Define Menu

Definitions are a convenient way of creating a set of parameters which can be used by multiple players, NPCs, Weapons or Bullets across a range of projects.

The Definitions are accessed from the Define menu within the Level Editor.

Player Definition - Set lives, health, collision action, actions on killed

NPC Definition - Set health, collision action, actions on killed, display off screen

Upgrade Definition - Create upgrades eg speed increase, weapon upgrade, extra life

Input Definition - Set actions for controller inputs

Custom Variable Definition - Create Custom Variables to use in the game

Weapon Definition - Create weapon, set bullet, rate of fire, reload, bullet pattern etc

Bullet Definition - Create bullet, set sprite/model, collision action, behaviour etc

Shield Definition - Create shield and set properties

Movement Definition - Set how an entity moves (eg speed, rotation)

AI Event Definition - Create an AI Event

Event Condition Definition - Create Event Conditions to combine events

Clicking one of these types opens a new window which gives the option of creating a new definition; or editing, copying or deleting an existing definition.

Click Create New to create a new definition

Click the name of the definition to edit an existing definition.

Click the Copy button to create a copy of the definition and add it to the end of the list.

Click the Delete button to delete the definition.