Version 8.1.141

Changes

Option added to force Software Vertex Processing when Direct3D is initialised, this should solve some driver issues and restores GM8.0 behaviour (NOTE: This will be slow rendering down but may improve compatibility)
Added several new GML functions (NOTE: No Help entries just yet)
- clamp( number, min, max ) - returns number once it has been clamped between the min and max values
- lerp( val1, val2, amount ) - returns val1 + ((val2 - val1) * amount). (NOTE: amount is not clamped, but is expected to be in 0..1 range)

Fixed bugs

0003781 Non-existing surface Crashes the Program
0003737 d3d_set_projection_ext stops execution of script
0003429 surfaces and display_reset() results in crash
0003368 License stamper does not work

Addressed issue

0003791 Shifting part of the room
0003767 Set region position
0003722 Reading in online highscores using 39dll.dll has stopped working
0003720 rotating view [wish]
0003694 Lib's and others languages
0003604 Rounding errors
0003586 Game window appears to lose all graphical data and crash.
0003584 I HATE WINDOWS HOW ABOUT SOME LINUX SUPPORT?
0003579 install link not working
0003528 Unexplained executable crash (unique to GM8.1)
0003472 Can't upgrade to GM 8.1
0003398 Bold courier text overlaps
0003366 Don't increment image_index if there are less than 2 images
0003365 Drawing glitches on 250 wide panel
0003357 Cursor_sprite is drawn over and over...
0003355 My game maker 8.1 doesn't have all categories such as (other)
0003298 GamerMaker 8.1 lite
0003205 Step avoiding & step towards are missing from Move tab in 8.1.139
0003200 8.1.139 Missing actions
0003193 missing two move actions
0003184 Certain actions are not showing up like they are suppose to
0003180 game maker 8.1
0003177 Many functions disappeared
0003158 Want to re-install Registry
0003142 3d lights in the previous room show up in the next room.
0003111 text drawn with font_add_sprite is smoothed, kind of as if it were being anti-aliased
0003110 Gray Screen
0003085 Objects wont move
0003084 This is unusual.
0001846 Range Check error/Access Violation while adding large tiles in room

Version 8.1.140

Changes

Missing library functions added back in
Adjusted the timeout for license checking

Fixed bugs

0000757 Script end when using sprite_add_sprite
0003088 Ctrl - Alt -F incorrectly specifies Timeline step

Addressed issue

0003476 GameMaker 8.1 educational version won't start without admin privilege
0003579 install link not working
0003584 I HATE WINDOWS HOW ABOUT SOME LINUX SUPPORT?
0003586 Game window appears to lose all graphical data and crash.
0003472 Can't upgrade to GM 8.1
0003398 Bold courier text overlaps
0003366 Don't increment image_index if there are less than 2 images
0003368 License stamper does not work
0003357 Cursor_sprite is drawn over and over...
0001846 Range Check error/Access Violation while adding large tiles in room
0003290 Depth is not taken into account in the path editor.
0003321 Game Maker v8.1.139 games cause BSoD on PC with 2GB AMD HD 6950 DVI
0003268 Black theme from GMHTML5 option in GM8.1
0003264 Only works for administrator
0003227 Regression: "No sound device detected, sounds may not play" dialogue box cannot be dismissed.
0003144 Multiplayer names and chat
0003155 Export Group of Scripts... would be better if it could keep the group structure intact
0003159 Deprecated functions still colored in scripts
0003145 it keeps saying that its unable to get stand-alone data
0003140 Installed 8.1 Lite on a computer with my login account. A different user can not run Game Maker8.1 Lite
0001938 Save as PNG strip doesn't allow file rename
0003099 draw_sprite passing -1 does not animate the image if the image does not have the same number of frames as sprite_index
0003089 Features for the savegame action in objects
0001805 Save games are still getting corrupted
0003087 Runtime error 216 at 00405FE2
0003093 Un existing objects error when check before calling

Version 8.1.139

Changes

Updated so GM81 exports from GameMaker:HTML5 can be loaded
Texture loading has been rewritten to stop unexpected error problems on older and low end graphics cards
Sound issue where repeated message about no sound device has been fixed (only comes up once)
If you have no sound at all in the export then Sound is not initialised (even if you have deleted all the sounds)
Games written using Lite now start up quicker
Added d3d_set_zwriteenable( enable ) function, takes a single parameter that indicates if z writing is on (true) or off (false)

Fixed bugs

1718 : Z-Buffer issue with loaded textures
1779 : Z-buffering (D3DRS_ZWRITEENABLE)
1916 : Can't change colordepth in game
1950 : Z buffer issue?
1904 : Unexpected error when using ini_open on a filename within a non-existing directory
1717 : ini_open crashes the game if the target directory doesn't exist
1704 : Zoom shortcuts don't work on number pad
2993 : The game crashes just when it starts to run
2867 : Getting error message some times when trying to test the game.
2729 : Error in 'Run the game'
2632 : Games will not play
2493 : the game stops on ''open''
2295 : Game that worked fine in the past crashes upon load with "An unexpected error"
1991 : "Unexpected error occured when running the game" message posts when launching the game
1944 : Unexpected error occurred when running the game
1948 : unexpected errors, not sure how
2919 : F2 - Code snippet not working.
1757 : Went to test my game when all of a sudden this error popped up
1758 : Was Placing object into a room when this popped up
1759 : I do all that work for NOTHING!!!
1764 : sprites have a problem
1381 : sprite_assign, sprite_add and etc resource crashes
1338 : 3d crashes when using models
1040 : i try to run my game and it say an unexpected error has occured, it was working fine befor but then this started happening and i
1875 : Inactive window freezing up AND unknown compilation error.
1864 : Trace.log
1830 : Unicode drawing?
1751 : Game Maker 8.1 becomes "Not Responsive" when attempting to run (test) or create standalone exe
1783 : game failed to run issue...
1789 : "No sound device detected, sounds may not play" dialogue box cannot be dismissed.
0930 : file_text_write_string writes some characters as '?'
1252 : Gamemaker 8.1 Lite Crash on startup
1689 : "unexpected error" repeatedly
1723 : Room Data Corrupted
1130 : Unexpected Error
1665 : Crash when running executable
1709 : Make the Define Constants window resizable
1400 : Negative array index in a script does not throw an error
1247 : Game maker 8.1.91 stops working completely with some game maker 8 games during compiling
1321 : Code snippets doesn't work with F2. (Rerported)
1031 : 'Freeze the game when the form loses focus' should say 'window' instead
1115 : Glitch in draw_text with negative coordinates
1198 : Scaling Fonts using draw_text_transformed is glitchy
2710 : Inaccuracurate object and tile placement above room boundary in room editor
2752 : Error "an unexpected error has occurred when running the game" whenever I put in an object with a certain command.
1947 : No Scroll bar in Object editor
1899 : Background color rectangle do not shift when moving view in path editor
2601 : cannot update 8.0 Pro to 8.1
1903 : "No sound device detected. Sounds may not play." shows up in dialog box and will not continue to the game
1923 : Loading time increased for no reason
1663 : GM initialises sound loading when sounds aren't present
1906 : GM LITE has 3-4 seconds delayed load times
1733 : When cropping, maintain original origin
1873 : Game crashes when you leave it running.
1866 : Game crashes when unfocused
1811 : Freeze the game when the form loses focus causes crash
1844 : Game window becomes idle when using Chrome
1833 : Several problems when game window is idle/unfocused
1824 : Game Window lost focus every 10 seconds

