GameMaker v3.9.92

[Al Staffieri]

GameMaker v3.9.92 is now an official release. You can get the latest update from the GameMaker web page at:
http://www.macgamemaker.com

v3.9.92 - 1/30/09
-FIX: Using REPEAT with a negative number resulted in an infinite loop. All REPEAT loops will now execute at least once even if the variable is less than 1.
-FIX: Additional fixes for any remaining REPEAT bugs.
-FIX: PRINT text wasn't showing up until the entire script was completed.
-FIX: The "Do on mouse down" option in click areas did not work correctly in compiled games.
-MOD: Increase the maximum lines of code to 750.
-MOD: Updated internet links to point to new site.


If you've been using a beta version you should still download this update because it has more fixes for the REPEAT bug than the last beta did.

[Tireas Dragon]

So you have the Repeat bug figured out now?

[Al Staffieri]

So you have the Repeat bug figured out now?

I hope so!  I think it's totally fixed. I made some changes this week and did a lot of testing. everything worked.

[Silverwind]

That's odd, the updater doesn't create the new GM folder when I use it yet I still get the successful installation dialogue.

[Gnome]

mine doesn't recognize my GM as GM

[Al Staffieri]

That's odd, the updater doesn't create the new GM folder when I use it yet I still get the successful installation dialogue.

It creates a zip file in the same folder as the updater application. Try looking there and let me know if you see it. It should be named GameMaker3992.zip.

[Al Staffieri]

mine doesn't recognize my GM as GM

Were you using a beta? It could be a problem maybe not recognizing the betas as a valid GM app. I don't have the betas to check. I'll send you the update. Email me with an email address I can send it to.

[Tireas Dragon]

Worked Fine with my Beta.

[Silverwind]

After restarting the computer the folder appeared on the desktop. It's unusual because I also attempted to decompress it in the apps folder, but the folder still hasn't appeared there.

Anyways, looks cool so far Al.

[Tireas Dragon]

FOUND GLITCH!!!! MAJOR GLITCH!!!!
If you are drawing and you want to undo something and hit
 Â   command+z  
GM quits
I don't know if this will happen for everyone else cause I got and intel mac and Leapord
EDIT: Also when I use the STR$ command it puts a space at the beginning of the new text string with the number after it.

[Silverwind]

I found that last night too, as well as this puzzler:

Card 1 Card Script:

Code: [Select]

GOTOCARD 2

Card 2 Card Script:

Code: [Select]

REPEAT
  X = X + 1
  IF X = 5 THEN GOTOCARD 1
END REPEAT

This results in the repeat loop counting as an illegal "nested repeat" loop, and thus GM won't run the code. Also, the repeat loop only counts as a nested repeat when GM loads card 2 for the second time.

[Al Staffieri]

If you are drawing and you want to undo something and hit
    command+z  
GM quits
I don't know if this will happen for everyone else cause I got and intel mac and Leapord

Crashed for me too. I didn't think I changd anything there. I just tried GM 3.991 and it works on that, so I'll compare the source code for both.

when I use the STR$ command it puts a space at the beginning of the new text string with the number after it.

Yeah this has always been this way. It leaves a space for the negative sign if it isn't used. It's standard BASIC. I can change it.

[Al Staffieri]

Card 2 Card Script:

Code: [Select]

REPEAT
  X = X + 1
  IF X = 5 THEN GOTOCARD 1
END REPEAT

This results in the repeat loop counting as an illegal "nested repeat" loop, and thus GM won't run the code. Also, the repeat loop only counts as a nested repeat when GM loads card 2 for the second time.

OK. I'll fix that. Thanks.

[Al Staffieri]

REPEAT bug:
Found and fixed

Crash when using Undo or Selection tool:
Found and fixed

Look for an update coming soon.

[Tireas Dragon]

You don't need to change the STR$ command I just found out I have been making use of that space. Besides I found a way around it string$ = MID$ string$ 2 254 and that gets rid of it.