For Layout Stepping and other such layout information. I usually create a LayoutSprite and create a set of vars on the object. Such as "NEXT_LAYOUT". So when the layout is done the ES will refer to
Goto Layout(sprite.NEXT_LAYOUT)
Cipriux is also valid.
GotoLayout( "level" & currentlevel + 1 )
Brita
I and I'm sure many others don't think your dumb(i don't speek for everyone), at least you listen and are trying to learn where others don't, won't and are hostile. For the more experienced programmers we know where your coming from. You have already defined a standardized pattern of using a set of tools. Your moving to a new environment and applying those development patterns to C2. However C2 is different enough that your patterns aren't working and feeling that C2 can't do these.
This is actually not uncommon as is a known situation. it's called Culture Shock(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_shock). That's exactly what happens one moving from one environment to another. Your facing it now. I faced it when I changed. I've seen other programmers go through it. Though each personality handles it differently. Some are more verbose in this shock than others.
I've seen culture shock in more than just cultures. Often I see culture shock in Windows to Linux/OSX, Android<>IOS, heck I've seen culture shock from FireFox to Chrome. I'm not saying everyone goes through this. I've never had culture shock with browsers or OS, but I have to admit using C2 was a culture shock. And this is the reason why veterans of C2 know that C2 isn't a tool set for just Toys. Where as that person who has used the tool for 2 hours thinks it's only for simple toy games.
My suggetions always has been. Start with a few small, but semi complex experiments. Get a feel for the difference before diving in. Get the feet wet. I tried diving in and found myself sinking <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy">.. and like the other poster. He designed some work, then realized 6 months later his code is crummy. Same here. My earlier projects are crumtastic in design and I will be going over them.