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Construct 3 r412

Linux Steam integration; File System improvements & more

22 October, 2024 ()

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In this release we have now implemented support for Steam integration in our new Linux exporter! This means both Linux desktops and the Steam Deck can integrate Steam features, including achievements, auto-cloud, and DLC. This is done with the separately installed Steamworks plugin, so be sure to download that to try it out. That plugin previously only worked with Windows WebView2 exports, but we've extended support to the new Linux exporter in the latest update, and verified it works on a Steam Deck too. This means as of this release we should have decent support for publishing to the Steam Deck with our own Linux exporter, so do give it a spin and let us know if there is anything amiss.

This release also includes a range of updates to the File System plugin, including the ability to use 'Shell open' and 'Run file' in the Windows WebView2 and Linux CEF exporters (intended to match the equivalent actions in the NW.js object), as well as better editor autocomplete support for known folder picker tags like "<documents>". Other improvements include the ability to use in-memory storage only with Local Storage, making it easier to save a project's storage somewhere else; a 'Save to JSON' action to also make it easier to store savegame data somewhere else; a new 'Overlap' mode for Mobile Advert; and a few other miscellaneous tweaks, changes and fixes. Happy testing!

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New Additions

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New example 'Day-night timelapse'
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Steamworks plugin: support for Linux CEF exporter
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Local Storage: 'In memory only' option
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Steamworks plugin: support for DLC
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Local Storage: 'Load memory from JSON' action; 'MemoryStorageAsJSON' expression
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System: 'Save to JSON' action
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Add note recommending WOFF format when importing fonts
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File System: 'Shell open' and 'Run file' actions (Windows WebView2 and Linux CEF only)
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Add note about ad/tracking blocking settings and VPNs if Construct fails to load
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File System: 'Desktop features supported' condition
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File System: autocomplete known folder picker tags in editor
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File System: add support for downloads known folder on Linux
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Mobile Adverts: add new 'Overlap' parameter to banner adverts
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Storage Cleanup dialog: add option to delete downloaded Linux CEF versions

Changes

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Windows WebView2: update to WebView SDK v1.0.2792.45
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Flowcharts: 'Start' action now replaces old flowchart with new one when using an existing tag

Bug Fixes

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Bookmarks bar: possible crash double-tapping on a bookmark
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Linux export: fix handling of re-launching app while open

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  • Whoah just last week I made a save system that will benefit greatly from Save to JSON! Thank you so much. I see that Save as JSON doesn't work with Wait for previous actions to complete yet. I wonder if that could work in the future.

  • Okay, I guess its finally the time to publish first game on steam! Was delaying it for the long time but seems like Scirra gives a clear sign for action :D

  • Wow! I can't wait to try out "Save to JSON" action!!

  • In my head, it would be perfect to start the game -> create a save json file in the Documents Folder, when exiting the game, save this Json in the Documents Folder, and when starting again I was able to load this file, with these changes does anyone know if it is possible to do this now?

  • These are improvements that really add value, I even feel like they listened to my requests. Congratulations to Construct Team, please never sell your business or close it, You guys are making history.

  • Wow! Feels like early xmas.

    The Steamworks plugin and file system support for Linux where the last missing parts for a new and fresh option to export to steam deck imho.

    And finally also a steam plugin DLC check. Love it so much.

    Good job. :-)

  • It's amazing to see FileSystem plugin getting parity with NWJS file actions and such!

    Is there any chance (unless I've missed this) of seeing "Does Directory Exist?" for FileSystem? This being both for checking a folder exists, or a direct path to a file.

  • Finally a DLC Plugin!!!

    Love you so much!!

    Now i can delete all javascript codes 😥

  • Guys, you are amazing. Great progress

  • Would be good to have an "Enabled Check Property" for MobileAdvert plugin