Learn more about each of the features Open Dev Kit has to offer. Please note that this feature list is constantly evolving and subject to change.
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Community Support is provided by the community, where time permits. Bug reports can be submitted within the software for reporting engine issues where a team member will investigate, they may reach out to you via email if they require additional information.
Tiers with Dedicated Email Support allow for direct technical support provided by the team for help, up to a maximum of 5 hours of support per month.
Max Cloud Builds
Number of project compilations daily. You can test your project an unlimited number of times.
Development Cloud Storage
Available storage space for app code, assets and other project data. Currently our largest template is 5 MB in size, a typical small complete game averages under 200 MB.
Required Branding
You have multiple branding options to choose from based on your tier. You have the choice of either “Made With” or “Powered By” text for each branding option. Branding only appears in built/exported projects.
Starter Options:
Pop-Up Splash – Pop-up branding in the middle of the screen for a few seconds before application loads when launching built apps or games.
Window Title and Game Splash – Branding in the middle of the screen when launching games, and branding in window titles.
Window Labels – Branding in GUI windows.
Premium Options:
Game Splash – Branding in the middle of the screen when launching games.
Business Options:
No Branding – All branding removed.
Software Features
Real-time development
Live sync apps and games from anywhere.
Visual Scripting
Simplify creation and coding with drag and drop scripting tools, so anyone can create native code without living in a reference manual.
Anytime, Anywhere Access
Thanks to Open Dev Kit’s infrastructure being cloud-based, access to your projects can be granted from anywhere, anytime! Whether you’re working from your home computer or on the go, you can develop and even compile.
Seamless Collaboration
Share, review, and contribute with ease across multiple project instances. Tackle projects solo or bring the whole team and be confident everyone is working on the latest iteration.
Full-Stack Creation
Harness the power of native coding for ultimate compatibility and instantly test your projects within the same session. Cut out tedious swapping between secondary applications by using a single all-in-one solution!
Full UNICODE support
Embrace a truly global reach for your games and applications with full UNICODE compatibility, allowing for flawless integration of diverse characters, symbols, and languages in your projects.
Editor Customization
Take designing to a whole new level with custom editor skins and create in the comfort of your own style of window dressing.
Multi-Resource Importing
Effortlessly integrate resources with the ability to import and edit images, 3D models, audio – plus many many more – and enhance your projects with diverse and rich multimedia elements.
Windows/General Applications
GUI Editor
Visually design your GUI windows with multiple elements comprehensive auto-scaling capabilities.
Networking
Full networking capabilities for creating host or client applications, with MySQL/Database support.
QR Codes
Generate QR codes built-in with the optional plugin.
Read/Write support with object exporting (XML) and raw binary support.
Audio Support
Play/Pause/Resume/Seeking support.
Open AI Support
Utilize the Open AI API for adding AI support to your projects.
Chat & Completion AI
Get conversational responses with the AI with chat history, or provide just individual prompts.
Image Generation
AI Generate images from prompts or modify existing images.
Game/OpenGL Applications
Scene Editor
Visually design your 2D/3D scenes with a built-in real-time editor.
Lighting System
Enhance your game projects with directional lights, spot lights and point lights with shadow mapping support.
Sprite Editor
Add 2D sprites and 3D models and animations to your game projects easily using the built-in sprite editor with bone and sequencer support.
Tileset Importer
Import individual tiles from large sprite sheets or full animations to your game projects in seconds.
Keybinds Editor
With a visual keyboard & gamepad quickly map out your game inputs and scripting.
Physics (Jolt/Box2D)
Power your projects with built-in support for Box2D and Jolt physics engines, all with the precision and performance you need. Whether you’re crafting dynamic 2D platformers or intricate 3D interactions, simulated collisions, forces, and rigid body dynamics effortlessly.
VR
Support for the latest technologies. Go hands on and build your own interact-able world from head to toe with hand, height, and device location/rotation tracking in devices compatible with Open XR/VR platforms.
Console Applications
Support for creating console-based applications.
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The benefit of the cloud is that all storage and most processing is offloaded to the server and your data is saved remotely, giving your processor and hard drive some space. Eventually with mobile support, even a phone or tablet will suffice.
Much like services similar to Google Docs, you can gain accessibility from anywhere, experience collaborative work, receive continuous updates and have peace of mind with constant backups.
Projects are stored in the cloud, this allows projects to be easily shared with other users or synced between devices. If your project had particularly huge files that don’t need to be synced to the cloud, you could stream/load these at run-time from your device or an external server. We do not provide support for any externally stored data.
You can use sprite sheets/frame-by-frame animations, animated 3D models using bones or Effekseer particle effects. All of these can be modified or animated using the built-in sprite sequencer making animations of any kind a breeze.
Documentation and tutorials are still a work in progress during the Beta phase, we are constantly working on and improving what is available.
To view the documentation for any feature or window, simply select the feature or window and press F1. As well, the software comes with a getting started guide which provides a brief overview of basic features.
Open Dev Kit offers outstanding functionality at a competitive price over other similar development platforms. To see how our software stacks up against the competitors, click here.
We are a firm believer in fair and transparent plans without royalties. We make our plans so that you don’t owe us any money no matter how much money you make or no matter how many installations or downloads you have.
Your account is safeguarded by a customizable username and password of your choice. You can also enable an extra layer of security with 2FA using TOTP authenticators.
Just like on a regular computer data loss is possible. But with our cloud-based system and easy data export, you’re better protected. Constant backups ensure your projects are secure.
Absolutely. However due to practicality and security issues, we recommend that you create copies within your online profile so that they can be recovered easier.
Payment for subscriptions and plans can be processed through a multitude of providers at checkout. Our current processing providers are Stripe with all major credit cards, Paypal, ApplePay and GooglePay with mobile devices. Larger orders exceeding $2000 require processing by one of our agents, this can be done by contacting us through our website contact form. (no administration fees applied)
Not immediately. While our EULA outlines terms more specifically, data is only purged when absolutely necessary. Your information is safe short to medium term.
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