Addressed issue

1611 : View offset
1217 : Glitchy export of png sprites
1808 : Thread Error: Access is denied (5)
1502 : GameMaker 8.1 Pro does not work
1860 : snapshot action vs. F9
1853 : I clicked to play one of my sounds and GameMaker FROZE.
1763 : Went into testplay and suddenly these errors popped up.
1922 : Cyrillic
1840 : Wish: debugger option to show amount of part_systems, surfaces, mp_grids etc.
1837 : Game Maker will not compile Lego Skeleton Fever when font anti aliasing is set to 3
1829 : Dropper tool for tilesets in room editor
1832 : Make a seperate menu option for 'Export All Scripts' and 'Export Selected Script/Group'
1778 : Default size option for objects placed in room
1780 : It would be nice if the "Search in scripts" function included the contents of the Execute Script DND action.
1796 : splash_set_keyboard_key(key) to assign specific keys to skip a splash screen
1794 : splash_set_stop_button(button) to stop a splash screen by pressing a joystick button
1790 : Lab install - Domain users
1777 : 'Bring To Front' & 'Send To Back' functions not working in room editor
1742 : it won't update!!!!!!
1738 : [Wish] Autoload debug watch list
1736 : Update Caused Bug
1735 : Not opening
1737 : Create backup files with an autosave feature?
1724 : Cannot "Ignore" secure mode error when using an Extension with "Initialization"
1722 : Bulk install extension packages
1714 : Multi import in Include Files
1713 : Double click, or click to delete?
1711 : Same importing options as sprites.
1705 : Action tabs have a strange/inconsistent appearance
1703 : Code to set "Clear Background with Window Colour"
1672 : Visual glitch in Code Editor for Execute a Piece of code drag and drop
1633 : Script editor glitch with Japanese text
1695 : Keyboard does not update correctly after room transition
1692 : Crash on sprite editor close
1687 : It would be so much more convenient if while opening the pop up scroll list of objects you could use the middle mouse button to
1686 : Code completion does not update when typing
1610 : Add group option
1681 : Game Maker keeps popping up!
1650 : After a game made with GM8.1.124 crashed, the runner to GameMaker was lost.
1667 : Zooming and panning in the Tile Viewer when using tileset.
1648 : Pictures won't display in news window.
1635 : Room Editor maximized upon opening
1625 : Links in the Game Maker news do not open in the default browser.
1623 : globalvar error_display
1613 : Not respnding
1624 : GameMaker 8.1 Lite Fails to load
1485 : string_md5 to hash a string into md5
1591 : Infinite Game Makers open!
1599 : string upper with Greek 'sigma' in word final position
1598 : Visual indicator of the room?s size in the room editor
1582 : Ability to rearange events in an object window
1580 : Rename button isn't working after pressing CTRL+S
1569 : Division by zero not catchable as normal error
1551 : When I exit my game, GM doesn't come up.
1537 : when i starting up the program, and plays the game, it takes too long time.
1456 : extension_exists to check if extension is installed
1454 : window_minimize function to minimize game window
1449 : Delete temp files automatically
1446 : GM lag during Export Resources and Saving
1399 : Wish: Pressing F12 when cursor is on a function name in code editor, opens relevant manual page
0868 : Game Maker crashes when a project is opened and the Updater tries to update
0690 : Windows 7 "Recently Opened" for GM8.1 includes non-editable files GM opened
1528 : file_text_read_real() dosn't work on UTF-8 files.
1525 : After using the File_Delete function the File_Open_Write and File_Open_Read stop working
1270 : Sometimes rename of groups wan't work
1326 : string error using mplay_data_write and mplay_data_read persists after .107
1048 : Multiplayer GM8.1
2746 : Upon starting GameMaker, computer crashes
1388 : Game Maker opens instances infinitely when updater is firewalled?
1327 : GM 8.1 doesn?t read correctly special characters
1368 : mplay_data_write(,) and mplay_data_read(,) don't work 100% of the time.
1369 : new multy player over the net
1347 : Add new functions to File_text
1343 : My hard drive suddenly disappears?
1296 : Script Editor doesn't restore correctly if previously maximized
1092 : An object's create event is not called if a previously added object skips rooms
1024 : New GM Update causes random crashes I have no idea why
1205 : sprite editor sleep off game maker
1101 : Error message
1104 : Wish: Better options to control sound
1068 : Game Maker often does not close completely; can still be found in task manager.
1203 : Tip - It would be better if it had a picture showing the shadow of the previous sprite
0980 : Scripts doesn't recognize instantly new names.
0988 : loading saved games through game_load() or default F6 doesnt work at certain times.
1015 : Can't run games via F5 / green "Run" arrow
1017 : External model incorrectly rendered.
1030 : window_get_focus to retrieve if game window is in focus or not
1032 : sprite_set_alpha_from_sprite doesn't work with already transparent sprites
1046 : 8.1.91
1056 : current_step
1063 : Ability to access debug information
1064 : Custom font sprite opacity value not working
1075 : Duplicate in rooms
1084 : unable to open
1094 : Sound does not play randomly
1096 : Support for .mov & .bik video files!
1199 : Cannot run the game
1208 : Return values for event_*
1241 : WindowsXP change user error
0875 : TAB key in Event Window
1043 : Workspace windows always open 'floating'
0956 : Another value for "self" please...
0886 : Sprite resizing issue
0877 : TAB key works only in keyboard_check_direct
0865 : Ability to change Game Maker IDE background
0849 : Change Default "Game Maker News" window size
0845 : Option to hide the Loading image completely
3029 : Access violation at address 7216AC38 in module 'comctl32.all'.Read of address 4589FB71.
3011 : After installation Game maker 8.1 is not running with limited privileges
2956 : Triggers Bugged
2854 : word wrap for the Code Editor
2962 : Hovering over a constant in the code editor should display its value Upon starting GameMaker, computer crashes
2917 : How to upgrade to 8.1
2894 : Room editor could use a quick preview
2893 : Change all graphics to black and white contrast automatically
2892 : Exporting and Importing
2890 : I have bought Game Maker 8.0 Pro but I cannot upgrade to 8.1
2772 : Xbox 360 controller Z-axis
1975 : Updater crashing
2865 : Sound files and audio files are duplicated when renamed
2871 : Sound Channels for the future of GM
2869 : Allow for Events to be organized by the Order of Events
2853 : bm_subtract actually not subtracting
2773 : When dir contains space, file don't open on double click
2715 : when go to buy software
2706 : Game Maker Re-Install
2676 : Game window gets unresponsive when using show_message when window is on top
2656 : passing a string to instance_create crashes the game
2581 : Ctrl + Backspace Symbol
2451 : Graphics function draw_sprite_ext() is not listed in Game Maker Help as a Standard-only function
2417 : "Ignore unsupported functions" in Errors tab
2328 : I can't upgrade to 8.1
2315 : Return "Goto Line" feature to the Code Editor
2238 : an easier code to open a browser
2253 : Allow option to turn off Smooth Scrolling in code editor
2770 : ord() function not working
2761 : text files not creating
2764 : Once installed on a new computer WINDOUS 7 (when you start any project) Throws an error
2621 : Game messes up when it is set up to run on resume from standby.
2663 : I can't test the game!!!!!! WHAT HAPPENED!!!!!!
2748 : Use webkit instead of IE control to display web content
2745 : Upgrading from GM7
2197 : draw_set_halign(fa_center)
2196 : Healthbars don't work properly.
2195 : "Precise" bouncing does not work(D&D).
2177 : failed to replace the icon message.
1946 : GameMaker F5 runner slower.
2020 : Runtime Errror
2000 : fail to run game.
1999 : Mode in the room to VIEW text that objects draw(in-game)
1983 : Problem with align with grid
1988 : unexpected error when running the game message
1987 : fatal error when i use models in the game
1986 : crashes when i click a script with d3ds inside.
1984 : Save on delete
1969 : Tiles in the room editor assign depth based on x and y positions rather than order of creation.
1976 : i want my money back
1974 : Don't freeze the window while dragging
1954 : Search for resources
1970 : 8.1.135 still crashes when unfocused
1966 : Error defining an external function
1958 : unexpected errors when edit sprite
1932 : Error upon exiting game. Caused simply by having three objects in the project.
1925 : Crop function on the toolbar
1898 : Error message: "Exception EInoutError in the Data Module"...
1926 : When I load up a game maker 8.1 file ERROR!?!
1919 : Cant click to change name after ALT+TAB
1964 : file_text_write_real() adds a
2438 : choose() more arguments
1951 : Confused "var" logic
1940 : Proper 8bit PNG support through sprite_add() without removeback
1880 : Game window flickering
1887 : ls_* native 2D lighting system in GM
1818 : "Error Creating Stand-Alone: Cannot find valid runner data." message while compiling
1817 : Charsets not working
1809 : blend modes (include ext) make fat sprite
1807 : Game Goes Unresponsive When Left Out of Focus

