AppGameKit Classic: Easy Game Development

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24 Apr 2024Developer post
AppGameKit Classic to be retired
Over ten years ago we created a programming tool called AppGameKit Classic to help make apps and games for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android - using a cross-platform easy-to-use language. Along the way, we have seen some amazing creations, including a few of our own that reached the
26 Jan 2023Developer post
AppGameKit Classic 2023.01.26 update released!
Welcome to a new update for AppGameKit Classic. This small update includes these few changes: Fixed Android export using the AGK adaptive icon if only a legacy icon was supplied Added support for BMP image files Added GetInAppPurchaseIsRenewing to return subscription renewal stat
Welcome to a new update for AppGameKit Classic.
This small update includes these few changes:

Fixed Android export using the AGK adaptive icon if only a legacy icon was supplied
Added support for BMP image files
Added GetInAppPurchaseIsRenewing to return subscription renewal state on Android
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20 Dec 2022Developer post
AppGameKit Classic 2022.12.13 update released!
Welcome to the quarterly update for AppGameKit Classic. This update focuses on a range of important bug fixes. Bug Fixes Fixed Alt key combinations causing a system sound on Windows Fixed InAppPurchaseSetup failing unless both a normal and subscription product are added Fixed tex
Welcome to the quarterly update for AppGameKit Classic. This update focuses on a range of important bug fixes.
Bug Fixes
Fixed Alt key combinations causing a system sound on Windows
Fixed InAppPurchaseSetup failing unless both a normal and subscription product are added
Fixed text shaders not receiving shader constant updates
Fixed IndexOf when used on arrays of types
Fixed text not rendering with the correct default shader
Fixed JSON parser not decoding \u characters
Fixed apps including the User Tracking description when it isn't used, causing rejections by Apple
Fixed Chartboost not setting the COPPA restrictions if SetAdMobChildRating is set
Fixed AdMob not setting MaxAdContentRating if SetAdMobChildRating is set
Merry Christmas to you all and see you soon in 2023!
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11 Nov 2022Developer post
The AppGameKit Games Packs 1 and 2 will be FREE in a weeks' time!
These two games packs will be made FREE to download in a week's time. If you're considering adding them DLCs to your collection, then you should add them to your wish list and get them once they go FREE!
28 Sep 2022Developer post
AppGameKit Classic 2022.09.28 update released!
Welcome to the quarterly update for AppGameKit Classic. This update focuses on a host of NEW commands! AppGameKit Compiler Projects can now have more than 256 Types defined in them Text Added new text shader commands: SetTextShader( int iTextIndex, int shaderID ) SetTextShaderCon
Welcome to the quarterly update for AppGameKit Classic. This update focuses on a host of NEW commands!
AppGameKit Compiler

Projects can now have more than 256 Types defined in them
Text

Added new text shader commands:

SetTextShader( int iTextIndex, int shaderID )
SetTextShaderConstantByName( int iTextIndex, string szName, float value1, float value2, float value3, float value4 )
SetTextShaderConstantArrayByName( int iTextIndex, string szName, int arrayIndex, float value1, float value2, float value3, float value4 )
SetTextShaderConstantDefault( int iTextIndex, string szName )

Physics

Fixed SetPhysicsInitiallyAwake ignoring the provided value and always using true
In-App Purchases

Added new In-App Purchase commands to deal with subscriptions with multiple plans and offers

InAppPurchaseRedeemOffer()
GetAppReceipt()
InAppPurchaseActivateWithPlan( int iID, string planToken )
GetInAppPurchaseSubNumPlans( int iID )
GetInAppPurchaseSubPlanNumPeriods( int iID, int planIndex )
GetInAppPurchaseSubPlanPrice( int iID, int planIndex, int periodIndex )
GetInAppPurchaseSubPlanDuration( int iID, int planIndex, int periodIndex )
GetInAppPurchaseSubPlanDurationUnit( int iID, int planIndex, int periodIndex )
GetInAppPurchaseSubPlanPaymentType( int iID, int planIndex, int periodIndex )
GetInAppPurchaseSubPlanTags( int iID, int planIndex )
GetInAppPurchaseSubPlanToken( int iID, int planIndex )

iOS

Added GetAppReceipt() command on iOS to return the list of AppStore transactions
Android

