From 46f35d923d1bf634bd5a66438410a2e97a721b59 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: LuniMoon <103995399+LuniMoon@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:49:18 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 1/4] Base Layer explanation and adding user's intention
I noticed that the small (but important) notion of "keeping objects on the base layer" disappeared. So, I added it back.
I also changed some words to match user's search and reading intention: *following* an object vs *moving* an object, *camera* vs *layer* (I changed the word "layers" for "objects" because even if it's technically correct, the intention of the reader is on an object, not on a layer).
I "deprioritised" the use of other extensions like "copy camera settings", but I still included it under the "follow smoothly" section.
---
.../follow-player-with-camera/index.md | 31 +++++++++++--------
1 file changed, 18 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-)
diff --git a/docs/gdevelop5/tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md b/docs/gdevelop5/tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md
index d10152bbda..bb044ffe2a 100644
--- a/docs/gdevelop5/tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md
+++ b/docs/gdevelop5/tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md
@@ -14,33 +14,38 @@ This article includes instructions for implementing this functionality either wi
Learn more about [layers and cameras](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/interface/scene-editor/layers-and-cameras/#cameras) and [how to keep UI objects on screen](/gdevelop5/tutorials/keep-ui-on-screen).
-## Follow an object smoothly
+## Follow a character smoothly
-Adding the **Smooth Camera** [behavior](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/behaviors#adding_a_behavior_to_an_object) to the character make the camera follow it automatically. The **Move camera closer** action can still be used to avoid a 1-frame delay.
+Add the **Smooth Camera** [behavior](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/behaviors#adding_a_behavior_to_an_object) to the object *(remember to [install it first](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/extensions/search/) from the Extension catalog)*. The **Smooth Camera's** parameters such as "catch up" and "speed" can be modified to personalize the smoothness of the camera.
!!! tip
- Learn [how to install new extensions](/gdevelop5/extensions/search) by following a step-by-step guide.
+ Make sure that the character, enemies and platforms on the project are placed on the "Base Layer" on the layer panel. If the issue persist, ask the community on the [forum](https://forum.gdevelop.io/t/camera-not-following-character/45356).
-## Move several layers together
-Games can contain a lot of objects and using several layers is a good solution to organize a project. All layers (except for UI layers) should likely be moved the same way when a character is followed.
+### Keep a character at the exact center of the camera
-The [copy camera settings](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/extensions/copy-camera-settings/) extension allows to copy a camera position to another one. The camera that follows the player can be copied to any other camera layers.
+To configure the camera to center on an object, go to the [event sheet](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/events) and **add an Action** *(no need to set a Condition)* called **"Center the camera on an object"**.
+Select the object that will be followed by the camera and make sure that the layer where the object is placed is selected.
-## Keep an object at the exact center of the screen
+The **Action** should look like this:
-To configure the camera to follow an object, go to the [event sheet](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/events) and **add an Action** *(no need to set a Condition)* called **"Center the camera on an object"**.
+
-After that, select the character that will be followed by the camera and check that the layer of the character is selected.
+!!! tip
-The **Action** should look like this:
+ To get closer to the character with the camera (zoom-in), use the action **Move camera closer**.
+
+### Follow several objects together
+
+Games can contain a lot of objects. Using several layers is a way to keep a project organized, but also to manage camera movements. All layers (except for UI layers) should likely be moved the same way when a character is followed. *Read more on [how does cameras and layers](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/interface/scene-editor/layers-and-cameras/#dimensions-and-angle-of-the-camera) work.*
+
+To follow several objects at the same time, install the **[Copy camera settings](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/extensions/copy-camera-settings/)** extension. It allows to copy the camera's position to another camera, including the camera that follows the player.
-
+## Make a custom camera following (advanced)
-## Make a custom camera following
+To add camera inertia and a smoother transition watch [this video tutorial](https://youtu.be/yUNisggNh7s?t=84) to learn how to use the Camera Center positions on the X and Y axis, along with `lerp` expressions and formulas.
-To add camera inertia and a smoother transition watch [this video tutorial](https://youtu.be/yUNisggNh7s?t=84) to learn how to use the Camera Center positions on the X and Y axis, along with `lerp` expressions and formulas.
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From 351d23643b26b5080753b9225bbe0f4da3d83c27 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: LuniMoon <103995399+LuniMoon@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2023 11:18:06 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 2/4] Generalising tips
Focusing on a "One size fits all use cases" article.
---
.../tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md | 11 +++++++----
1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)
diff --git a/docs/gdevelop5/tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md b/docs/gdevelop5/tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md
index bb044ffe2a..1c3f3e9d6d 100644
--- a/docs/gdevelop5/tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md
+++ b/docs/gdevelop5/tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md
@@ -11,17 +11,17 @@ This article includes instructions for implementing this functionality either wi
!!! tip
- Learn more about [layers and cameras](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/interface/scene-editor/layers-and-cameras/#cameras) and [how to keep UI objects on screen](/gdevelop5/tutorials/keep-ui-on-screen).
+ GDevelop [assigns a single camera per layer](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/interface/scene-editor/layers-and-cameras/#cameras). It is recomended to start by placing the main objects o the "Base Layer", and add other layers after.
## Follow a character smoothly
-Add the **Smooth Camera** [behavior](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/behaviors#adding_a_behavior_to_an_object) to the object *(remember to [install it first](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/extensions/search/) from the Extension catalog)*. The **Smooth Camera's** parameters such as "catch up" and "speed" can be modified to personalize the smoothness of the camera.
