Edit Points

Points are reference locations that refer to a specific location around a sprite. Every sprite starts with two default points, named "Origin" and "Center". Each of these points can be moved from their default locations.

• Origin point is created at the top-left corner of the sprite image. This point is used to position the image of the sprite object on the scene.
• Center point is created at the halves of the dimensions of the image. The Center point, also called "anchor" or "pivot" in other game engines, is the point around which the image is rotated or flipped.

Tip

For example, if a sprite image is 100 x 100 pixels in dimensions, the origin of the image will lie at (0, 0) of the image, i.e. in the top-left corner of the image. The center, with respect to the origin of the image, will lie at (50, 50), i.e. (100/2, 100/2).

Add custom points to a sprite

The point editor can be opened with the Edit points button.

Custom points can be moved directly on the animation frame on the left and coordinates adjusted on the right.

The Share same points for all animations switch can be unchecked to set different positions for each animation of the sprite.

The Share same points for all sprites of this animation switch can be unchecked to set deferent positions for each frame of the animation.

Use custom points in events

Custom points can be used in events with the PointX and PointY expressions. Custom point names must be surrounded by double quotation marks.

Editing the default origin and center points

If the sprite images are not centered, or the image should rotate around a specific position, you can change the position of the Origin and Center point. By default, the center point position is automatically computed. If you want to change its position, click on the Pen icon next to it:

Tip

If a sprite is rotated or flipped, the points will automatically move to stay in the same relative location on the sprite.