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In computergraphical user interfaces, drag and drop is a pointing device gesture in which the user selects a virtual object by 'grabbing' it and dragging it to a different location or onto another virtual object. In general, it can be used to invoke many kinds of actions, or create various types of associations between two abstract objects.

As a feature, drag-and-drop support is not found in all software, though it is sometimes a fast and easy-to-learn technique. However, it is not always clear to users that an item can be dragged and dropped, or what is the command performed by the drag and drop, which can decrease usability.[1]

Actions[edit]

The basic sequence involved in drag and drop is:

  • Move the pointer to the object
  • Press, and hold down, the button on the mouse or other pointing device, to 'grab' the object
  • 'Drag' the object to the desired location by moving the pointer to this one
  • 'Drop' the object by releasing the button

Dragging requires more physical effort than moving the same pointing device without holding down any buttons. Because of this, a user cannot move as quickly and precisely while dragging (see Fitts' law). However, drag-and-drop operations have the advantage of thoughtfully chunking together two operands (the object to drag, and the drop location) into a single action.[2]Extended dragging and dropping (as in graphic design) can stress the mousing hand.

A design problem appears when the same button selects and drags items. Imprecise movement can cause an attempt to select an object to register as a dragging motion.

Another problem is that the target of the dropping can be hidden under other objects. The user would have to stop the dragging, make both the source and the target visible and start again. In classic Mac OS the top-of-screen menu bar served as a universal 'drag cancel' target. This issue has been dealt with in Mac OS X with the introduction of Exposé.

In Mac OS[edit]

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Drag and drop, called click and drag at the time, was used in the original Macintosh to manipulate files (for example, copying them between disks[3] or folders.[4]). System 7 added the ability to open a document in an application by dropping the document icon onto the application's icon.

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In System 7.5, drag and drop was extended to common clipboard operations like copying or moving textual content within a document. Content could also be dragged into the filesystem to create a 'clipping file' which could then be stored and reused.

For most of its history Mac OS has used a single button mouse with the button covering a large portion of the top surface of the mouse. This may mitigate the ergonomic concerns of keeping the button pressed while dragging.

In OS/2[edit]

The Workplace Shell of OS/2 uses dragging and dropping extensively with the secondary mouse button, leaving the primary one for selection and clicking.Its use like that of other advanced Common User Access features distinguished native OS/2 applications from platform-independent ports.

In HTML[edit]

The HTML5 working draft specification includes support for drag and drop.[5] HTML5 supports different kinds of dragging and dropping features including:

  • Drag and Drop texts and HTML codes
  • Drag and Drop HTML elements
  • Drag and Drop files

Based on needed action, one of the above types can be used. Note that when an HTML element is dragged for moving its current position, its ID is sent to the destination parent element; so it sends a text and can be considered as the first group.

Google's web-based e-mail application Gmail supports drag-and-drop of images and attachments in the latest Google Chrome browser and Apple's Safari (5.x). And Google Image search supports drag & drop.

On a touch screen[edit]

Touch screen interfaces also include drag and drop, or more precisely, long press, and then drag, e.g. on the iPhone or Android home screens.

iOS 11 implements a drag-and-drop feature which allows the user to touch items (and tap with other fingers to drag more) within an app or between apps on iPads.[6] On iPhones, the functionality is only available within the same app that the user started the drag.[7]

In end-user programming[edit]

Drag and drop is considered an important program construction approach in many end-user development systems. In contrast to more traditional, text-based programming languages, many end-user programming languages are based on visual components such as tiles or icons that are manipulated by end users through drag-and-drop interfaces. AgentSheets,[8] a programming environment for kids, introduced the modern notion of drag and drop blocks programming providing 4 core affordances: 1) Blocks that are end-user composable, 2) blocks are end-user editable, 3) blocks can be nested to represent tree structures, 4) blocks are arranged geometrically to define syntax. Drag and drop is also featured in many shader editing programs for graphics tools, such as Blender.[9] Drag and drop also features in some video game engines, including Unreal Engine, GameMaker Studio, Construct 2 and, with expansion, Unity (game engine).

Examples[edit]

A common example is dragging an icon on a virtual desktop to a special trashcanicon to delete a file.

Further examples include:

  • Dragging a data file onto a programicon or window for viewing or processing. For instance, dropping an icon that represents a text file into a Microsoft Word window signifies 'Open this document as a new document in Word'
  • Moving or copying files to a new location/directory/folder,
  • Adding objects to a list of objects to be processed,
  • Rearranging widgets in a graphical user interface to customize their layout,
  • Dragging an attribute onto an object to which the command is to be applied,
    • e.g. dragging a color onto a graphical object to change its color,
  • Dragging a tool to a canvas location to apply the tool at that location,
  • Creating a hyperlink from one location or word to another location or document.
  • Most word processors allow dragging selected text from one point to another.
  • Dragging a series of code blocks such as in Blender for designing shaders and materials.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^Jakob Nielsen, 'Top-10 Application-Design Mistakes,' http://www.useit.com/alertbox/application-mistakes.html (19 February 2008).
  2. ^Buxton, W. (1986). 'Chunking and Phrasing and the Design of Human-Computer Dialogues'. Proceedings of the IFIP World Computer Congress. pp. 475–480. Archived from the original on 7 June 2004.
  3. ^'Disk Swapper's Elbow'. folklore.org.
  4. ^'The Grand Unified Model (2): The Finder'. folklore.org.
  5. ^'HTML5 W3C Working Draft'. w3.org.
  6. ^'iPad Drag and Drop, Multitasking, and Split View in iOS 11: Everything you need to know!'. iMore. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  7. ^Vincent, James (7 June 2017). 'The iPhone is also getting drag and drop with iOS 11'. The Verge. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  8. ^'Moving Beyond Syntax: Lessons from 20 Years of Blocks Programing in AgentSheets'(PDF). Journal of Visual Languages and Sentient Systems. Archived from the original(PDF) on 28 April 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  9. ^'Render – Blender Reference Manual'. blender.org. Archived from the original on 23 March 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
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As you can probably have already implied from its name, GameMaker Studio 2 it’s a design software that allows you to create your own games. Developed by YoYo Games, it has been around for a while now, in fact, the version that we will be discussing (1.4) was released in 2014. We should mention that Game Maker Studio 2 crack was released recently and the upgrade is available for users of the 2 version, so keep that in mind if you are considering making this your game design tool.

