Here is the D-Pad Demo in the code exchange:
http://developer.anscamobile.com/code/d-pad-demo
-Gamexcb [import]uid: 8517 topic_id: 2645 reply_id: 8514[/import]
Any way to make scenes like you could in GameSalad? Someone told me something about groups? [import]uid: 9983 topic_id: 2645 reply_id: 8621[/import]
@bambamgames check this out - http://developer.anscamobile.com/code/director-class-10
Much better than GS, you can add transitions! 
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http://developer.anscamobile.com/content/displaynewgroup
Think of groups as layers
Then put groups in a group and think of that as a scene [import]uid: 7911 topic_id: 2645 reply_id: 8628[/import]
Hey BamBam you can use a user made “class” to work with scenes you can find it here:
http://developer.anscamobile.com/code/director-class-10
Also I have a demo that implements basic controls and use of the Director Class:
http://www.mediafire.com/?2jg2ep54ay9ee1t
-Gamexcb
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How can I create and define the objects in a scene, level, etc. that is larger than the iPhone screen?
I’m cool with Lua, but I’m missing a concept. As an ex GS user, I’m used to being able to set my scene size to, say 1024*2048 pixels. If I want to create a large level in Corona, is there some way I can define the location of my track or objects off screen to be viewed later when the user navigates there?
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I been refreshing the page over and over again as it has been quite for a few hours. Hope that means everyone is hardcore into Corona 
Update on the training video, I have it and it is about 340MB. YIKES it is huge. So I have to edit some portions of it to make it more palatable.
As soon as its edited, I will post. But 340MB wow… Besides its three hours long and I don’t think you guys are up to seeing my jail mug shot face for that long
Carlos [import]uid: 24 topic_id: 2645 reply_id: 8800[/import]
I noticed also
I was figuring after the webinar everyones been coding I know I have
So far Im about half way done with the game play of my first game
Just a little simple shooter but its a great shooter to me cause it’s my first [import]uid: 7911 topic_id: 2645 reply_id: 8801[/import]
I’m still fighting with getting my sheep to jump lol
Everything else is coming along though
Looking forward to the video as I was touring when it was on 
Ace [import]uid: 9899 topic_id: 2645 reply_id: 8803[/import]
Hey Carlos, I’m going to work on my first project this weekend. I have a day job that kicks my aars during the week and have no energy afterwords. Anyway,The first issue I have is about playing a full frame animation. I’m re-doing a simple app I did in GS. It’s called WhaleTunes. It has a 300 frame animation that Loops. Currently its 480x320. I would like to up-res to iPad format. So my question is how? Will a sprite sheet handle this? or another option. Thanks for the help!!
Stan- [import]uid: 10062 topic_id: 2645 reply_id: 8805[/import]
@Stan
You could do video with corona if I remember right that’s what you wanted in gs anyway
@Carlos
Just got the go ahead from the boss I’ll be purchasing later tonight
@Ace
Yeah no sheep jumping here either can’t stay away from the coronas haha
Anyway the webinar was great can’t wait for the next one you’ll love it just be
Sure to have alot of popcorn ready [import]uid: 7911 topic_id: 2645 reply_id: 8810[/import]
@jstrahan
I think I will try both and see which one will work the best. It will be a good exercise.
Thanks! [import]uid: 10062 topic_id: 2645 reply_id: 8813[/import]
Got my subscription a few days ago! Corona is amazing!
-Gamexcb [import]uid: 8517 topic_id: 2645 reply_id: 8814[/import]
Well, I’m in!
Will keep on using GS until my sub expires…in the mean time, I’ll try to keep up with y’all.
I’ve seen the samples section, but not much related to the samples we used to have in GS.
Perhaps we should start our own?!
I have a couple of questions, maybe someone could post a link to samples or other posts (sorry still noob, figured I asked first before spending hours looking):
* Repeating background (like clouds)
* timers?
* spawning in random location
* spawning random ‘actors’
* how to get ‘actor’ off screen and auto destroy
* on collide destroy or trigger other event
* drag and drop
* move left/right up/down (w/o d-pad, but just plain ‘buttons’)
* particles
* follow finger (tap and have ‘actor’ move to where you touched)
* test on device or only in simulator?
* save/load
* post to twitter, facebook & openfeint
I think for the moment that’ll do
Glad I’m not alone here and hope we all can learn from each other.
Here’s to new beginnings.
Cheers!
RD [import]uid: 7856 topic_id: 2645 reply_id: 8816[/import]
@rdcube
Welcome I thought of doing the same but here’s my thoughts
If you make a game with gs then your sub expires then you can not update the app without recharging ppl for the update
Plus the time you spend on gs your not learning here
Right now you could sell your sub to someone pocket that money then once gs direct is released you can still make games if you wanted for free
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@rdcube
Ps everything you are asking can be done in corona fairly easy [import]uid: 7911 topic_id: 2645 reply_id: 8818[/import]
Thanks jstrahan.
I only have about a month left for my sub to expire, so I can’t sell.
I’m just trying to finish the game I had pending and releasing it, then, renew my Apple sub and for next year, try to have all my ducks in a row with Corona and update them with online leaderboards and such.
You mentioned all can be done with corona and I do believe that…but is there a central location to download samples w/o scavenging the entire forums? if not, is cool, I can search.
RD [import]uid: 7856 topic_id: 2645 reply_id: 8819[/import]
Only problem is when you update with leader boards will your customer be willing to pay again for the update
I have four games right at completion with gs but I stopped completely so my customer would only pay once
It seems most samples are spread out in the forums but I seem to be learning most from the sample apps and
The examples section and reading though the API s [import]uid: 7911 topic_id: 2645 reply_id: 8820[/import]
Let us know if there are specific samples that would help you. We’re working on more all the time. [import]uid: 54 topic_id: 2645 reply_id: 8821[/import]
signed, sealed, delivered im in [import]uid: 7911 topic_id: 2645 reply_id: 8829[/import]