Learn Structured Canvas Language

Learning SCL

The best way to learning to create animations with SCL is by experimenting with examples. You will find code examples on this site that allow you to edit the code to run it immediately.

Feature list
On the tutorial pages, every example is editable.
Use the comprehensive reference guide.
Discover more about routines.
You can view the source code for every game (requires "view source").

Full Reference

Tutorial, Examples

Using Routines

Using Data

Creating Levels

Chaining Alts Together

SCL Basics

create sprite from fan.png as spinner
    where x=100 y=100 center=90,90
end
create routine as Start
    launch spinner
    run routine ThisWay
end
create routine as ThisWay
    insert into spinner where
        alt=(sub create rotation where speed=130
             and distance=135 completion=ThatWay end)
end
create routine as ThatWay
    insert into spinner where
        alt=(sub create rotation where speed=-130
             and distance=135 completion=ThisWay end)
end

SCL code

Sprites: define images that are animated
Routines: control how your animation plays
Alterations: define types of animations to be applied to sprites
Events: control interactions between sprites and users

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