Fixed APK export with deep links for Android 12
Updated Android target API to 31 (Android 12)
Added commands to return the size and position of any display cutouts on Android
Added support for both Adaptive and Legacy icons in APK export
Added command to request the app be pinned on Android
Removed deprecated expansion file commands on Android
Fixed Android sometimes returning device width and height as 1 at start before returning the correct values
Padded short sounds on Android to 400ms to avoid popping and distortion
Fixed APK export sometimes not finding java or jarsigner program
Fixed Android Keytool process sometimes not finding keytool program
IsPinAppAvailable()
PinApp( int enable )
Screen Area

Added commands to return the safe area that avoids all cutouts on iOS and Android

GetDisplayNumCutouts()
GetDisplayCutoutTop( int index )
GetDisplayCutoutBottom( int index )
GetDisplayCutoutLeft( int index )
GetDisplayCutoutRight( int index )
GetScreenBoundsSafeTop()
GetScreenBoundsSafeBottom()
GetScreenBoundsSafeLeft()
GetScreenBoundsSafeRight()

Social & Adverts

Updated to the latest Snapchat SDK
Updated to the latest Chartboost SDK
Light & Dark Modes

Added command to check if the device is in dark theme mode

IsDarkTheme()

Misc

Fixed command name for GetFractalXYZ
Updated Firebase SDK on iOS and Android
Fixed very long Print() string (100,000+ characters) causing a crash
Fixed SetWindowSize on Windows not allowing windows bigger than the screen when allowOversize parameter is set to 1
Tier 2

Added new common code folder for Android Tier 2 apps to simplify updates
Android Tier 2 projects have a new structure that shares common files and external libraries to make them easier to add, remove, and update
As usual Steam owners of AppGameKit Classic will have the update ready for them. TheGameCreators customers can download the new version direct from our servers from their order history area of the TheGameCreators website
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28 Jun 2022Developer post
AppGameKit Classic 2022.06.28 update released!
Welcome to the quarterly update for AppGameKit Classic. This update focuses on a host of NEW commands! Noise Generator Commands We've added some new noise generator commands. These are useful for things like procedural textures and generating height maps: SetupNoise - Initialises
Welcome to the quarterly update for AppGameKit Classic. This update focuses on a host of NEW commands!
Noise Generator Commands
We've added some new noise generator commands. These are useful for things like procedural textures and generating height maps:

SetupNoise - Initialises Open Simplex noise generation
GetNoiseX - Returns 1D noise value
GetNoiseXY - Returns 2D noise values
GetNoiseXYZ - Returns 3D noise values
GetFractalX - Returns Fractal/Fractional Brownian Motion 1D noise value
GetFractalXY - Returns Fractal/Fractional Brownian Motion 2D noise values
GetFractalXYZ - Returns Fractal/Fractional Brownian Motion 3D noise values
Sprite Physics
The sprite physic commands have been expanded, providing extra control. You can now set properties such as the gravity scaling and whether a sprite can sleep or not, this lets you take control instead of AppGameKit making all the choices:

SetSpritePhysicsGravityScale - Gravity scaling
SetSpritePhysicsInitiallyAwake - Set if the sprite is initially awake or set
SetSpritePhysicsAllowSleep - Allows a sprite to sleep
GetSpritePhysicsGravityScale - Returns the gravity scaling value
GetSpritePhysicsInertia - Returns the current inertia value
GetSpritePhysicsIsBullet - Returns true if the sprite is set as a bullet
GetSpritePhysicsIsAwake - Returns true if the sprite is awake
Tweening
New tweening commands provide more information to you about the tweening system. For example, you now have the ability to discover the current time for a tween and its duration. You can also clear all tweens for a sprite, text etc. This resets the state of those tweens, allowing you to clear all tweens with one command prior to adding new tweens for your sprites:

