Canvas
Canvas is the element that forms the game's stage--its map. Like RPG Maker, the canvas is assembled using small parts (tiles) that form the map.The canvas consists of four layers, on each of which tiles and gadgets can be placed. The scrolling speed of layers can be set individually for simulating 3D scrolling and other visual effects.
On the game screen, menu items are placed on a separate layer in front of the canvas. A background screen can be placed behind the canvas as well.
Canvas's Main Functions
Tiles
Each tile can be set to allow or forbid pass-throughs in four directions independently. They can also be set to inflict damage or change types on contact. It is also possible to make tiles change over set intervals to animate them.Tiles are available in seven sizes: 8 x 8, 16 x 16, 32 x 32, 64 x 64, 128 x 128, 256 x 256, and 512 x 512 pixels.
Links
This feature is used for instantly warping a gadget from a specific location on the canvas to another. Portals between two locations can be easily made just by specifying the origin and the destination locations. It is possible to assign conditions for allowing warping, as well as making one-way portals.
Camera
The camera is used for controlling the screen scroll. Courses can be specified for making forced scrolling effects. The camera can also be set to track a specific gadget.
Courses
Gadgets can be made to travel a specific path on the canvas easily using visual cues. In addition to linear courses, gadgets can be set to travel on curved or circular courses.