7 replies to this topic

[kjbowker]

In the older versions of Gamemaker I remember that when you created and object, you could assign it a number that showed its depth in the game. That is if another object was a lower number it would be shown in front of an object with a larger number, or something like that.

I downloaded Gamemaker 8.1 and have been tinkering around with it to make games for my kids. How do I do the same thing in this version? Thanks for any help.

Kjbowker

[Super Lala]

The depth field still exists in Game Maker 8.1, and I believe it is where it always has been since Game Maker 4.0. It still works the same way.

Edited by Super Lala, 28 May 2012 - 07:53 PM.

[torigara]

Make sure to tick "Advanced mode" in the File menu.

[SEC]

It's below the "visible" and "solid" checkboxes, and above the "persistent" checkbox on the object information window. If you don't see it, enable Advanced Mode.

Here is a (slightly marked up) picture:

[kjbowker]

I have to be in 'advanced mode'. Then yep, I see it like it always was. Thanks for the replies and the help.

kjbowker

[psycho666]

I think in step event you just need to use the block assign variable and type there depth=-y
this is for all objects...

You are done...

[kjbowker]

I think in step event you just need to use the block assign variable and type there depth=-y
this is for all objects...

You are done...

[kjbowker]

Thx, always like to see someone post simple code that I can copy and paste.

kjbowker

Edited by kjbowker, 30 May 2012 - 05:35 PM.