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−	~~This is the official documentation for Visionaire Studio: Adventure Game Engine. <br/>~~	+	#REDIRECT [[Main_Page]]
−	~~Please use the links below to navigate.~~
−
−	~~== Introducing... ==~~
−	~~{\| class="ts" style="width:100%;"~~
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−	~~\| [[An_Introduction_to_Visionaire_Studio:_Adventure_Game_Engine\|Visionaire Studio: Adventure Game Engine]]: What is Visionaire Studio all about?~~
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−	~~\| [[Meet_The_Team\|the Visionaire Studio Team]]: Say hello to the people behind Visionaire Studio.~~
−	\|}
−
−	~~== General Information... ==~~
−	~~{\| class="ts" style="width:100%;"~~
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−	~~\| [[Visionaire_Studio_Licenses\|License Options]]: Here are the available license plans for Visionaire Studio.~~
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−	~~\| [[System_Requirements\|System Requirements]]: Minimum & recommended system requirements for Visionaire Studio.~~
−	\|}
−
−	~~== A Quick Overview of... ==~~
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−	~~\| [[Visionaire_Studio_Startup\|the Startup Screen]]: The startup screen, which allows you to create a new project, open a previous or recently saved project etc.~~
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−	~~\| [[System_Menu\|the System Menu]]: The system menu of the Visionaire Studio editor.~~
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−	~~\| [[Console_Documentation\|the Developer Console]]: The developer/debug console that is available by pressing tab during a game launched via the Visionaire Studio Editor.~~
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−	~~\| [[Game_Tab\|the Game tab]]: See [[~~#~~Main Editor Tabs\|Main Editor Tabs]].~~
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−	~~\| [[Loading_Screen_Tab\|the Loading Screen tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs\|Main Editor Tabs]].~~
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−	~~\| [[Scenes_and_Menus_Tab\|the Scenes and Menus tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs\|Main Editor Tabs]].~~
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−	~~\| [[Characters_Tab\|the Characters tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs\|Main Editor Tabs]].~~
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−	~~\| [[Interfaces_Tab\|the Interfaces tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs\|Main Editor Tabs]].~~
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−	~~\| [[Items_Tab\|the Items tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs\|Main Editor Tabs]].~~
−	\|-
−	~~\| [[Cursors_Tab\|the Cursors tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs\|Main Editor Tabs]].~~
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−	~~\| [[Fonts_Tab\|the Fonts tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs\|Main Editor Tabs]].~~
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−	~~\| [[Texts_Tab\|the Texts tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs\|Main Editor Tabs]].~~
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−	~~\| [[Particle_Systems_Tab\|the Particle Systems tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs\|Main Editor Tabs]].~~
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−	~~\| [[Scripts_Tab\|the Scripts tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs\|Main Editor Tabs]].~~
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−	~~\| [[Actionparts\|Action Parts]]: A quick explanation of each action part.~~
−	\|}
−
−	~~== All About... ==~~
−	~~{\| class="ts" style="width:100%;"~~
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−	~~\| [[Action_System\|Actions]]: A quick explanation of the action system & the various action types that are available.~~
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−	~~\| [[Animation_Tips_and_Tricks\|Animations]]: A comprehensive guide on how to get the most out of the animation frame sequencer.~~
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−	~~\| [[Conditions_and_Values\|Conditions & Values]]: What are conditions & values? How can we use them?~~
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−	~~\| [[Control_Interfaces\|Control Interfaces]]: A quick rundown of control interface types & how to create them.~~
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−	~~\| [[Displayed_Text\|Displayed Text]]: What are the differences between Display text? Display Speaker Text? & Display Object Text?~~
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−	~~\| [[An_Event_in_Time\|Events, Loops, & Time]]: A comprehensive summary of various looping & timing methods you can utilize for your in-game events.~~
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−	~~\| [[Particles\|Particles]]: What are particles? & how can we use them to enhance our games?~~
−	\|}
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−	~~== How to... ==~~
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−	~~\| Create a Game Menu:~~
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−	~~\| Create a Save Menu:~~
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−	~~\| Build a Playable Scene:~~
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−	~~\| Configure Your Characters:~~
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−	~~\| [[Animation\|Create Animations in Visionaire Studio]]:~~
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−	~~\| Build Your Game: How to compile & export your game as an executable (.exe) file, ready for playing.~~
−	\|}
−
−	~~== The Lua Corner ==~~
−	~~{\| class="ts" style="width:100%;"~~
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−	~~\| [[Scripting\|Scripting]]: A quick guide to scripting in Visionaire Studio.~~
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−	~~\| [[Data_Structure\|Data Structure]]: A compiled list of scriptable & read only editor actions & options.~~
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−	~~\| [[Player_Commands\|Player Commands]]: A list of Exclusive Lua functions for Visionaire Studio.~~
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−	~~\| [[Common_Commands\|Common Commands]]: A list of Exclusive Lua commands for Visionaire Studio.~~
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−	~~\| [[Basic_lua:_Index\|Basic Lua]]: An introduction to scripting in Lua; for the general layman.~~
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−	~~\| [[Compiled_Index_of_Lua_Scripts_for_Visionaire_Studio\|Lua Script Index]]: A compiled list of ''shared'' Lua Scripts & examples made by various members of the Visionaire Studio team & community.~~
−	\|}
−
−	~~== A Few Tips... ==~~
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−	~~\| [[Approaching_Sound_Design\|on Sound Design]]: A few things to consider when approaching sound design & music production, for your game.~~
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−	~~\| [[Audio_Encoding\|on Audio Encoding]]: Recommended audio formats & a few tips on audio encoding/conversion.~~
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−	~~\| [[Game_Optimization\|on Game Optimization]]: Some tips on optimizing your game for mobile devices & mid-low end machines.~~
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−	~~\| [[Image_Encoding\|on Image Encoding]]: Recommended image formats & a few tips on image encoding/conversion.~~
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−	~~\| [[Marketing_and_Promotion\|Marketing & Promotion]]: A summary of all the various ways you can market & promote your game.~~
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−	~~\| [[Motivation,_Inspiration_and_Focus\|on Motivation, Inspiration & Focus]]: Some ideas & tips to help boost productivity, as well as advice on what to look out for.~~
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−	~~\| [[Naming_Conventions_and_Structure\|on Name Convention & Structuring]]: Tips on name convention & folder structuring.~~
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−	~~\| [[Video_Encoding\|on Video Encoding]]: Recommended video formats & a few tips on video encoding/conversion.~~
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−	~~\| [[Riding_the_Waves:_A_Workflow_Tip_Guide\|Workflow]]: A motivational Ted Talk (without the video) about improving workflow & reducing frustration.~~
−	\|}
−
−	~~== Main Editor Tabs ==~~
−	~~{\| class="ts"~~
−	~~\|- valign="top"~~
−	~~\| <b>Game</b>: This is where you can setup the main game properties: mouse, key input, languages, provide information & version build number etc \|\| width="30px" \| [[File:game25.png\|right\|25px\|link=]]~~
−	~~\|- valign="top"~~
−	~~\| <b>Loading Screen</b>: You can create an incrementally loading splash screen here; to display on game start \|\| [[File:loading25.png\|right\|25px\|link=]]~~
−	~~\|- valign="top"~~
−	~~\| <b>Scenes & Menus</b>: This is where you can create, build & design your scenes, menus, objects & actions to be performed etc \|\| [[File:scene25.png\|right\|25px\|link=]]~~
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−	~~\| <b>Characters</b>: This is where you can create your characters, outfits & animations etc \|\| [[File:character25.png\|right\|25px\|link=]]~~
−	~~\|- valign="top"~~
−	~~\| <b>Interfaces</b>: This is where you can create your main game control interface & on screen interfaces; such as inventory etc \|\| [[File:interface25.png\|right\|25px\|link=]]~~
−	~~\|- valign="top"~~
−	~~\| <b>Items</b>: This is where you create items that can be picked up, stored in your inventory, given to other characters or combined with other objects \|\| [[File:item25.png\|right\|25px\|link=]]~~
−	~~\|- valign="top"~~
−	~~\| <b>Cursors</b>: This is where you create & animate mouse cursors you will be using throughout your game \|\| [[File:cursor25.png\|right\|25px\|link=]]~~
−	~~\|- valign="top"~~
−	\| <b>Fonts</b>: This is where you include the various fonts that will be used throughout your game in dialogs, displayed text & displaying object/character labels on mouse over \|\| [[File:font25.png\|right\|25px\|link=]]
−	~~\|- valign="top"~~
−	~~\| <b>Texts</b>: This is where you will find all texts for the game: labels, names, scripts, dialog etc & you can edit them via this section; if you like \|\| [[File:text25.png\|right\|25px\|link=]]~~
−	~~\|- valign="top"~~
−	~~\| <b>Particle System</b>: This is where you can create particles; like snow, rain, fog, fire etc (advanced users) \|\| [[File:particle25.png\|right\|25px\|link=]]~~
−	~~\|- valign="top"~~
−	~~\| <b>Scripts</b>: This is the Lua Script editor in which you can write or include (load) external library files such as lua or c languages (advanced users) \|\|~~ [[~~File:script25.png\|right\|25px\|link=~~]]
−	~~\|}{{toc}}~~