+Add the **Smooth Camera** [behavior](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/behaviors#adding_a_behavior_to_an_object) to the object that will be followed.
+The extension's parameters such as "catch up" and "speed" can be modified to personalize the smoothness of the camera.
!!! tip
- Make sure that the character, enemies and platforms on the project are placed on the "Base Layer" on the layer panel. If the issue persist, ask the community on the [forum](https://forum.gdevelop.io/t/camera-not-following-character/45356).
-
+ Learn [how to install](https://gdevelop-wiki-git-fork-lunimoon-patch-2-gdevelop.vercel.app/gdevelop5/extensions/search/) new extensions by following a step-by-step guide.
### Keep a character at the exact center of the camera
@@ -49,3 +49,6 @@ To follow several objects at the same time, install the **[Copy camera settings]
To add camera inertia and a smoother transition watch [this video tutorial](https://youtu.be/yUNisggNh7s?t=84) to learn how to use the Camera Center positions on the X and Y axis, along with `lerp` expressions and formulas.
+
+## You might be interested in:
+- How to [keep UI objects on screen](/gdevelop5/tutorials/keep-ui-on-screen).
From 652268f4db155c4d80eff851fb58aa4168a37ac8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: LuniMoon <103995399+LuniMoon@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2023 11:48:44 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Updated wiki version
Treated observations and comments.
---
.../tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md | 8 ++++----
1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)
diff --git a/docs/gdevelop5/tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md b/docs/gdevelop5/tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md
index 1c3f3e9d6d..f4d3994824 100644
--- a/docs/gdevelop5/tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md
+++ b/docs/gdevelop5/tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ This article includes instructions for implementing this functionality either wi
GDevelop [assigns a single camera per layer](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/interface/scene-editor/layers-and-cameras/#cameras). It is recomended to start by placing the main objects o the "Base Layer", and add other layers after.
-## Follow a character smoothly
+## Follow an object (character) smoothly
Add the **Smooth Camera** [behavior](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/behaviors#adding_a_behavior_to_an_object) to the object that will be followed.
The extension's parameters such as "catch up" and "speed" can be modified to personalize the smoothness of the camera.
@@ -38,11 +38,11 @@ The **Action** should look like this:
To get closer to the character with the camera (zoom-in), use the action **Move camera closer**.
-### Follow several objects together
+### Follow an object with several cameras
-Games can contain a lot of objects. Using several layers is a way to keep a project organized, but also to manage camera movements. All layers (except for UI layers) should likely be moved the same way when a character is followed. *Read more on [how does cameras and layers](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/interface/scene-editor/layers-and-cameras/#dimensions-and-angle-of-the-camera) work.*
+Games can contain a lot of objects. Using several layers is a way to keep a project organized, but also to manage camera movements. All layers (except for UI layers) should likely be moved the same way when a character is followed. *Read more on [how cameras and layers](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/interface/scene-editor/layers-and-cameras/#dimensions-and-angle-of-the-camera) work.*
-To follow several objects at the same time, install the **[Copy camera settings](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/extensions/copy-camera-settings/)** extension. It allows to copy the camera's position to another camera, including the camera that follows the player.
+To follow a single object with different layers (each layer has a single camera), install the **[Copy camera settings](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/extensions/copy-camera-settings/)** extension. It allows to copy the main camera's position to a secondary camera.
## Make a custom camera following (advanced)
From a92043d6949d80ad751621ed0685a944a0996eca Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: LuniMoon <103995399+LuniMoon@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:15:13 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Sections re-structuring
Moving the sections to match the Wiki page.
---
.../tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md | 11 +++++------
1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-)
diff --git a/docs/gdevelop5/tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md b/docs/gdevelop5/tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md
index f4d3994824..be67562e64 100644
--- a/docs/gdevelop5/tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md
+++ b/docs/gdevelop5/tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md
@@ -23,6 +23,11 @@ The extension's parameters such as "catch up" and "speed" can be modified to per
Learn [how to install](https://gdevelop-wiki-git-fork-lunimoon-patch-2-gdevelop.vercel.app/gdevelop5/extensions/search/) new extensions by following a step-by-step guide.
+### Follow an object with several cameras
+
+Games can contain a lot of objects. Using several layers is a way to keep a project organized, but also to manage camera movements. All layers (except for UI layers) should likely be moved the same way when a character is followed. *Read more on [how cameras and layers](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/interface/scene-editor/layers-and-cameras/#dimensions-and-angle-of-the-camera) work.*
+
+To follow a single object with different layers (each layer has a single camera), install the **[Copy camera settings](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/extensions/copy-camera-settings/)** extension. It allows to copy the main camera's position to a secondary camera.
### Keep a character at the exact center of the camera
@@ -37,12 +42,6 @@ The **Action** should look like this:
!!! tip
To get closer to the character with the camera (zoom-in), use the action **Move camera closer**.
-
-### Follow an object with several cameras
-
-Games can contain a lot of objects. Using several layers is a way to keep a project organized, but also to manage camera movements. All layers (except for UI layers) should likely be moved the same way when a character is followed. *Read more on [how cameras and layers](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/interface/scene-editor/layers-and-cameras/#dimensions-and-angle-of-the-camera) work.*
-
-To follow a single object with different layers (each layer has a single camera), install the **[Copy camera settings](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/extensions/copy-camera-settings/)** extension. It allows to copy the main camera's position to a secondary camera.
## Make a custom camera following (advanced)