Version 8.1.135

Changes

Updater now explicitly checks for potential Softwrap license

Fixed bugs

0001531 : Access violation at address 005A6D79 in module 'Game_Maker.exe'. Read of address 8DB264D4.

Addressed issue

0001800 : Holding Another Window Causes Crash, And Flashing/Glitching
0001798 : During Test Play - Screen flickers every 15 to 20 seconds, games pauses for 2 seconds

Version 8.1.132

Changes

Mostly bug fixing - but we did find a Memory Leak in the room editor that has lots of knock on issues, this one should be a lot more stable

Fixed bugs

0001741 : Maintain origin in Crop Image too
0001691 : I was placing a tile in a room and Gamemaker stopped responding.
0001755 : Error while I was dragging the view around in my room
0001683 : I tried to add another object and It said "Not enough storage to proccess this command."
0001698 : Show object information isn't showing everything
0001754 : After update GM8.1 files do not run!
0001762 : Wrong file version...
0001787 : or1 instead of color1
0001784 : The side-by-side configuration is incorrect
0001786 : Auto completion screws the code as i write
0001780 : It would be nice if the "Search in scripts" function included the contents of the Execute Script DND action.
0001782 : Severe Memory Leak
0001776 : Script editor issues :)

Addressed issue

0001710 : Mini-map does not update to new room sizes.
0001785 : SAVE GAMES ARE GETTING CORRUPTED MORE OFTEN!!

Version 8.1.131

Changes

Added more detailed Trace info to the runner - when textures are made.
Fixed resizing of the Mini Map (should now always show the whole level)

Fixed bugs

0001739 : Tiles and objects turn invisible.

Addressed issue

0001741 : Maintain origin in Crop Image too

Version 8.1.129

Changes

Added a new option to show the Trace.log file after Debug has been run
Added an option to maintain the origin when resizing and cropping sprites

Fixed bugs

0001733 : When cropping, maintain original origin
0001734 : Access violation at address 006525DA in module... - when opening room

Addressed issue

Version 8.1.126

Changes

Mainly bug fixes from previous release

Fixed bugs

0001696 : When dragging objects in the room editor they disappear
0001693 : Room resize issue
0001684 : When closing mini map view in room completely, it has an error that it can't divide by 0.
0001682 : Typo in GameMaker Help
0001657 : Show values in Colorize and Colorize Partial in Sprite Editor
0001672 : Visual glitch in Code Editor for Execute a Piece of code drag and drop
0001678 : Duplicated rooms tile/objects not shown in editor at first
0001675 : Press C to highlight objects with Creation Code in Simple mode
0001670 : Cannot drag any action in drag and drop!
0001668 : string_delete conunt wrongly "odd" charachters
0001660 : Object depth assignments not working properly
0001659 : Objects are not visible while dragged through the room
0001646 : 8.1.124 Cannot reorder actions
0001647 : Room editor: "floating point division by zero"
0001643 : Objects in rooms become invisible when changing room size
0001641 : Floating point error on reducing the minimap in room editor.
0001640 : Creation Code Tooltips Don't Change when you hover over a different object that has code
0001637 : when deleting objects from the resource tree that are in a room will cause an access violation when entering the room editor