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 | [[Motivation,_Inspiration_and_Focus|on Motivation, Inspiration & Focus]]: Some ideas & tips to help boost productivity, as well as advice on what to look out for.

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-| [[Naming_Conventions_and_Structure|on Name Convention & Structuring]]: tips on name convention & folder structuring.
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 | [[Video_Encoding|on Video Encoding]]: Recommended video formats & a few tips on video encoding/conversion.
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 | [[Displayed_Text|Displayed Text]]: What are the differences between Display text? Display Speaker Text? & Display Object Text?
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 | [[Video_Encoding|on Video Encoding]]: Recommended video formats & a few tips on video encoding/conversion.
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 | [[Common_Commands|Common Commands]]: A list of Exclusive Lua commands for Visionaire Studio.
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-| [[Basic_lua|Basic Lua]]: An introduction to scripting in Lua; for the general layman.
+| [[Basic_lua:_Index|Basic Lua]]: An introduction to scripting in Lua; for the general layman.
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 | [[Compiled_Index_of_Lua_Scripts_for_Visionaire_Studio|Lua Script Index]]: A compiled list of ''shared'' Lua Scripts & examples made by various members of the Visionaire Studio team & community.

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 | [[Audio_Encoding|on Audio Encoding]]: Recommended audio formats & a few tips on audio encoding/conversion.
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 | [[Image_Encoding|on Image Encoding]]: Recommended image formats & a few tips on image encoding/conversion.