The arrow to the right is called the X axis, while the other arrow is called the Z axis. The remaining axis representing height, Y, is not shown, but is perpendicular to the two axes. | ||
Play mode plays the game as usual, but with additional differences: a stop button to return to edit mode, debugging information such as green or red lines by [[Raycast]]s, buttons at the bottom-right corner toggled by advanced inspection, and visible scripting blocks. | A maximum of 10 undos and redos can be performed under editing. | ||
Play mode occurs upon tapping the play button. It plays the game as usual, but with additional differences: a stop button to return to edit mode, debugging information such as green or red lines by [[Raycast]]s, buttons at the bottom-right corner toggled by advanced inspection, and visible scripting blocks. | |||
== Custom blocks == | |||
These may be sprites or [[Script Block|script blocks]] to accommodate your game. | |||
To create a custom block, tap the pencil button on a built-in block or a custom block from a folder of a game name by scrolling below. | |||
The game will prompt again for confirmation. | |||
From thereon, there is a [[color palette]], and five buttons: | |||
* The '''color palette''' has 11 columns and 3 rows totaling 33 colours to choose from. Use the limitation to your advantage. | |||
* The '''pencil''' button pigments voxels. Tap to paint only one edge of a voxel. Drag to coat a rectangular surface at this cross-section. | |||
* The '''voxel add''' button, signified by a plus sign with a square, creates voxels in the object using the desired colour. Tap to add atop the side of a voxel, or drag for a rectangular area over this side. | |||
: This button can also be used to extend the block size of the object: in a voxel bordering the block, tap (and drag) on the side where the voxel touches the boundaries. This will cause the custom to newly occupy it, unless the boundary exceeds 4 blocks along that axis or a same custom block prevents it due to blockage. | |||
* Oppositely, '''voxel remove''', signified by a minus sign instead, deletes any voxels in the object. Tap on a voxel to delete it. Drag to remove a rectangular area along the side's axes. | |||
: In an opposite manner, this button can shrink the boundary of the custom block provided that those respective blocks do not contain voxels anymore. | |||
* The '''brick stud''' reveals the sides which have [[glue]] on it. Tapping and dragging functionality is similar to '''pencil''' button; here, it removes or adds glue to the sides of the voxels. | |||
* The '''camera''' rotates, pans, and zooms the camera. | |||
Below these buttons is an undo, redo, and OK button. | |||
== Inventory == | == Inventory == | ||
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Drag to place blocks in the level. | Drag to place blocks in the level. | ||
Clicking on the '+' button shows folders. Any block you tap or click puts it to the front of the inventory row. | Clicking on the '+' button shows folders. | ||
Any block you tap or click puts it to the front of the inventory row. | |||
Tap 'X' to exit. | |||
=== My Blocks === | === My Blocks === | ||
This is where custom blocks are stored. | This is where custom blocks are stored. | ||
See [[#Custom blocks]] for details. | |||
=== Terrain === | === Terrain === | ||
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Some common templates to use, most notably [[Script Block]]. | Some common templates to use, most notably [[Script Block]]. | ||
* [[Box]] | |||
* [[Sphere]] | |||
* [[Physics Box]] | |||
* [[Physics Sphere]] | |||
* [[Pass Through]] | |||
* [[Script Block]] | |||
=== Decor === | === Decor === | ||