ClearTweenSprite - Clears all tweens for the sprite
ClearTweenCustom - Clears all tweens for the custom tween
ClearTweenText - Clears all tweens for the text
ClearTweenChar - Clears all tweens for the char
ClearTweenObject - Clears all tweens for the object
GetTweenSpriteTime - Get the current time for a sprite
GetTweenSpriteEndTime - Get the end time for a sprite tween
GetTweenCustomTime - Get the current custom time
GetTweenCustomEndTime - Get the end time for a custom tween
GetTweenTextTime - Get the current text time
GetTweenTextEndTime - Get the end time for a text tween
GetTweenCharTime - Get the current char time
GetTweenCharEndTime - Get the end time for a char tween
GetTweenObjectTime - Get the current object time
GetTweenObjectEndTime - Get the end time for an object tween
Bug fixing
Fixed a crash when using the Spaces command when the length specified was negative
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25 Apr 2022Developer post
THE DEFINITIVE GAME MAKING COLLECTION - now available
Just released! The complete collection of classic GameGuru and AppGameKit, bundled with an eye watering 36 (yes 36!) DLC packages, literally every single DLC ever produced for them! This is undeniably the most comprehensive and definitive introduction to the exciting world of gam
01 Apr 2022Developer post
AppGameKit Classic 2022.04.01 update released!
Welcome to the quarterly maintenance update for AppGameKit Classic which delivers these improvements: Android Apps will now use the full screen on Android devices that have pinhole cameras If keytool generation fails add a file called "keytool.txt" into the Editor/data folder and
Welcome to the quarterly maintenance update for AppGameKit Classic which delivers these improvements:
Android

Apps will now use the full screen on Android devices that have pinhole cameras
If keytool generation fails add a file called "keytool.txt" into the Editor/data folder and specify the full path and executable name for the keytool program
iOS

Fixed a crash when exporting with adverts enabled on iOS
Linux

Fixed case sensitive issues with Tier 2 projects on Linux
Commands

New "GetErrorMode" command added
The ShowChooseImageScreen could cause your app to lockup on iOS if you didn't press the cancel button or pick an image. This is now fixed
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07 Dec 2021Developer post
AppGameKit Classic 2021.12.07 update released!
Welcome to the December update for AppGameKit Classic. The main focus has been to fix the Android exporting features: Android Android App Bundles - export updated to ensure certain media is not compressed when the APK is delivered You can now target API level 30 for the Google Pl
Welcome to the December update for AppGameKit Classic. The main focus has been to fix the Android exporting features:
Android

Android App Bundles - export updated to ensure certain media is not compressed when the APK is delivered
You can now target API level 30 for the Google Play Store
Physics

Fixed a memory leak caused by creating dynamic and kinematic bodies.
Tidy Up

Removed warning messages for deprecated commands such as EnableClearDepth and EnableClearColor.
Documenation

Updated documentation for the CreateMemblock command
IndexOf compiler error message updated
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17 Nov 2021Developer post
AppGameKit ‘Create a Game’ community competition
Calling all game-makers! AppGameKit users can enter this great competition, being run on the forum, to create a game that includes the basic elements of the Tower Defence subgenre. The competition is being run by AppGameKit mods and legends - BlinkOk, Scraggle and Virtual Nomad.
11 Oct 2021Developer post
AppGameKit Classic 2021.10.11 update released!
Welcome to the October update for AppGameKit Classic. This new version brings support for Android bundles to ensure apps comply with the Google Play store rules and regulations. The full list of changes is listed here; iOS Fixed a crash on iOS when attempting to restore purchases
Welcome to the October update for AppGameKit Classic. This new version brings support for Android bundles to ensure apps comply with the Google Play store rules and regulations. The full list of changes is listed here;
iOS

Fixed a crash on iOS when attempting to restore purchases
Android

Updated Android export to enable exporting to an App Bundle for Google Play. Please note that only the WINDOWS IDE can export App Bundles. Mac and Linux do not support this feature at this time.
The Java Development Kit (JDK) must now be installed prior to exporting an APK or App Bundle. You can download it from here; https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/java-se-glance.html
APKs are now signed with both V1 and V2 signatures to support future versions of Android
Fixed Google Service App ID field in Android Export dialog being limited to 12 characters
AGK Core fixes

