Executable

bkim7777

Hello, I just found out about GameSalad. It sounds like a great tool. So, let me say, thank you, thank you, thank you. Now, onto my question...

How are you able to get past Apple's restrictions on not allowing anyone to compile executables for the iphone outside of X-code? This is the reason why a company like NS Basic Corp. is not able to release a Basic compiler for the iPhone.

I may be misunderstanding the issue(s) here. So, I'd appreciate any clarifications you can provide. Thanks again!!

-Brian

bkim7777

I would really appreciate it if someone could answer this. How this is answered will determine if I end up actively using GameSalad....and so will alot of other people.

Thanks!

CodeMonkey

Hi Brian,
The person who can answer this officially is at GDC right now, so we will need to get back to you later. Thanks.

This post may help you until then. http://gamesalad.com/forums/topic.php?id=48

Thanks again.

dan

Thats a good question, and one that we had to think about carefully to make sure we didn't conflict with apple's policies.

The short version is that GameSalad does not contain a compiler, and uses standard APIs to read its files. That way it doesn't run into apple's restrictions.

The long answer is that GameSalad games are stored in a format called PGF (Portable Game Format). The PGF format is XML-based and can be parsed using a standard XML API. A game stored in PGF can be run on any platform without modification or recompiling. The gamesalad engine code is already pre-compiled into an iphone .app, and it only needs to be combined with your game in order to create a standalone executable for iPhone.

ktfright

cooooooool! thats how it woks. good job : D

mainsource

Awesome. Guys lets get back to designing our games!

magic101hi

Just thought i would bring back the oldest thread i could find!