Get Started with Rapid2D

Installing Rapid2D

Installation is very simple.

Download Rapid2D release archive, extract zip to a folder which path only contain English characters and no space.

Then you are done with Installation.

Development environment requirements

• Rapid2D Python script tools require installation of Python 2.7.x.
• Build win32 application require installation of Visual Studio 2015.
• Build iOS & Mac application require installation of latest Xcode.
• Build Android application require installation of Android Studio & NDK.

Run Test Case

When you encounter do not understand a function’s usage, the first reaction you should take a look at Test Case. The project of test case is under directory Rapid2D/samples/test. Let’s take a look at the project’s directory structure:

• android Place the Android Studio project.
• common
  • cpp Game start codes which you can customize startup parameters.
  • lua
    • rapid2d Rapid2D’s Lua core codes. Do not modify it unless you know what you are doing.
    • main.lua You can change your start scene in the file.
    • game Your game codes should place here.
  • res Place resources like pictures etc.
• ios Place the iOS project.
• mac Place the Mac project.
• win32 Place the Visual Studio project.

Because I directly provide a complete xcode and vs project, running win32, iOS or Mac program is very simple. Running Android program is a bit more complex, it will be described separately.

Mac program running results as shown below:

What now?

Test case make you had a basic understanding of engine. More information of engine can be found at Docs page.

Get Help

You can join Rapid2D forum and ask your question there.