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⚙️Properties

Configure your MakeIt3D plugin through the Properties Panel in Construct 3.

Properties Panel Overview​

The MakeIt3D Properties Panel contains four main settings:

  • Enable Logs - Toggle debugging information
  • Three.js Editor - Launch the visual scene editor
  • Global Scene - Control scene persistence across layouts
  • More Information - Access help documentation

Property Reference​

🐛 Enable Logs​

Type: Checkbox
Default: Unchecked

Shows detailed information in the browser console for debugging purposes.

When to Use​

  • ✅ Development: Check this to see object creation, errors, and debug messages
  • ❌ Production: Uncheck for better performance and cleaner console output

🚀 Three.js Editor​

Type: Button
Action: Launch Editor

Opens the Three.js editor in a new tab for visual scene creation.

Workflow​

  1. Click "Launch Editor"
  2. Design your 3D scene with lights, materials, and objects
  3. Export your scene as a JSON file
  4. Load the JSON file in your MakeIt3D project

🌍 Global Scene​

Type: Dropdown
Options: Yes / No
Default: No

This is the most important setting! Controls whether your 3D scene persists when changing layouts.

No (Default) - Scene Resets​

  • Scene is destroyed when changing layouts
  • Objects are removed from memory
  • Better memory management
  • Best for: Level-based games, puzzles, platformers

Yes - Scene Persists​

  • Scene continues across all layouts
  • Objects remain in memory
  • Better performance (no recreation needed)
  • Best for: Open-world games, RPGs, continuous experiences

Decision Guide​

Choose "No" if your game has:

  • Separate levels or stages
  • Different 3D content per layout
  • Menu systems with various backgrounds
  • Memory constraints
  • Distinct gameplay sections

Choose "Yes" if your game has:

  • One continuous 3D world
  • Persistent 3D elements across layouts
  • Open-world exploration
  • Connected areas or rooms
  • Seamless transitions between areas

📚 More Information​

Type: Button
Action: Help

Opens additional documentation and resources for the MakeIt3D plugin.

Quick Setup​

Development Setup​

✅ Enable Logs: CHECKED
🌍 Global Scene: Test both options to see what works best

Production Setup​

❌ Enable Logs: UNCHECKED
🎯 Global Scene: Choose based on your game type

Common Configurations​

Level-Based Games​

Enable Logs: Off (production)
Global Scene: No

Each level gets a fresh 3D scene. Memory is cleared between levels.

Open-World Games​

Enable Logs: Off (production)  
Global Scene: Yes

3D world persists as players move between different areas.

Development/Testing​

Enable Logs: On
Global Scene: Test both settings

Enable logging to debug issues and test both scene persistence options.

Troubleshooting​

Scene not appearing after layout change?

  • Check if Global Scene is set correctly for your game type
  • Enable logs to see console messages

Performance issues?

  • Disable logs in production builds
  • Consider "No" for Global Scene if you have memory constraints

Objects disappearing?

  • If you want persistent objects, set Global Scene to "Yes"
  • If objects should reset per level, use "No"

Best Practices​

  1. Always test with logs enabled during development
  2. Disable logs before publishing your game
  3. Choose Global Scene setting based on your game's structure, not performance assumptions
  4. Use the Three.js Editor for complex scene setups
  5. Document your choice of Global Scene setting for your team