372 replies to this topic

[rinkuhero]

would it be possible to allow more than 3 types of particles in future versions? for the more complex particle systems, 3 particle types to a system sometimes aren't enough, and more than 3 would add to the program's flexibility.

[Alert Games]

@rinkuhero: It would be possible, however it would take a bit of work to reprogram many aspects of the program to accommodate multiple particles. Not only for the interface, but also for exporting. (Which also has issues already as it is)

But if there is enough interest for a new version, it may be considered. Thanks for your comment!

[Alert Games]

I want to delete this post.

lmao thanks for bumping my topic. haha

Also, people are still constantly downloading this program, so if you have any issues while using it, feel free to post them. Fixing small bugs is easy and quick enough to fix for a new sub-version release.

Thanks to all who have downloaded!

-alert

[Alert Games]

Thanks to D4rkS7der for the czech translation file! The link is available in the first post.

Otherwise, thank you for still using the program! If you have any effects you would like to share, please feel free and I may put together an effects pack that people can download for good effects already made!

-alert

[hans80]

hi there!
absolutely awesome, that this exists
thanks!!

my suggestions:

- view crosshair hotkey (toggle)
- spinner controls
- move background
- auto update screen

cheers :]

[Alert Games]

Hmmm I like the crosshair hotkey idea.

I think I know what you mean by spinner, but maybe not. For direction and speed and such, I wanted to add so that you can use the mouse to set the values. However, I did not start to work on any new features unless there is an obvious need for further development of the program

Yes, move background would be a very nice feature I agree. Again though, I dont know how many people would use it for that though :/

Auto update is kinda in the advanced mode section of the program. Although the Advanced Mode really could be redone to offer more options, such as customizable effects.

Another thing I wanted to do is change the program to allow up to a much larger amount of each part of the particle system. But this would take a lot of work because of the way it was initially designed.

And finally, another idea is to render a short clip to an AVI file, which could be helpful to place as a cutscene in a game, or for effects in a video.

*sigh* but those are only dreams. lol.

Edited by Alert Games, 30 January 2011 - 07:29 PM.

[hans80]

yeah, spinner controls: http://scripteka.com...ges/spinner.gif

i don't think you should overload the program with too many features.
just strengthen what's already there and make it as userfriendly as possible

[Alert Games]

Yeah I was thinking about using sliders that pop up when you use them. Much easier than putting in numbers over and over.

I agree I dont want it to feel bloated, however I also want it to be as useful as possible. Putting the effects in games is fine, but if it could output to another format to be used in video that would be cool too. I havent looked into the limitations of video format with Game Maker though yet.

[Astal]

Where is the Pname variable


part_emitter_burst(Sname,Ename,Pname,10)

when i put this in my bullet collison it says Pname is undefined

[Alert Games]

Pname is the particle name. You may have it as particle1. For example:

system = part_system_create();
emitter = part_emitter_create(system);

particle1 = part_type_create();
part_type_color1(particle1,c_white);

part_emitter_burst(system,emitter,particle1,10);

For more information, you can look up these commands in Game Maker's help file.

Thanks for your comment

[Astal]

hey also i cant get the gif mode to work. i tried clicking on the window after selecting record gif, i also tried f10 it doesnt save or anything. Any ideas?

[Alert Games]

It looks like animated GIF is broken. If I make version 3.0 of particle designer I will fix this. Sorry about that.

[Terrified Virus]

This is pure epicness.

[xpisigma]

What do I do about sname? I made a gml script with that program, says sname doesn't exist or something.

emitter1 = part_emitter_create(Sname);
part_emitter_region(Sname,emitter1,x,x,y,y,ps_shape_rectangle,0);
part_emitter_stream(Sname,emitter1,particle1,5);

particle1 = part_type_create();
part_type_shape(particle1,pt_shape_square);
part_type_size(particle1,0.20,0.30,0,0);
part_type_scale(particle1,2.29,2.67);
part_type_color3(particle1,255,65280,12642194);
part_type_alpha3(particle1,0.69,0.58,0.06);
part_type_speed(particle1,1.40,3.47,0.08,0);
part_type_direction(particle1,0,359,-1,0);
part_type_gravity(particle1,0,270);
part_type_orientation(particle1,0,0,0,0,0);
part_type_blend(particle1,1);
part_type_life(particle1,30,40);
emitter1 = part_emitter_create(Sname);
part_emitter_region(Sname,emitter1,x,x,y,y,ps_shape_rectangle,0);
part_emitter_stream(Sname,emitter1,particle1,5);

[Alert Games]

Sname = part_system_create();

It also looks like you have two emitters for some reason. (probably my fault) You can take one out.

It should export by default, but maybe it doesnt? I'm not sure...

[tombmonkey]

Thanks a lot, great tool.

[NicharCZ]

Oh, good job! And by the way thank you for czech language ^^ Díky

[dna48]

This tool is awesome. Thanks a lot for this.

I am having some problems though to use other sprites than the default. I mean when i try to load an image/sprite from a gif/png/jpg file it always marks in red over the load button "No image".

Can we use any image? what are the limitations?

Thanks again for this wonderful software.

[Alert Games]

I fixed the problem. lol

UPDATE:
-Fixed the sprite loading problem
-Updated all the version numbers to be correct
-Link to YOUTUBE channel with some effect ideas added
-Polish language file available


Thanks for pointing that out dna48!

Edited by Alert Games, 23 November 2012 - 07:02 AM.

[dna48]

I fixed the problem. lol

UPDATE:
-Fixed the sprite loading problem
-Updated all the version numbers to be correct
-Link to YOUTUBE channel with some effect ideas added
-Polish language file available


Thanks for pointing that out dna48!

You are the one to be thanked. Please DO include a donate button somewhere. This software is great and is really helpful

Cheers,