Tutorials
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My name is Matthew, but many people know me on the internet as TingThing. I am the developer of Platform Builder.
My goal has always been for Platform Builder to be quick and easy to learn. Because of that, I have a built-in manual and a feature which allows you to learn about almost anything by right-clicking on it. But for those of you who are visual learners, I have started to make video tutorials which take you through the manual and beyond.
This is a work in progress. Not all of the video tutorials have been made yet, but you are welcome to view them here. I suggest you also follow me on YouTube so that you are more likely to see when I post something new. All of these videos are part of a YouTube Playlist as well.
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This tutorial gives you a quick tour around Platform Builder to give you an idea for how it all works.
![Play](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_lcUNoNeVBk/hqdefault.jpg)
The Workstation
This tutorial takes you though the workstation and explains how you add things to your game and modify various settings like your background and music.
![Play](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/y3zAGr2IENI/hqdefault.jpg)
This tutorial talks more about how to place your items quickly and efficiently using the keyboard commands, custom hotkeys, expand items and the smart tool.
![Play](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z1X7vQpNX5w/hqdefault.jpg)
Learn about the controls for how to play your game, how to change them, and the feature to have a sign display whatever control you choose to set.
![Play](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZpXFz_LukW0/hqdefault.jpg)
Learn about the differences between simple mode and advanced mode, using Spawn IDs and linking to move from area to area.
![Play](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Mwhid71zETI/hqdefault.jpg)
Secret Exits
This tutorial explains secret exists in your overworld, what they do, and how to use them.
![Play](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LMRfe1UUs6Q/hqdefault.jpg)
Learn about Importing your own resources into Platform Builder Pro.
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This video is about playing through your games and sharing them for the world to see.
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![Lesson 1: Overview](http://theplatformbuilder.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GameSetupBG.png)
![Lesson 2: Your Workstation](http://theplatformbuilder.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GameSetupBG.png)
![Lesson 3: Placing Items](http://theplatformbuilder.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GameSetupBG.png)
![Lesson 4: Gameplay Controls](http://theplatformbuilder.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GameSetupBG.png)
![Lesson 5: Advanced Mode](http://theplatformbuilder.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GameSetupBG.png)
![Lesson 6: Secret Exits](http://theplatformbuilder.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GameSetupBG.png)
![Lesson 7: Commands and Timelines](http://theplatformbuilder.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GameSetupBG.png)
![Lesson 8: Playing and Sharing](http://theplatformbuilder.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GameSetupBG.png)
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