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- PhoenixAndStuf
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62 posts
Layer Menu Idea
Y'know, plain and simple, I would love it if there was some kind of menu designated for layers!


I dunno, the pictures are kind of self-explanatory. What do you guys think?


I dunno, the pictures are kind of self-explanatory. What do you guys think?
Last edited by PhoenixAndStuf (Dec. 8, 2022 15:30:52)
- Za-Chary
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1000+ posts
Layer Menu Idea
Honestly I think it's pretty good. Cool idea. Maybe there should be some sort of layout/list that clearly shows which sprites are in which layers, just so you can see it all at once. It may prevent confusion (“Which sprite is in layer 3 again?”). What do you guys think?
- zomboss1_1
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500+ posts
Layer Menu Idea
If you have a way to see what's in what layer, then, yeah, this would be an amazing idea! It will help with larger projects a lot!
100% support!
100% support!
- PhoenixAndStuf
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62 posts
Layer Menu Idea
Maybe there should be some sort of layout/list that clearly shows which sprites are in which layers, just so you can see it all at once.
I like that idea! I'll add some new mockups to the OP.
Last edited by PhoenixAndStuf (Nov. 25, 2022 06:17:55)
- 8bitrkt
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500+ posts
Layer Menu Idea
really good idea, although maybe not next to the stop button, I would put it between the “show” and “size” boxes under the stage.
(and extra points because I don't know of a browser extension with this feature)
(and extra points because I don't know of a browser extension with this feature)
- PhoenixAndStuf
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62 posts
Layer Menu Idea
(and extra points because I don't know of a browser extension with this feature)
Lol, I originally suggested something like this for a certain scratch browser extension but it got lost in the depths of Github. So I'm suggesting it here!
- PsychicAura
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100+ posts
Layer Menu Idea
This is definitely going to be useful, but what if there's like 200 clones?
- PhoenixAndStuf
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62 posts
Layer Menu Idea
What if there's like 200 clones?
If there are 200 clones, bluntly I don't think you have optimized your game well enough.

I do see your concerns, though. Maybe there can be a little toggle to see the clones?
Edit: Updated the mockups.
Last edited by PhoenixAndStuf (Nov. 25, 2022 22:01:05)
- epicboi17
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100+ posts
Layer Menu Idea
maybe instead of “Clone of Sprite (___)” just do “(___)'s clone”
generally this is very good idea so support
generally this is very good idea so support
- ajskateboarder
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1000+ posts
Layer Menu Idea
I support because even though layer blocks already exist, they aren't as simple and visual as the type you are proposing.
- 2Herios2Furious
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100+ posts
Layer Menu Idea
where would this be? it cant be where the x and y and sprite names are because those are specific to the sprite, not all of them. this could be placed in the bar where “file” and “edit” are tho :0
- 2Herios2Furious
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100+ posts
Layer Menu Idea
but its uniform with the “create clone of ()” block. also the first one just makes more sense to me idk why. maybe instead of “Clone of Sprite (___)” just do “(___)'s clone”
generally this is very good idea so support
- 7salad3salad
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1000+ posts
Layer Menu Idea
I believe this would be helpful for those with many sprites using many different layers, as I can see this could get very confusing if this wasnt a feature
- PhoenixAndStuf
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62 posts
Layer Menu Idea
Test, for some reason the pages for this seem to be broken
Nevermind
Nevermind
Last edited by PhoenixAndStuf (Nov. 26, 2022 21:28:39)
- cs3868895
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1000+ posts
Layer Menu Idea
It wouldn't have been useful only if you realize how confusing it will be with many sprites and you just have to layer all of them at once.
The struggle is real, The struggle is really real.
Big Support
The struggle is real, The struggle is really real.
Big Support
- randomguy3513
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1000+ posts
Layer Menu Idea
Finally, something that will solve my layering issues. There should also be layer labels so the go-back/forward block can be more valuable and easy to use.