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Windows Tricks for GameMaker

a collection by YellowAfterlife · last updated 2024-09-09 20:54:41

These let you do various cool/useful things on Windows!
(and, sometimes, other platforms)

Also see: Windows Extensions FAQ · More GameMaker things!

Windows' windows for GameMaker
$14.95
Create multiple windows in GameMaker games!
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Gameframe
$19.95
Custom window frame for GameMaker games
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winMenu for GameMaker
$14.95
Native menus for GameMaker projects!
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window_shape for GameMaker
$4.95
Custom window shapes for GameMaker games!
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Native cursors for GameMaker
$2.95
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Native mouselock for GameMaker
$2.95
Constrains the mouse cursor to a rectangle at system level
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shader_replace_simple for GameMaker
$9.95
Re-compiles and replaces shaders mid-game
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Desktop Screenshots for GameMaker
$4.95
Capture part/whole screen/all screens inside or outside of your GM games
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Raw Input
$14.95
Use multiple mice and keyboards in GameMaker games!
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File Dragger and File Dropper for GameMaker
Allows user to drag-and-drop files/folders onto and out of the game window!
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window_set_icon (GameMaker,C#,Unity)
Dynamically change window icons / taskbar badges!
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execute_shell_simple for GameMaker
A simple wrapper for WINAPI ShellExecute for GMS1/GMS2 games.
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gamepad_force_focus
Lets GameMaker games poll XInput devices while not in foreground
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Window Commands for GameMaker
Check/disable/dispatch window commands in GameMaker
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window_taskbar for GameMaker
Window flashing / highlight / notifications / progress bars
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window_mouse_queue for GameMaker
Extracts high-precision mouse/pointer motion data on Windows. Good for drawing software!
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display_settings
Brings back the GM8-era display_set_all function
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window_embed_into for GameMaker
Embed your game window into other windows. Without permission.
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Raw file functions for GameMaker
Low-level file functions for GameMaker games
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Window freeze fix
Prevents GameMaker games from freezing while being dragged/resized.
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Tiny UDP for GameMaker
A minimalistic WinSock wrapper for UDP sockets.
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