PyScratch
PyScratch is a Python game development framework built on top of Pygame and Pymunk. This library is designed to provide an easy transitioning from Scratch to Python. Scratch analogous functionalities are provided so most Scratch programs can be written using PyScratch without any structural changes.
This library focuses on three main areas:
- Providing nearly complete Scratch functionality
- Extending Scratch features for the more advanced capabilities
- Supporting asset loading and processing
Scratch Corresponding Functionalities
A minimal set of functions that is highly analogous to the Scratch blocks for easy transitioning from Scratch to python. It should be possible to “translate” the majority of the Scratch programs into Python using the core features.
Extended Functionalities
The more advance capabilities are provided by:
- More powerful and flexible functions
- Some events such as messages and key presses can take parameters
- Events and sprites can be created and removed within other events
Asset Processing and Other Development Aids
Before coding happens, the sprites first need to be created. On Scratch, the users have an GUI to edit the sprites, backdrops and sound. This part of the library aids this process. The currently implemented features include:
- One-line functions to load the assets
- An experimental sprite editing tool for cutting irregular sprite sheets and animation preview
- Sprite locations can be saved and reloaded in one line for scene assembling
- Grid lines and mouse coordinates on the default background