What's New

CUSTOM SPRITES ARE HERE!

• You can import custom sprites via Dropbox
• Or your photo library
• You can save images into your sprite packs

NEW FEATURES

• Text selection: Touch and drag the new buttons above the keyboard to select and position the cursor
• In-line help: select an API term in the editor then choose "Lookup" to see specific help immediately
• Networking API: see the documentation chapter. Has special support for images.
• Project quick search: tap the new quick search icons next to the projects lists
• Keyboard Gestures: Drag directly on the keyboard to position the cursor, hold shift and drag to select text. This feature must be enabled from the settings panel.

ENHANCEMENTS

• Tabs now turn red when they contain an error
• Updated credits page
• Improved documentation
• Improved autocomplete

FIXES

• Fixed some major crashes, memory leaks and bugs

App Description

"It’s kind of like the Garage Band of coding." – Wired

"[Codea] for iPad is a super slick way to write and run programs on your iPad." – Gizmodo

Most Innovative App & Best Generative Art App — 2011 Best App Ever Awards

Codea lets you create games and simulations — or just about any visual idea you have. Turn your thoughts into interactive creations that make use of iPad features like Multi-Touch and the accelerometer.

We think Codea is the most beautiful code editor you'll use, and it's easy. Codea is designed to let you touch your code. Want to change a number? Just tap and drag it. How about a color, or an image? Tapping will bring up visual editors that let you choose exactly what you want.

Codea is built on the Lua programming language. A simple, elegant language that doesn't rely too much on symbols — a perfect match for iPad.

Here's how you use it: type your code. Press play to watch it run. Interact with it. Get creative.

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See twolivesleft.com/Codea

FEATURES

• A full featured vector graphics and image renderer lets you prototype what you can imagine
• Lots of fantastic example projects to learn from, including games and simulations
• Generate random retro-game sound effects to use in your creations
• Touch your code: tap numbers, colors and images to adjust them
• Complete in-line reference documentation accessible from the keyboard
• Intelligent auto-completion suggests keywords and functions
• Import your own assets from Dropbox, photos, and more
• A fully featured physics engine for complex motion
• Add parameters to your simulation or game interface so you can tweak variables at runtime
• Interact with the accelerometer and multi touch on your device
• Video recording: Record videos of your projects and share them!
• Codea renders your code with beautiful syntax highlighting
• Codea can render 3D graphics
• Full support for the new iPad Retina display.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

➤ Full App Store apps can now be made with Codea. Please see http://github.com/TwoLivesLeft/Codea-Runtime for more information.

➤ For those complaining about lack of sharing options: please understand that we are not allowed to put project sharing features into Codea. This is against Apple's policy and is simply not allowed. Please don't hold it against us.

➤ If you need help or wish to get in contact with us, please use the support link on this page.

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