Couple of questions on Leadwerks 3

[Rastar]

Hi, after playing around with the tool, the following questions came up:

 

1) I create a new project using the Project Manager (Lua). I would have expected that I can run the project right away, but it doesn't seem to work. Opening App.lua in the Script Editor and hitting F5/F6 just notifies me that <myproect>.debug.exe couldn't be launched.

 

2) Isn't there a way to change the size of models by entering their numbers? The viewports show me the sizes, but I seem only to be able to change them using the mouse which is awkward.

 

3) Are there any commands/shortcuts to snap to the grid? Or to align objects? Without that it's pretty hard to construct the scene you want.

 

4) Why can't I create new primitives directly in the main viewport? I would prefer to drag-n-drop them from the toolbar (giving me e.g. a unit cube) and then resize/reposition them using their property window (or the mouse).

 

To finish on a positive note ;-) I like the UI, it's pleasant to look at and work with!

[Andy Gilbert]

Im too waiting for answers to some of these, more so number 1.

 

I create a new project but cant run/test it?

 

From "getting started":

 

Lua Interpreter

 

The Lua interpreter is an executable built with the Leadwerks engine that will execute a Lua script as soon as it starts. The Lua interpreter will look for a file named "App.lua" in the "Scripts" folder, in your game project directory. The interpreter will call the App:Start() function once, and then continually call the App:Continue() function until your application ends. The Lua interpreter will be renamed to your game's name when your game project is first created, so it will be a real game executable.

 

 

I assume the above isnt happening? So dopy the Darkness awaits engine and engine.debug into your new project dir and it works, still needs fixing though.

 

Andy

[Josh]

I uploaded the pre-built Lua template executables for both Windows and Mac, so now you can create a new Lua project and start using it without having to compile it in Visual Studio or Xcode.