Addressed issue

0001673 : Make double click add a Execute a piece of Code drag and drop action

Version 8.1.125

Changes

Added some more viewing options to the Room Editor - you can now hide invisible objects (and objects with no sprites)
While I have not removed Creation Code (as that is silly) - I have tidied up how it is handled (now deleted if empty.. NOTE CR/LF do not count as empty, only spaces and tabs) and you now get a tooltip with the first part of the creation code displayed when you hover the mouse over the instance (this can be switched off in the view options).
As an added extra to make the Creation Code even more obvious, if you hold the 'C' key down then any objects with creation code will be highlighted in Red
A new option has been added to Views on the Room Editor as well - you can now enable and disable the clearing of the background of the view, it defaults to on (the current default) but you can now disable it, this will speed up the runner if you do. To get a similar effect to the old way (i.e. clear the area between views) then just add an empty room between rooms that is cleared to the correct colour.
And it's not all Room Editor love - the Object editor now gets a splitter between the Actions and the Events windows allowing you to resize the windows left to right - giving the Actions window a bit more screenspace (if required)

Fixed bugs

0001629 : background_showcolor is not working
0001497 : Wider Events List
0001616 : Proper Indication for Objects that have Creation Code inside Room Editor
0001622 : unexpected errors randomly appears when I edit my game
0001631 : Objects outside of room boundaries are no longer visible in Room Editor
0001349 : Pressing TAB in script name input not going into code editor
0001617 : when creating a room an error is displayed in a button box and room is un-editable
0001604 : Only half of minimap when height > width
0001600 : Option to show/not show invisible objects in the room editor
0001581 : Ok button for timelines out of place
0001596 : Backgrounds tab in room editor is default, should be objects?
0001618 : Typo in help file under Emitters
0001603 : Minimap view in room editor constantly flashes white while making any changes in the room
0001597 : Room editor object and mini map issues with large room sizes
0001546 : After finishing editing sprites, Gamemaker stops working
0001570 : unexpected error appeared by sprite issue
0001609 : Room will not load when opened and grid doesnt show...and some other things... detailed report with files..

Addressed issue

0001628 : Texture mapping differences between 8.0 and 8,1
0001627 : too many updates
0001626 : cant open a gmk file up directly from file
0001559 : Remove 'Creation code' for objects in the Room Editor
0001447 : GM 8.1 does not start / Windows Vista Home Premium SP2 32-bit

Version 8.1.123

Changes

Fixed bugs

0001589 : Bug when writing a code
0001590 : Several errors when in room editor.
0001587 : Many, many errors in new room editor,
0001588 : Invalid floating point operation upon opening room editor
Fixed an issue with offsets on backgrounds - had not been reported yet

Addressed issue

Version 8.1.120

Changes

Added Beta and Stable channel options - you can choose if you install from the installer - from this version onwards we will have 2 channles for updating - we will promote a version to stable once we have had at least a week of no major bug reports
Added links to the exe installer in the release notes - just click on the link in the header for that version
Speeded up the Download for updater - you need to install from the installer though to feel the benefit (on the next update)

Fixed bugs

0001576 : Spelling mistakes in help file
0001507 : Pictures included: "Access Violation Errror at address 005A271A in module 'Game_Maker.exe'. Read address of 00000008."
0001508 : Invalid pointer operation
0001402 : Access Violation, after changing game icon.
0001356 : Latin symbols can't be showed and text drawn adds a character at the end
0001307 : Preferences tool-tip glitch
0001103 : The tooltips for textbox in the Scripts tab of the preferences dialog are wrong
0001055 : Rooms: Undo doesn't work after using Ctrl+Right click to delete!
0001112 : Access violation at address005a4520 in module 'game-maker.exe'. Read of address 075e0000.
0001143 : d3d_transform_stack_push() 4mi
0001213 : Wish: store the text entered in font dialogs
0001236 : Text input description in Preferences (GM 8.1)
0001016 : Request: Updater minimizes to system tray
0001453 : Glitch in code editor toolbar
0001421 : string_lenght make mistake counting special character like "?"
0001469 : Russian texts
0001492 : High lag in room editor
0001523 : Use a minimap for navigation
0001526 : Zoom shortcuts: ctrl +, ctrl -, ctrl 0
0001524 : Wrong background display in rooms!
0001521 : Add an ability to return scrollbars to rooms!
0001457 : Access Violation at address 00685815
0001458 : Release notes link in Help menu
0001248 : Access Violation when zooming out in the room editor.
0001113 : Access violation error when zooming in sprite editor

Addressed issue

0001489 : Make transparent sprites
0001520 : Draw event occurs before create event
0001509 : Import Photoshop format
0001496 : no scrollbar in room editor
0001053 : News screen on GM redirects to explorer and not the default browser.
0001387 : Game Maker launches Internet Explorer from News, even when not default browser
0001579 : No scrollbar in room editor
0001340 : Installing extensions does not extract help file

Version 8.1.113 (stable)

Changes

Fixed bugs

Addressed issue

Version 8.1.111

Changes

Fixed bugs

001398: 8.1.110 "INI files must be located in the same directory as the program"
001476: If there is any error in a script, it bombs out rather than report an error
001376: Pixels hidden behind scroll bars in image editor.
000769: NORMAL Grid becomes unaligned
000937: ROOMS: Isometric grid - 2 display errors
001390: Bugged Display of Grid
001311: Undeclared variables exiting code without throwing an error
000896: Debug tool / Debugger not responding to keyboard shortcuts
001421: string_lenght make mistake counting special character like "?"
001372: Ctrl+E does not work

Addressed issue

001468: russian text not worked in show_message
001455: Improved string manipulation functions
001455: Can't find the update window button

Version 8.1.110

Changes

Fixed bugs

001371: string_char_at returns nothing
001385: string_char_at
001383: string_char_at(str,index) This function fails to return the last character in string when using GML8.1
001373: Please make the UpdateReady window NOT always on top.
001380: Text Wrapping doesn't work for game information.
001374: Extension's Help File ain't launching.

Addressed issue

001379: Malformed released notes (8.1.109).
001391: CPU usage tops out when scrolling.

