Script Maker Documentation

Script Maker can be used to run pre-defined commands in GameBox before launching and after exiting games. Some games that automatically apply resolution/depth changes on launch may give you mixed results if you're doing the same with a launch script. You may experience similar issues if you use custom application-specific settings in tools such as SwitchRes.

While Launch Scripts are able to set and restore screen resolutions, they do not record icon positions. If you have a busy desktop and adjust the resolution with scripts you may find that items are moved around the desktop. Although the Finder usually does a good job at retaining these settings. SwitchRes is the recommended solution for saving and restoring icon positions if you come across issues, while also offering application-specific screen modes.

GameBox can accept launch scripts created by Script Maker, or run anything that is of creator type APPL (AppleScript Applets etc.).

Script commands:

Script Maker accepts the following launch/exit arguments:

SET MODE [resolutionxbit-depth] - Sets the screen resolution + bit-depth
SET RESOLUTION [resolution] - Sets screen resolution only
SET DEPTH [depth (8, 16, 32)] - Sets bit-depth only
WAIT [seconds] - Waits the given number of seconds before the next step
ACTIVATE APP - Activates GameBox/Brings to front
QUIT - Quits GameBox
RESTORE - Restores screen resolution and bit-depth to original values

Note:

Always save your work before running launch scripts with GameBox.