This is a very versatile platform that can be used for desktop operating systems as well as Android, iOS and some gaming consoles like PS4 and Xbox One. It can be a very good starting point for game enthusiasts that would like to make the transition to developers. It has a very user-friendly user interface and some ready-to-use elements that will make it easy for you to start your first project even if you know nothing about programming. You just have to drag and drop the elements that you would like to add to your game and that’s it, no coding.

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Another interesting feature that was introduced with version 1.4 and is available for later versions is the Marketplace. Here you can buy or sell asset packages that contain resources you can use to enhance your game. Create your own packages and upload them to the Marketplace to get into the business. You can also give them away for free if you’d like (or if you’re collaborating with others as part of a team).

Key Features

  • Ready to use elements that you can incorporate into your project just by dragging and dropping.
  • It has its own GameMaker language. Develop your own extensions and share them with the world.
  • Although is made for 2D, it has some 3D elements.
  • A user-friendly interface with a search option

Advanced Features

  • GameMaker Marketplace: It was introduced in the 2.0 version and allows you to sell or buy asset packages for your game.
  • Audio Groups: You can group your audio resources and only load them into memory when you need them.
  • Soft-body particle simulation: This allows you to group the particles in such a way that they move together simulating a soft body or a liquid.

Pricing

Since they have already released the latest version of the game, Game Maker 2, you are going to find only the download options for this one on YoYo Games’ site. There are seven different licenses you can get, and prices range from free (that’s just the trial version) to USD 1,500 for the ultimate version. Here’s the complete price list as published by the official site:

VersionPlatformLicense typePrice (USD)
TrialWindowsPermanentFree
DesktopWindows, Mac and UbuntuPermanent$ 99.99
WebHTML5Permanent$ 149.99
UWPWindows UWPPermanent$ 399.99
MobileAndroid and iOSPermanent$ 399.99
PS4PS412 Months$ 799.99
Xbox OneXbox One12 Months$ 799.99
UltimateWorks in all supported platforms12 Months$ 1,500.00

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They all have access to the same features, including the marketplace and the 1.4 version. Also, they all include support.

System Requirements

If you will be using the desktop version, you should have 8 GB of RAM and at least 3GB of available space in your hard disk. About this, they recommend the use of solid state disks. It can be installed on Windows versions above XP, they recommended a dual-core 64 bits CPU and a DX11 graphics card. If you’re a Mac user, you should have OS X El Capitan or better installed.

When it comes to Linux, they only offer support for Ubuntu, but you could also install it in other distros if don’t mind the support.

Pros

  • It’s quite easy to learn and very advisable for beginners, especially those who don’t have programming experience.
  • I have a number of ready to use modules.
  • It can be used in a variety of platforms.
  • The fact that the drag and drop blocks have their code equivalent, can make this a learning tool if you want to get started with programming languages.

Cons

  • Some users complain about it being unstable.
  • There have been some reports of projects getting corrupted and some say that the product crashes a lot.
  • It could seem limited once you have gotten the hang of it and want to make more polished versions of your games.
  • Some features, like diagonal movement, are not readily available and require some coding.
  • It’s not free. You have to pay for a license, the prices change depending on the OS.

Verdict

When comparing GameMaker Studio to other engines, like Unity, for example, some users would prefer it because it’s fairly easy to learn and a good starting point if you don’t have any programming knowledge. It comes the time though, once you have created a few projects and are ready to move on to more advanced stuff when you will find it a little limited. The main difference might come from the fact that other platforms use an actual programming language, which gives you the opportunity to develop more complicated and refined objects or features for your game.

That being said, if you’re willing to give this tool a try you will find that it has some very nice features. As we mentioned before, you could even use this as a learning tool, since the predesigned elements have a code equivalent that you can review and use as a stepping stone for more advanced coding. Once you’re familiar with this software’s programming language, you will find yourself developing your own extensions for your games.

Check out the Marketplace and get assets packages or sell your own. There is a large community of users that can also help you if you get stuck with your project, although that might not be necessary because you will have access to tech support offered by YoYo Games.

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Haven’t made up your mind yet? Take advantage of the free version. Try it out and decide if it’s the right tool for you before committing to one of the paid versions. We’re sure you’re going to like it.