Version 8.1.109

Changes

Sleep function has been modified to use the Win32 Sleep function rather than WaitForSingleObject, I am not anticipating any knock-ons but may fix the FPS issues some have been seeing.

Fixed bugs

0001370: string_char_at causes crash if passed real value instead of string.
0001366: 8.1.108 file_copy does not work.
0001355: string_char_at causes crash.
0001351: All text drawn adds a character at the end.

Addressed issue

0001305: Empty room causes fps drop.
0001350: FPS problems when sounds folder is empty.
0001357: Pressing control and s does not save the game.
0001354: Update download much slower than site download

Version 8.1.108

Changes

string_byte_length() function has been added to help cope with the new string formats. returns the number of bytes in a string (not the number of characters, the number of bytes).
string_byte_at() also added for new string format. returns the byte value (it is a number) at a byte position in a string.
Removed the restriction that INI files have to be in the same directory as the executable - they can now be anywhere.

Fixed bugs

0001319: Unable to save ini files after 8.1 update.
0001336: Character encoding problems - 8.1.107.
0001335: INI files aren't created.
0001345: String can't show latin symbols.
0001330: INI File Writing Delay.
0001332: Game maker dose not write ini file to same folder that the exe is in..
0001331: ini files did not work in GM 8.1.107.
0001328: Errors with string scripts.
0000857: updater crashes gamemaker when asking to save @ closing.
0001041: Remove the INI file must be stored in the same folder as the game - limit.
0000992: Minimised updater don't responses when update is ready.
0001300: Russion font.
0001327: GM 8.1 doesn?t read correctly special characters.

Addressed issue

0001337: Can't find new installed fonts.
0001346: Check for updates button.

Version 8.1.107

Changes

ansi_char() function has been added to help cope with the new string formats. Please use with care.
get_function_address() function has been added to help with external DLLs calling into GameMaker.

Fixed bugs

0001289: Only 0 - 127 characters are exported with font.
0000930: file_text_write_string writes some characters as '?'
0001292: Ini files no longer supported
0001293: Opening GM81-files results in error message
0001291: Message shows up when I double-click .gm81 files, then GM closes silently
0001299: game maker stopped writing to ini file
0001294: INI Files no longer write/read
0001295: string error using mplay_data_write and mplay_data_read
0001021: Reading and writing Ini files breaks with YYG Windows Dialog Extension
0001317: INI Files/New Update
0001304: Tiles and other "sliced" graphics now have ugly cracks.
0001298: Tiled background has lines
0001216: In-game Tile Spacing Bug (like room editor bug) (again)

Addressed issue

0001286: Unable to open .gm81 files by double-clicking
0001288: upgrading from 8.1.91 to 8.1.106 failure
0001290: CJK characters won't draw, even with CJK-enabled fonts
0001297: Improved script editor (collapse-able, hide-able code, regions, etc)
0001285: Setting to JOHAB_CHARSET gives licence email
0001301: Exception EOSError in module
0001310: Suspected error reporting bug ?
0001303: Bullet size and line spacing in game information editor bug.

Version 8.1.106

Changes

PLEASE NOTE: The Code Editor is now full unicode, however... this means that you WILL have to re-enter all your strings in order for them to work. This is because we have no idea what codepage they originally came from, so cannot patch up characters >127 into the correct unicode space. You can cut and paste them so that windows does this, but it's still going to be painful. Sorry....
Tracing has been added to both the runner and GameMaker. You can enable this with "--YYTrace" on the command line, or set the environment variable "YYLOG_TRACE=1". A "trace.log" file will appear next to the executable. if this is in a restricted folder, you may have to run the .EXE as administrator.
GMTV logo has been updated to render also on screen_refresh().
If there are NO sound (mp3,wav etc.) resources included in the program, the audio subsystem will not initialise. This will allow for faster turn around on testing. If you load sounds later during the game, Audio will then initialise at that point, causing a STALL in your application, so use with care.

Fixed bugs

0000891: DLLs won't work with GM8.1
0000912: DLL doesn't work
0000867: Many extensions no longer work in 8.1
0001215: Using multiple string arguments for DLL functions
0001242: Sprite_collision_mask does not work
0001243: DLL issue in 8.1 that does not occur in version 8.0
0001204: Assigning value to argument_count = crash
0001218: d3d_model_clear() does not clear 3d model
0001029: Make "sleep()" actually sleep
0001140: Always got I/O Error 1784
0001089: IO Error 1704 at Start-up (GM8.1.91)
0001249: Upon Start Up I recieve an IO error 1784
0001028: Game maker will not stop updating.
0001079: Import scripts from .gml files: newlines are broken. Creates nasty problems with extensions.
0000760: Control+Space for auto completion no longer works correctly
0000991: Long Excute Code pop-up preview windows cause Game Maker to slow down
0001204: Assigning value to argument_count = crash
0001047: Error
0001129: argument_count is always 0 in script with arbitrary number of arguments
0000930: file_text_write_string writes some characters as '?'
0001076: Delete all is either unclear or unclear
0001110: Secure mode doesn't work with gamemaker 8.1.91
0001216: In-game Tile Spacing Bug (like room editor bug)
0000730: Room editor zoom in/out will render visual glitches between tiles
0000764: Isometric zoomed in panning problem
0000866: keywords coloring issue in GM version 8.1.71
0000843: Objects do not shift when moving view in path editor
0001018: Renaming resources
0001264: Right-click -> rename object searches for a resource.
0001261: Function "external_call" and/or "external_define" doesn't work.
0000774: Access violation if action is not found in .lib's
0001270: Sometimes rename of groups wan't work
0000725: Importing Game Maker 8.0 projects into GameMaker 8.1 ( Draw_Text )
0000957: Search in Scripts > Other Event - events like room end etc. are listed as "other"
0000814: Find resource instead of rename
0000741: No support for russion language in code editor
0000879: Argument errors. Still bugged. No error, script is aborted!
0000878: Code completion glitch
0000826: "Unexpected error occured when running the game"
0000828: Extensions do not define argument[n] in GML
0000836: Unsupported diacritic
0000740: Russian Fonts in Game Maker 8.1
0000748: Search in Scripts: search results for text in objects report incomplete event information
0000899: View window does not move when panning in room editor
0000756: Script search: event name not selective enough. I.e. Global left press event is called Mouse
0000734: Character Sets doesn't work properly?
0000856: script_execute does NOT do the argument checking
0000788: New GM does not display Cyrillic characters, at all. Even in the script editor.
0000837: List index out of bounds (7)
0000842: Check if another instance of the game is running

