Components are special extensions that add new features for creating applications to MnCreator. Components are subsidiary modules of the constructor, which have their own management, download and upgrade systems. Management window for components is available by clicking on the item Components in the top bar. According to the purpose components can be divided into several types:
- The components that extend the MnCreator's interface and add new features for developers. These components do not affect the final application and how it works on users" devices.
For example – Image compressor component expands file checker's screen and adds the ability to compress the images, that greatly reduces the size of the final applications.
- The components that add new types of objects, interactions, additional actions and properties to the existed objects. These components increase the number of functions available to developers and users during playback applications.
For example – Sharing dialog component adds a new type of interactions for users – displays the standard dialog that allows users to share data in social networks, save to favorites, send by mail and etc.
- The components that integrate MnCreator with other applications and services. The components allow exporting data to cloud services and application stores, or import scenes and objects from other development tools and etc.
For example – Import from Adobe Photoshop allows to prepare the PSD-layout for importing to MnCreator.
- The components that add new entities and significantly extend the functionality of applications. These components provide additional features and capabilities which are not included in standard MnCreator distribution.
For example – Audio component adds sounds to the scenes, permanent animations and user interactions.