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Wim Deblauwe
Wim Deblauwe

Reputation: 26858

Unable to test game in game maker studio 1.4

My son is trying to create his first game using Game Maker Studio 1.4. We followed all steps in the book we are using (Game maker for kids). We now want to try to run the game, but it does not work.

Game Maker shows a Windows dialog that says "Open.." in the title and where you can select "Exe files (*.exe, *.ios, *.psp, *.win, *.droid)". I have no clue what file I should select here? If I cancel, I get a dialog that says "Compile failed, please check the compile window". But there is no error in the compile window, just a message "Compilation finished"

Upvotes: 2

Views: 2972

Answers (3)

Lhooq
Lhooq

Reputation: 4441

In the Files -> Preferences there's a Temp directory box and mine was set to a dummy drive.

I set it to the actual Temp directory of my computer and now it works well.

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Upvotes: 0

Baltius
Baltius

Reputation: 48

On the GM:S settings (File -> Preferences) on the window view, press "check Windows sdk".

If it turns red => reinstall Windows sdk and Windows visual studio 11 then specify path.

Let me know if it solved your PB

Upvotes: 0

user6061114
user6061114

Reputation:

I am assuming you are trying to make the game run on Windows OS, so these steps should work for you. (Clicking the blue numbers will dispaly and image relevant to the step)

1. Firstly make sure the platform target is for Windows and not a different platform as shown here:1 You click on the drop-down arrow to change the platform you wish to run/export your game too.

2. Now that we have that out of the way near the top left of the screen there should be a green play button. I have circled the button on this image to help you.2 You need to click this Green Play button.

3. After that Game Maker Studio will compile the code (this may take some time depending on how fast your PC is and how big the game is). You can tell if it is compiling if there is a loading box in the centre of the screen. Also remember to be patient as it could take a while.

4. If you have no errors in your code the game will successfully launch and you will be able to play it. If it didn't launch then Game Maker Studio will point out where errors in the code are to make fixing them easier.

I hope this guide helps and if you need any more help then just ask on the forms and I'm sure someone will be able to help you. Have a nice day and happy game developing!

Upvotes: 1

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