Using Construct 2's debugging tool

Now, we know enough to be careful when writing our code so that we can evade the runtime bug. However, sometimes, there are bugs that we didn't anticipate, no matter how careful we are in writing our code. In times like these, we need to be able to see how Construct 2 runs our game behind the curtains. This is where we need the debugging tool.

Note

While you can use the debugging tool in the free version of Construct 2, some features are only available to the users who have bought the licensed version. I will inform you what these features are when we discuss them.

Using the inspector

You can use the debugging tool primarily by debugging each layout. To do this, just click on the Debug layout button right beside the Run layout button at the top of Construct 2:

Clicking on it will start the game as usual, except that you'll also see the debug tool (called the Inspector tab) below the game. On the left-hand side of the debugging tool, you'll see a list of all...