Time for action – adding the build.settings file

The build-time properties can be provided in an optional build.settings file, which uses the Lua syntax. The build.settings file is used to set the application orientation and autorotation behavior along with a variety of platform-specific build parameters. To add the build.settings file in your project folder, perform the following steps:

1. Create a new project folder called Breakout on your desktop.

2. In your preferred text editor, create a new file called build.settings and save it in your project folder.

3. Type in the following lines:

   settings =
   {
     orientation =
     {
       default = "landscapeRight",
       supported = { "landscapeLeft", "landscapeRight" },
     }
   }

4. Save and close the file. The build.settings file is completed.

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The default orientation setting determines the initial launch orientation on the device and the initial orientation of the Corona simulator.

The default orientation doesn't affect Android devices. The orientation...