Fixed array FromJSON() crashing when converting an empty string into an integer or float
Fixed a problem with the print command not dealing with more than 20 digits in a float. Previously anything greater than this would cause a silent crash
Fixed a crash when using SetMusicLoopTimesOGG
Added a new find feature for unsorted arrays called IndexOf. An example of it use would be: index = array.IndexOf ( 123 ) – so index will be assigned the index of the array if it can find the value 123, otherwise it will be -1
SetEditBoxTextSize command reference updated
Updated command reference for Len and ByteLen
Additional information added to the tips section of the documentation explaining about case sensitivity and tier 1 apps and their bytecode.
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14 Jun 2021Developer post
AppGameKit Classic 2021.06.14 update released!
The latest version of AppGameKit Classic is now released! In this new version we've updated AppGameKit Studio to comply with Google's latest App Billing Library. With these changes there are some key changes to how InAppPurchases work. We've also updated the advert systems to com
The latest version of AppGameKit Classic is now released! In this new version we've updated AppGameKit Studio to comply with Google's latest App Billing Library. With these changes there are some key changes to how InAppPurchases work. We've also updated the advert systems to comply with the new iOS advert consent rules.
Here's a full list of the changes in this version:
Android Updates

Updated Android In App Billing library to version 3 as required by Google
InAppPurchaseSetKeys is no longer required on Android
Fixed Google Play warning about requestLegacyExternalStorage when submitting an app
InAppPurchases

Added InAppPurchaseResetPurchase to reset a consumable purchase back to a purchasable state
Removed type 1 (consumable) products when using InAppPurchaseAddProductID in favour of explicitly consuming them with InAppPurchaseResetPurchase
Both consumable and non-consumable products must now use type 0 in InAppPurchaseAddProductID with consumables using InAppPurchaseResetPurchase
Added GetInAppPurchaseAvailable2 to provide more detail about the state of a purchase
Deprecated GetInAppPurchaseState as multiple purchases can now be in progress at once, use GetInAppPurchaseAvailable2 to check a payment's progress
InAppPurchaseRestore now functions on Android
Added GetInAppPurchaseToken to return the Google Play purchase token used to verify and distinguish between purchases
Broadcasting multiple times to the AGK player will now reset the IAP product list between broadcasts
Fixes & Tweaks

Fixed SetImageSubImages command not being found
The SaveSharedVariable commands will no longer function on Android 10 or above due to Android changes
Removed Amazon Ads due to the Amazon Mobile Ads network shutting down
Advertising

Updated Chartboost to version 8.4.1 on iOS
Updated Chartboost to version 8.2.1 on Android
Updated AdMob to version 20.1.0 on Android
Updated AdMob and Chartboost implementations for new consent dialog
Check the Advert example projects for the new recommended consent process
Updated iOS for iOS 14 ad tracking changes
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26 May 2021Developer post
AppGameKit Shader, Sound and Giant Asset Packs are all on promotion!
Don't miss this chance to add the AppGameKit Shader Pack, Sound Library Pack and Giant Asset Pack 1 titles to your game making tool box and save at the same time with some great discounts. The AppGameKit Sound Library is currently discounted by 60%. With 430 royalty free sounds i
25 May 2021Developer post
AppGameKit Sound Library Update!
The AppGameKit Sound Library is currently discounted 60% until the 7th June. We've also just added 30 new sounds to the AppGameKit Sound Library DLC! A new military theme category is now available to all owners of the Sound Library. Here's a full list of all the sounds in this ne
The AppGameKit Sound Library is currently discounted 60% until the 7th June. We've also just added 30 new sounds to the AppGameKit Sound Library DLC!
A new military theme category is now available to all owners of the Sound Library.
Here's a full list of all the sounds in this new category;

