Drag & Drop / Scripting

[MattW]

Hey all, I'm a newbie to GameMaker and I'm just planning out my first game. I do have some programming experience but was going to start prototyping in the drag and drop editor before fleshing out with GML (once I have learned the nuances of the language). My question is if I start this in drag and drop can I add in GML scripts within this or would I need to start the project again directly selecting GML? I realise this may be a really simple question but don't want to get too far down the rabbit hole before I realise.
Thanks Matt

 

[ampersandbear]

To make use of GML scripting, you simply add a drag'n'drop icon titled "Execute Code" (located under "control" tab). This opens script editor, and all the code you input there will be executed.
Since it's a drag'n'drop icon, it can be inserted anywhere and can follow the logic you created with other icons.

 

[MattW]

Great thanks @ampersandbear

 

[RangerX]

If I'd give you an advice, since you have some prog experience, don't even bother with drag and drop you're just losing time really. Step right in GML.

 

[MattW]

Thanks all. Just wondering if anyone can recommend any books on learning GML? I have followed a few youtube vids but want to get a an overall view of the language rather than just following platformer tutes. Has there been any change to GML in GameMaker 2?

 

[Neptune]

Syntax wise, theyre identical. Some of the function names have changed, but the manual really helps with that.
As some others have said, dive into GML!
Good luck