Construct 3 Software Overview

Construct requires a recent browser version to function correctly. It supports Chrome 87+, Microsoft Edge 87+, Firefox 125+, Safari 15.4+, and other Chromium-based browsers.

Construct can be used offline, but users with subscriptions need to connect to internet at least once every 7 days to validate their subscription.

Construct does not support Internet Explorer, a browser that was discontinued by Microsoft in June 2022.

Construct requires the latest version of your operating system for optimal performance. This includes Windows 10, 11 or newer, macOS 10.13 or newer, Linux distributions like Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 10+, openSUSE 15.2+, or Fedora Linux 32+, Chrome OS v87+, Android 8.0+, and iOS 15.4+.

Construct requires the browser to have WebGL support for optimal graphics experience. Almost all modern devices support WebGL.

Older operating systems like Windows 7 might not support all the features of Construct. This is because they might not have the necessary updates for WebGL.

Construct's Start Page is the first screen that appears when you launch the software. It serves as a central hub for accessing various features and resources.

Construct features a modern, high-performance graphics technology called WebGL, which most modern devices support.

A feature within Construct that displays various example projects, organized by category, genre, and difficulty.

An example project that focuses on a specific game mechanic or gameplay feature.

An example project designed to demonstrate a specific feature or capability of Construct.

An example project created to showcase performance capabilities or technical features of Construct's engine.

Example projects designed for beginners, providing step-by-step guidance on using various features of Construct.

Example projects that demonstrate a game concept using a minimal amount of code and graphics.

Example projects that demonstrate a full game experience, including title screens, multiple levels, and an ending.

Example projects that utilize JavaScript coding to enhance functionality or create custom behavior.

A feature in Construct that allows you to manipulate the shape and form of 3D objects dynamically. Imagine stretching, twisting, or bending a mesh to create interesting effects.

Projects created in Construct specifically to run smoothly on mobile devices, using touch controls for user interaction.

Projects specifically designed to demonstrate how Construct handles demanding tasks and complex graphics efficiently.

A system in Construct that allows you to organize objects in a hierarchical structure, similar to a family tree.

Projects in Construct that put the spotlight on its animation capabilities, using timelines to control movement, effects, or changes over time.

Additional tools and functionalities that can be added to Construct to expand its capabilities, often provided by third-party developers.

Pre-built actions and features that can be easily added to objects in Construct to create common behaviors, like movement, collisions, or interactions.

Visual effects and techniques that can be applied to objects or scenes in Construct, adding depth, realism, or artistic flair.

The main menu button opens options like opening and closing projects, exporting, changing settings, and more.

This toolbar provides shortcuts for essential actions like saving, undoing, redoing, and previewing your project.

These tabs allow you to switch between different views, such as layout layouts (for designing game levels) and event sheets (for defining game logic).

This badge shows your account status and provides access to account-related settings.

This is the main work area where you create and edit your game's content, including layout views and event sheets.

This bar displays all the editable properties of the selected item, allowing you to customize its settings.

This bar lists all the elements in your project, providing an overview and navigation for accessing different components like layouts and event sheets.

This bar showcases all the layers in your layout when you're in Layout View, allowing you to organize and manage different visual elements.

A collection of interconnected objects in Construct that represent a specific aspect of a game or project. Each object type holds a set of properties, events, actions, and conditions.

A specific instance of an object type in a project, with its own unique properties and behaviors.

Built-in functionality in Construct that provides access to the engine's core features.

Pre-designed sequences of changes over time that can be used to animate objects, create effects, or control game behavior.

Functions that control how changes happen over time within timelines, affecting the smoothness or style of the animation.

A folder in the Project Bar where you can import or create additional files that are not directly part of the game engine.

Allows developers to write code (using JavaScript or TypeScript) to extend Construct's functionality and create custom game logic.

A category of audio files that represent short-duration sounds played during game events, like explosions or collisions.

Construct allows exporting projects to various platforms, such as web, Android, iOS, and desktop apps.

This option removes duplicate images from your project, reducing file size and memory usage.

This setting lets you choose the format for exporting images with lossless quality, preserving perfect image quality.

This setting lets you choose the format for exporting images with lossy quality, reducing file size but potentially compromising image quality.

This option enhances compression of lossless images in your project, potentially further reducing the download size.

This setting obfuscates and compresses the main JavaScript file of your exported project, reducing download size and load time.

This setting can be used to adjust the level of obfuscation applied to the main JavaScript file, potentially improving performance or compatibility depending on the complexity of the project.

Minify script uses a service that requires an internet connection for processing.