ArtilleryClose.wav - Crunchy artillery shot
ArtilleryDouble.wav - Rapid double artillery shot
ArtilleryQuake.wav - Deep booming artillery fire
CannonHard.wav - Short auto-cannon fire
CannonKnock.wav - Heavy auto-cannon fire
CannonShell.wav - Light metallic sound with motor
CannonSmack.wav - Short descending auto-cannon fire
CannonSoft.wav - General auto-cannon fire
GrenadeWham.wav - White noise grenade launch
Laser90s.wav - Classic tonal laser effect
LaserHoned.wav - Short zap laser with grey blast
RayBlue.wav - Buzzy ray gun beam
RayRed.wav - Hissy ray
RearmBeep.wav - Click, hiss, multiple beeps
RearmClick.wav - Click, electronic motor
RearmHiss.wav - Hiss, click
RearmMotor.wav - Hiss, motor sound, click
RearmRecoil.wav - Electronic motor, light click
RearmTinkle.wav - Click, metallic click
RifleCrunch.wav - Short rifle fire
RifleHigh.wav - Deep rifle fire with electronic motor
RifleSnub.wav - Rifle fire with recoil, click
RifleTonal.wav - Short metallic rifle fire
SmashBigWindow.wav - Pane of glass smash
SupergunBrass.wav - Deep artillery blast, brassy tone
SupergunOrch.wav - Powerful artillery fire with motor, orchestral blast
SupergunSpark.wav - Thunder-like artillery blast
SupergunThun.wav - Powerful artillery fire
TimeBombBeep.wav - Beep, clicks
TimeBombOldFash.wav - Toy clock loop
All existing owners of the DLC will have access to this update right now.
Thinking of buying the Sound Library? It's a great time to do so as it's on offer this week:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/602720/AppGameKit_Sound_Library/
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24 May 2021Developer post
AppGameKit Studio - 60% off for a limited time!
The premier version of AppGameKit that features a powerful editor and a new Vulkan rendering engine is now on promotion for a limited time with a saving of 60%. If you're looking to get into app development or thinking of moving up from AppGameKit Classic then this is a great opp
The premier version of AppGameKit that features a powerful editor and a new Vulkan rendering engine is now on promotion for a limited time with a saving of 60%.
If you're looking to get into app development or thinking of moving up from AppGameKit Classic then this is a great opportunity to add AppGameKit Studio to your software library.

Designed and built from the ground up to fully support the AppGameKit Script language
Edit multiple projects at any one time and set the layout that suits your workflow
Powerful editing tools help you code fast and efficiently
An integrated Scene Editor - now it’s a cinch to drag & drop 2D assets to build up and visualise the scenes in your app
Fast development and testing environment - code your apps once and then compile them almost instantly for testing on desktop or broadcast over WiFi to your mobile devices
Help is always at hand with the new integrated help window
Easily find and fix bugs by using the new live debugging features and the extensive watch list support
Visualise and manage your media assets with the asset browser window
Deeper shader integration with editing and testing of shaders within the editor
OpenGL shaders and Vulkan shaders are fully supported
New Vulkan rendering graphics engine
Develop your apps on PC or Mac devices and then export them to run on PC, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android platforms
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1024640/AppGameKit_Studio/
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16 Apr 2021Developer post
AppGameKit Classic is on promotion!
AppGameKit Classic is currently on promotion with a deep 70% discount. At this price it's a great time to add this trusted and recently updated game-making product to your library. Games and apps can be developed and easily deployed to your chosen mobile devices for rapid prototy
22 Mar 2021Developer post
AppGameKit VR DLC on sale now!
With just a few commands you can start to develop your own VR experiences with AppGameKit and the AppGameKit VR plugin! From detecting the head mounted display to registering touch events from the touch controllers. There are over 60 commands provided and we’ve created some great
18 Mar 2021Developer post
AppGameKit Bumper Pack is on special promotion!
We're currently running a great discount on the AppGameKit Classic Bumper Pack until 29th March - so if you're new to AppGameKit and want to start with a great Bundle deal - look no further! This bundle includes all this: AppGameKit Classic AppGameKit Giant Asset Pack 1 AppGameKi
We're currently running a great discount on the AppGameKit Classic Bumper Pack until 29th March - so if you're new to AppGameKit and want to start with a great Bundle deal - look no further!
This bundle includes all this:

