Hi C2 users:

Another question from a nub. Is there a way to easily rotate an object? That is,

1. user touches object. (this is for the iPad so I need to use touch and also mouse for testing--I've read that tutorial on how to use both so can probably figure that out)

2 object rotates 45 degrees.

3. Repeat rotation. (I want this to be an endless loop, but want the user to be able to control the rotation based on the touch)

I have used another similar program where this is fairly simple. I'm just not finding an easy way to do this in C2.

Since I'm new to C2, I'm looking for something that I'd be able to understand without a lot of background in the software.

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At this time, I'm using the demo copy of Construct2 on the Windows 7 side of my Macbook. I was following the setup instructions to test on my iPad, but found that the demo copy doesn't allow for that option.

What I'm wondering, is if there is anyone who has setup the network options successfully on a Macbook Pro that is running Parallels. This is an important feature to me. As fine a product as Construct2 seems to be, if I can't test apps on devices over my LAN, I don't want to consider purchasing it.

Also, once the LAN setup is complete, will everything run OK over wifi?

As always, thank you for any information that you are willing to offer.

Hi there!

I'm everyone's Grandma--NOT! I come from the "Golden Age" of computers. I've had a fascination with no code programming since the beginning. The first such program that I attempted to learn was called "CanDo". It was created for the Amiga computer. The first real computer that I ever owned was an Atari 400! I am not a great programmer, but I have I've published a few apps to the Apple Store using Jquery Mobile. I'm looking forward to having all of you C2 genius's help me to figure out how to use this software and maybe I will develop something more for the Apple Store using it.

Mostly though, I enjoy learning new software programs and using them "Just4Fun".

Happy "no coding".

-Rachel (West Coast, USA)

WOW! Thank you. That is EXACTLY what I was after. I appreciate the help and the time you took to do the demo.

Off to study it now...

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I'm wondering how to create a standard background grid that displays numbers on both the x,y coordinates. I'd like to have a user enter the grid size and then generate a grid automatically. Can this be done in Construct2? If so, are there any examples or places too look? I've gone through this area and found nothing to help.

So a user enters two numbers: 20,20. A gird is generated with the included numbers. Grid below isn't the best representation, but I hope it will help you visualize what I'm trying to do.

      0      5       10   15   20

       ...............................   

       :      :        :       :     :

5     :......:........:.......:.....:

       :      :        :       :     :

10   :......:........:.......:.....:

       :      :        :       :     :

15   :......:........:.......:.....:

       :      :        :       :     :

20   :......:........:.......:.....:

Any help is appreciated and valued.

TIA :-)

Hi Rory,

I don't want to leave you wondering if I've ever made any headway with your sample code. I am buried under other work right now. That combined with the holidays haven't given me a lot of extra time to devote to Construct2. I have tinkered a little with the code sample . I'm not sure that Construct 2 is making sense to me yet. I'm thinking that it is more complex than I had imagined, but I as I get a little more time, I will see what I can make of it. Your code has helped me a lot to get a handle on approaching the environment as well as helping me with my original problem.

Thanks again.

Great! THANKS Rory. I appreciate the help.

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Rory,

You "ROCK".

YES!!!! The rotation of the bamboo is exactly what I'm trying to figure out. I'm so new to Construct2. The drag and drop is easy to get since it is already built into Construct2, but rotation has me stumped. I'm working on an idea for an application that needs to have the ability to rotate its objects on an iPad or iphone. I've built applications using jquery mobile, but would like to try to use Construct2 for a more ambitious project.

Is there and example or tutorial of how you did this.

Neat game.

Thanks...

Hi There:

Yet another newbie to Construct2 here and as is always the case, I'm looking for help. I need to see some examples of drag, drop AND rotate using touch.

I've found some examples of drag and drop using the mouse. They are good, but what I'd like to do in my "test" app is to have one object that can be dragged, dropped or rotated by a user when the object is touched. This is similar to what is done in many art programs when transforming a rectangle.

Would appreciate any kind soul pointing me in the right direction.

TIA