Addressed issue

0000897: Error in mod with large numbers
0001246: Collision with solid object cancels speed actions or any other ones.
0001164: draw_getpixel() will not return c_blue when in 3d mode
0001165: Can't access some fonts
0001111: Joystick press and release functions
0001091: Whenever I try to load the game I am working on, it freezes halfway through loading and I have to ctrl-alt-del to close it.
0001109: Gray color has a large layer in the image editor (SINCE GM 7.0!!)
0001042: Major 3D texture bug.
0001044: Surfaces seem to disappear after a "Run as administartor" dialog appears
0001074: Multi-select in Rooms
0001081: glitch with repeating textures
0001057: some keyboard events only occur once
0001098: Install by admin does not appear for other users
0001067: Game Maker Crashes when opening from gm81 files
0001059: Depth issues in draw event
0001019: Error when Opening GM via File Association
0001054: Room editor opens on settings
0001070: NSIS error
0001080: Error loading from associated file
0000757: Update IssueScript end when using sprite_add_sprite
0001107: Update IssueFramerate locked at 60fps (GM 8.1.91)
0001009: Win7SP1 Maker elements render incorrectly
0000955: Code snippets doesn't work with F2
0000935: error "failed to replace icon."
0001093: Game Maker 8.1 updater crash
0000960: Improved Script Autocomplete
0000821: object_set_solid doesn't work.
0000676: Code autofill in code editor takes too long to disappear
0001274: Function draw_set_blend_mode_ext does'n work correct on laptops
0000805: Code completion lags, often causing duplicated phrases to be entered
0000724: Update IssueNo error window when calling script with incorrect amount of arguments from within a script
0000826: "Unexpected error occured when running the game"
0000803: Gm 8.1 compiles projects much longer than gm8.0 ("Not Responding")
0000802: Game maker 8.1 crashing on startup with some gm8.0 projects
0000975: Tiles stretch
0001049: "unexpected error occurred when running the game"
0000901: "Unexpected Error" on executables (with large bgs)
0000829: Ambient Light Ignores Vertex Color

Version 8.1.91 (stable)

Fixed bugs

0001035: Can not access fonts
0001023: Can't select a font
0001012: Cannot select Windows font for resource
0001033: texture_set_repeat() does not work
0001034: The help still says surfaces don't work in 3D
0000976: Surface's seem to disappear after pressing ctrl+alt+del in Windows 7, results in game crash

Addressed issue

0001025: Cannot draw models created by d3d_model_vertex(etc)
0001027: movement
0001036: Still have call d3d_end() when drawing to a surface in 3D

Version 8.1.90 (no longer available)

Fixed bugs

0001006: Sprites are cleared when playing game in a computer without Game Maker installed
0001011: New exe freezes on Windows 7 and XP
0001007: ProcessStartGameMakerUpdater No Key

Addressed issue

0001010: 3d lighting disabled when using display_reset
0001008: display_reset(...) is incompatible with surfaces
0001005: Newlines (#) don't work anymore (again!)

Version 8.1.89

internal test version.

Version 8.1.88 (no longer available)

Fixed bugs

0001004: (8.1.87) d3d_model_destroy is broken
0000998: Sufaces not working

Version 8.1.87 (no longer available)

Fixed bugs

0000995: Sprite text font ignores carriage return.
Fixed a bug in font height for fonts created at runtime.
3D models are now destroyed correctly, freeing all resources.
0000994: Surfaces don't work anymore. Please note: Many OLD cards require POW2 surfaces for use in 3D, or the surface will appear incorrectly. A note has also been added to the documentation about these limits.
Fixed file associations so they point to the new install locations. If you have issues, you'll need to re-install the program as these are setup during installation.

Version 8.1.78 - 86

internal test

Version 8.1.77 (no longer available)

Changes

Faster 3D static models using d3d_model_create().
Full screen Anti-Aliasing (0,2,4 and 8 levels) using display_reset(aa) and display_aa.
Surfaces now work in full 3D
GameMaker will now not install to program files, meaning you no longer have to be an Admin. Now defaults to user directory.
Your email address is now no longer required for licensing.
New welcome screen for Lite, making it easier to upgrade.
BOLD for script keywords has been added back in as an option.

Fixed bugs

0000850: Revert back to lite after update
0000833: GM8.1.69 continues to revert to lite on startup
0000900: Renaming Object
0000838: draw_text_ext_color() bug
0000970: Normals don't scale properly with d3d_transform_add_scaling
0000846: Updater cases infinite loop of "save project" when relauching
0000848: When New Update Available, the chosen file does not load
0000847: License lost on every launch
0000869: GM 'Unable to Validate Licence' and When Entering Licence Key I get 'I/O error 1784'
0000902: file_text_write_real does not work with negative decimals.
0000762: File reading reals problem
0000959: Serious problem saving strings in a ds_list to file in GM8.1 that was not present in GM8.0
0000841: 'save as' generates invalid default filename
0000851: Game Information is NOT word wrapping
0000873: gamemaker_version returns 800 for Game Maker 8.1 and above
0000870: problems with functions message_text_font and message_button_font
0000904: Data structure read functions do not work
0000860: Make the auto updater view not "always on top"
0000864: Topmost updater window
0000978: Manual has outdated code in the index
0000796: Documentation page on Fonts has not been updated
0000794: Error in Documentation on Upgrading
0000807: Zoom In/Out/Reset are missing toolips in Room editor
0000893: Nearly unnoticeable typo in "Global Game Settings"
0000811: 3D lights index incorrectly or some other cause
0000898: gamemaker_version is 800
0000872: renaming a resource clashes with finding a resource
0000884: renaming sprite error
0000905: GM Says 15 Arguments Required Where 16 are Required
0000882: Mistake in helpfile
0000779: Object placement in room is off by a large amount when zoomed in.
0000858: bold fonts in script editor
0000738: Problem with "Snap to Grid" and isometric grids
0000799: # does not create a new line anymore
0000726: Create Group
0000732: Renaming resources sometimes doesn't work and still reads "Rename Ctrl+R"
0000754: New room editor renders semi-transparent backgrounds opaque
0000914: Background transparency showing up as black in rooms.
0000885: Backgrounds are not transparent in Room Editor
0000765: Multiple backgrounds glitch
0000834: ambient light: colours are off
0000963: Hotkey for "Search in Scripts"
0000964: When panning the room the view position does not stay at the correct co ordinates but moves along.
Vertical font alignment fixed on reduced character sets

Addressed issue

0000790: Anyone can create watermark-free exes with gm8.1 Lite
0000876: Error "trying to access argument[n]" does not give object/event/action/line/position information
0000883: Scrollbar Mirroring Room Edtor
0000888: test/norton
0000897: Error in mod with large numbers
0000910: We need better/more advanced sound capabilities.
0000911: New game_save cannot be loaded after switching from 8 to 8.1.
0000947: Showing expression in "If an expression is true"
0000965: New resource type - layers
0000651: Interpolation between pixels don't work under Windows 7
0000895: Hints in Object Properties don't dissapears
0000653: Resource tree folder names stay white after minimize

Version 8.1.72-76

internal test versions.