AppGameKit Classic
AppGameKit
Giant Asset Pack 1
AppGameKit - Giant Asset Pack 2
AppGameKit for Raspberry Pi
AppGameKit - Games Pack 1
AppGameKit - Educational Material
AppGameKit - 3D Asset Pack
Click here to view the AppGameKit Classic Bumper Pack
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10 Feb 2021Developer post
AppGameKit Classic 2021.02.10 latest version released!
Today we have released AppGameKit Classic Version 2021.02.10, here's what's new: AdMob Commands Fixed AdMob reward videos on Android sometimes rendering incorrectly Added SetAdMobChildRating command to notify AdMob if the app is targeted at children Added GetRewardAdValueAdMob co
Today we have released AppGameKit Classic Version 2021.02.10, here's what's new:
AdMob Commands
Fixed AdMob reward videos on Android sometimes rendering incorrectly
Added SetAdMobChildRating command to notify AdMob if the app is targeted at children
Added GetRewardAdValueAdMob command to get the reward amount from a reward ad
New Memblock Commands

Added CreateImageFromPNGMemblock to convert a memblock containing a PNG file into an AGK image
Added CreateSoundFromOGGMemblock to convert a memblock containing an OGG file into an AGK sound
Added CreateMusicFromOGGMemblock to convert a memblock containing an OGG file into an AGK music file
Added GetMemblockSHA1 to hash the contents of a memblock
Added GetMemblockSHA256 to hash the contents of a memblock
Added SetImageSubImages to change the subimages.txt file currently applied to an AGK image
Text Fix

Fixed TTF fonts rendering at lower quality if the text was place at a half pixel position
Android Review Command

Added support for the RequestAppReview command on Android (Google Play only)
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16 Nov 2020Developer post
AppGameKit Classic 2020.11.16 latest version released!
We've just released a maintenance update to AppGameKit Classic! Here are all the details of the update: iOS Fixed image corruption and quality reduction on iPad Mini 5th Gen and iPad Air 3rd Gen Android Fixed video duration not resetting to 0 immediately after a LoadVideo call on
We've just released a maintenance update to AppGameKit Classic!
Here are all the details of the update:
iOS

Fixed image corruption and quality reduction on iPad Mini 5th Gen and iPad Air 3rd Gen
Android

Fixed video duration not resetting to 0 immediately after a LoadVideo call on Android
Fixed a crash on Android devices using the Adreno GPU when sending the app to the background
In-App Purchases

In app purchases on Android that fail to verify will now be ignored instead of causing an unrecoverable error during IAP setup
Added code to allow In App Purchase promotions to be selected in iTunesConnect
Notifications

Fixed local notifications on iOS causing a crash if tapped when the app is not running
VR DLC

Fixed a bug causing AGKVR DLC to show a black screen on the headset when using OpenGL with some GPUs
Amazon Adverts

Removed Amazon Ads from Google APK export due to policy conflicts
Windows issues

Fixed SetSyncRate always using mode 0 on Windows even if mode 1 is set
Fixed frame rate not reaching the value requested with SetSyncRate on the latest version of Windows 10
Drawing

Fixed DrawEllipse drawing small ellipses incorrectly
DrawLine, DrawBox, and DrawEllipse now accept colors with alpha values to draw partially transparent shapes
HTTP

Increased the number of simultaneous HTTP connections on Windows from 2 to 8
Third part SDK support

Updated Firebase SDK to version 18.0.0 on Android
Updated Chartboost SDK to version 8.1.0 on Android
Updated AdMob SDK to version 19.5.0 on Android
Removed Amazon Ads from the Google version of the Android player due to conflicts with Google's ad policy
Tier 2

Updated Android Tier 2 projects for Android Studio 4.1
Misc

Calling the Mod command with a divisor of 0 will now return 0
Fixed auto-generated tangents being incorrect on triangles with a normal equal to -1 in the Y direction
Fixed a crash when using GetAppInstalled()
Fixed a memory leak when creating and deleting objects from height maps
Fixed ShareFile and ShareImage on Android 10 and higher
Fixed SaveSharedVariable commands for Android 10 but they will no longer work on Android 11 or higher due to file system restrictions
Writing to raw: file paths outside the app write folder will not work on Android 11 or higher due to file system restrictions
Fixed screen recording on Android 10 and above
ENJOY :-)
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Updates & announcements

Noise Generator Commands

Sprite Physics

Tweening

Bug fixing