Time for action – adding a background to the Jungle scene

The game file to import and load for this session is 5961_07_01.stencyl.

Before proceeding, locate the file entitled jungle_background_1920x480.png, which is provided with the downloadable files that accompany this book, and place it in a folder so that it can be easily located.

1. In the Dashboard tab, click on Backgrounds.

2. In the main panel, click inside the dotted box containing the text This game contains no Backgrounds. Click here to create one.

3. In the Create New… dialog box, enter a name of Jungle Background and then click on the Create button.

4. In the left-hand panel, click on Create here to add a frame.

5. In the Add Frame dialog box, ensure that the Scale option is set to Standard (1x).

6. Click on the Choose Image… button.

7. Locate the file jungle_background_1920x480.png and double-click on it.

8. When the jungle image appears in the Add Frame dialog box, click on the Add button and wait a few moments for the thumbnail of the image to appear in...