Version 8.1.71 (no longer available)

We believe we've also fixed the license key stuff, but won't mark them as fixed until we know for sure.
NOTE: PLEASE INSTALL FROM THE INSTALLER TO FIX FILE ASSOCIATION PROBLEMS.

Fixed bugs

0000832: Help file mistake.
0000835: GameMaker Help Mistake
0000839: Default tab in Game Settings should be Graphics
0000723: Isometric grid not properly zooming
0000853: Some fonts do not work

Addressed issue

0000840: Ctrl+A won't work in Font Properties

Version 8.1.70

internal test version

Version 8.1.69 (no longer available)

Added

We have added proper scheduling to Vista and Windows 7 via DwmEnableMMCSS() which should help framerates.
We have added int Anti-Aliasing control to fonts, which allow you to select how much to apply - including OFF!
- NOTE: This is not currently visible in the preview window.
Links have now been added into the windows menu and in GameMaker itself on the HELP menu, which allows easy access to GameMaker's folders (for libs, tutorials, etc.)

Fixed bugs

0000744: Invisible Font
0000750: Bitmap fonts cause issues in created games.
0000781: Bitmap fonts are invisible in GM8.1
0000763: Scripts arguments
0000752: Right-click > Delete All in room editor really, REALLY doesn't work correctly. No, really.
0000735: argument_count is not recognised in the script/code editor
0000780: argument_count is not included in the fnames file
0000776: Execute script using the action: Script requires 0 arguments, 5 have been supplied.
0000772: Placing tiles while zooming
0000761: Tiles are aligning way to far off to left when placed
0000747: Using uppercase letters in email address causes licensing to fail
0000736: Show Object information when no objects
0000743: Installer suggests incorrect installation folder name
0000767: Object information of larger objects is incomplete
0000800: When I open a gm8.0 file, it opens a new game, not the game I wanted to open.
0000792: gm8.1 reverts to lite when not connected to internet
0000771: GM Updater Issues
0000787: when offline
0000822: keeps reverting to lite
0000806: Ctrl + 0 to reset Zoom
0000797: Blocked actions in Lite Edition have a Pro indication
0000807: Zoom In/Out/Reset are missing toolips in Room editor
0000773: Zoom issues with tilesets
0000795: Errors in documentation page on Creating Rooms
0000791: Displacement in tile interaction when zooming in and out in room editor
0000798: You can move the cursor inside the code-line rectangle
0000759: Help File product naming incorrect or inconsistent.
0000755: Script editor: bold fonts are incorrectly aligned/spaced, making code harder to read in editor.
0000819: Game Maker 8.1 wont run off line correctly
0000816: Fonts do not work
0000824: Some mplay functions only return the first character of a string
0000818: Whenever Game Maker 8.1 is started, it immediately crashes.
0000775: Debug messages window is not updated when not in focus

Addressed issue

0000737: Right clicking in the script/code editor does not move the text cursor to the mouse's position
0000746: Search in Scripts: clicking one of the search results doesn't always open the relevant section
0000729: Right-click on instance > delete all = don't work
0000749: Room editing: panning doesn't allow me to pan beyond left and top of room
0000793: upgrade from 8 to 8.1
0000789: GM8.1 runtime error with gm8.0 files
0000817: Web site issues (link hard to find)
0000815: Option to delay Instance Creation scripts until after the Create event fires
0000804: Game Maker UI isn't compatible with HighDPI (for Windows Vista +)
0000742: Cannot minimize GM
0000778: Room zoom glitches when you use scrollbar
0000831: Built-in Easers
0000783: Scroll Bars Flickering when zoom level changes
0000733: Flicker of window controls
0000810: Strange type error in game maker 8.1
0000812: Setting depth often results in a negative number
0000823: Loading freezes when preparing sounds for about 10 seconds
0000825: Language settings
0000813: Right click like 8.0
0000758: Room Editor Scroll Bars Glitching
0000809: PNG8 (256bit RGB+A)
0000808: Check for Updates and optional update setting in Preferences
0000742: Cannot minimize GM
0000827: Not recognizing an instance of an object with instance_exists or instance_nearest
0000745: "Check all scripts" does not check code action scripts and action parameters
0000727: Room Scrollbar Issue
0000645: Scroll bars in room editor flash when hovered over

Version 8.1.66-8.1.68

Internal test versions.

Version 8.1.65 (Final) (no longer available)

Addressed issue

0000718: string_char_at(str,0) returns same as string_char_at(str,1)
0000714: Re-installation Failure
0000703: LIBs don't work...

Fixed bugs

0000720: Shift+Tab in Code editor works only when text is selected
0000719: On fullscreen watermakr becames very wide.
0000717: Middle mouse button panning jumps in Win7 dual monitor setup

Version 8.1.60-8.1.64

internal test version.

Version 8.1.59 (RC1)

New rules applied to argument passing

if you use argument0 to argument15, then you MUST supply up to that number in the argument list. So if you use argument2, you must supply 3 arguments - exactly.
If you use the argument array (argument[x]) then you are free to supply as many or as few arguments as you wish.
If you use both argumentX and argument[x], then you MUST supply up to argumentX, but are free to supply more if you wish. So if you use argument1 and argument[x], then you must supply at LEAST 2 arguments, but can then use any optional ones that have been passed in.
argument_count now holds the number of arguments passed. (0 is for no arguments passed)
accessing argument[argument_count] or higher, will now result in a runtime error.

Version 8.1.58

internal testing.

Version 8.1.57

Brand new FONT dialog where you can now specify CHARSET to use.
New command message_text_charset(type, charset) added to aid multi-language support

Fixed bugs

0000707: New functions aren't listed in help index in GM 8.1.53
Fixed an issue with the updater crashing on startup.

