Game Maker 7 is the current version of Game Maker. 99% of all material on Game Maker Wiki Complete (this wiki) is written for Game Maker 7.
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Learn to Use Game Maker 7
The best way to get started using Game Maker 7 is to check out our growing Beginner's Guide.
Tutorials
Not much has changed between Game Maker 6.1 and Game Maker 7, so any tutorial that was written for GM 6.1 is good for Game Maker 7. We have some tutorials as well as a list of Game Maker tutorials found on the internet.
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Changes and Updates from Game Maker 6.1
Vista Compatibility
One of the main updates in Game Maker 7.0 is Windows Vista compatibility. This addition of code will make the footprint of the smallest Game Maker game to be no less than 2 megabytes.
Extensions
The big change from Game Maker 6.1 is the new Extension system, which allows you to package .dlls, action libraries, and GML scripts into one extension package. Extensions are a pro feature.
Room Transitions
The room transitions from Game Maker 6.1 are now available as an built-in extension available only to users of Pro can use the room transitions extension.
Upgrading
Upgrading from Game Maker 6.1
If you have a Game Maker 6.1 registration code / key, there is a way to convert it to a GM 7 "proof of purchase", however, we're not exactly sure how this is done as we have never had to do it. If you have details please add them.
Here is the link to update: http://www.yoyogames.com/upgrade
Registration
Cost
GM 7 registration costs 25 USD for a single license. We have been unable to find any information about buying a license as a gift or site and school licenses.
How to Register
The registration method isn't the same as it was in Game Maker 6.1 — Game Maker 7 is purchased through an interface in Game Maker 7 itself. After you have paid to register (using a credit card or debit card), GM 7 automatically checks with a registration server and, well, registers. There is a way to register without an internet connection, but it is much more time consuming. We recommend you use the online registration.
NOTE: The offline activation isn't available anymore.
Registration Key / Code
Game Maker 7 does not use a registration key (code). Instead it uses a "proof of purchase" that is emailed to you once you have registered through the GM7 registration interface. This "proof of purchase" includes an email and purchace code that you can use to reinstall the software up to three times. If you have to reinstall Game Maker 7 more than that, then you will have to contact Softwrap.
Related Pages
Other Versions of Game Maker
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