Version 8.1.54 - Version 8.1.56

Internal build.

Version 8.1.53

You will have to re-enter the BETA license key after upgrading to this version.

LITE edition can now use draw_sprite_ext() and draw_self(), although the blend colour must be c_white.
LITE edition can now use and change image_angle.
Addressed issue 0000688: Hitting enter after tab will ignore the created indent on the next line
Addressed issue 0000687: Cannot open a .gm81 or .gmk by dragging it into Game Maker

Fixed bugs

0000680: TV logo positions wrong.
0000648: Accented characters not working in draw_text and show_message (attempt 2)
0000652: Help file is out of date
0000689: Search in Scripts function too vague
0000679: Large Size of Trace File
0000684: non-animated gif always have one subimage when added by sprite_add()

Version 8.1.52

Internal build.

Version 8.1.51

Beta version time extension.

Version 8.1.50

NOTE: UPDATE will not work with this version. You MUST use the installer!!
(see email for link)

Updater now only requires .NET 2.0 this should be standard on most versions of windows.
.EXE creation and Publishing your gameadded back into LITE.
ZOOM added into room editor in LITE.
New GameMaker "TV logo" added to LITE .exes
New option in prefrences to place the GameMaker "TV logo"
LITE .EXEs now have a nag screen on exit (placeholder).

Fixed bugs

0000648: Accented characters not working in draw_text and show_message.
0000666: Mysterious Form1 appears along with updater
0000659: Change position when instance is locked in room editor
0000657: Loading a transparent .png image will mess around with the transparent colours
0000675: Pinned GM opens as another icon on taskbar
0000677: Minimize updater
0000671: display_mouse_set() does not function correctly

Version 8.1.42 - Version 8.1.49

Internal Test versions.

Version 8.1.41

You will need to re-enter your license key after this update. Same details as before.
Addressed item 0000649: There is a discrepancy in fonts displayed between 8.0 and 8.1. Not a bug, font's are just different in 8.1
Addressed item 0000658: Fill room with background when no background color selected. Default room colour is an Editor Only setting.

Fixed bugs

0000655: Fonts shown on 0.5 offset are cropped.
0000650: Ctrl+R renames resources instead of searching them.
0000644: Text don't fit on update window.
0000661: "Default tab" don't work for timelines
0000662: Default room background color don't work for paths.
0000647: GIF don't loads when using sprite_add
0000634: "RichEdit line insertion error"
0000654: Dual core peaks 50% all the time
0000664: Updater High CPU usage
0000646: C++ strlen() / Delphi StrLen() returns 1 from string passed into DLL

Version 8.1.40

Fixed bugs

Importing images into the image editor no longer gets a little white halo applied sometimes.
If you created an image but didn't add one, the game would fail to load.
0000635: Extension package that worked in GM8.0 does not work in 8.1
0000636: Failed to locate extension data file: GM Room Transitions data
0000633: "Delete Underlying" not functional in 8.1

Version 8.1.39

Auto update test.

Version 8.1.38

Changed room editor RIGHT mouse click priorities. Menu for normal, CTRL+RMB for delete
Room ZOOM mode added
Mouse Wheel ZOOMS in room editor
Middle mouse button PANS around the room.
Transparent Background Settings dialog moved to main form.
Transparent Background grid size now a global setting.
Transparent Background grid added to room editor.
Transparent Background grid can now have user colours.
Image Editor now uses the mouse wheel to zoom.
Image Editor now uses the middle mouse button to "pan"
Can now PAN around inside the PATH editor using the middle mouse button.
You can now change the default background colour for rooms (when no ROOM background has been set)
You can now disable background room filling, so you can see the background GRID when no ROOM colour has been set.
Added +/-/= zoom buttons to Room toolbar
You can now RIGHT CLICK an object and EDIT it from within the Room Editor.
Rendering inside the Code Editor sped up.
inside the code editor, you can now mark a block of text and use TAB and SHIFT-TAB to tab it in and out.
News window now resizable.
Room settings now remembers "maximised" setting.
Shiney new ABOUT box.
Resource renaming changed back to windows default; F2 (was changed from F2 to CTRL-R in GM 8.0)
Code window now has a "toggle" icon for Code Completion on/off
You can now press ESCAPE inside the code editor to get rid of the code completion box.
Game Maker now saves .gm81 files (instead of .gmk)
New .EXE encryption
New News feed system added
draw_self() added
os_type or YoYo_GetPlatform() now returns you the operating system your running on (win, mac, ios etc.)
os-device or YoYo_GetDevice() now returns you a device type (iPhone, iPhone4, iPad etc.)
New constants added:

os_win32,
os_win64,
os_macosx,
os_psp,
os_ios,
os_android,
device_ios_iphone,
device_ios_iphone_retina,
device_ios_ipad

ZBuffer is now 24Bit
Hardware T&L for Faster 2D and 3D rendering.
You can now change the background colours of the code editor, including the current line and selection.
"Delete underlying objects" Now off by default in the room editor.
You can now use <AltGr> (right alt) in the code editor to insert accented characters.
d3d_light_define_ambient( colour ) added for a global ambient
You can now set the default TAB on the object panel (so you can default to the code panel for example)
In Standard Edition, script searching will now search ALL scripts, including objects, rooms, creation events, timelines and triggers.
added dot_product(x1,y1, x2,y2)
added dot_product_3d(x1,y1,z1, x2,y2,z2)
added point_distance_3d(x1,y1,z1, x2,y2,z2)
Font creation totally rewritten. Now produces much nicer anti-aliased fonts, and doesn't cut them off.
You can now change the "Execute a piece of code" in D&D action list, by using the 1st line of your script and a "///" style comment at the start.

Fixed bugs

Undo in Text Editor.
when you undo a change and then save the script or run the game, the change is not saved.
Error in reading reals from text files
when you read two numbers from a single line in a text file and the first one is 0, the numbers are not read correctly.
0000536. mp_grid_add_cell is bugged. Also fixed same issue in mp_grid_clear_cell is bugged
0000597. Overly large images were not being clamped correctly and were causing corruption.
0000589: tile_layer_find() doesn't account for scaling. (also in tile_layer_delete_at(), tile_find(), tile_delete_at() )
0000255: Replacing code at the start of the line. cursor column was going negative.
0000580 - If you use sprite_create_from_surface on a blank surface the sprite will be completely opaque.
sprite_create_from_surface: if you set paramater "removeback" to 2, it will now copy the alpha "as is".