Learn SOLAR2D with Real Code Examples

Updated Nov 24, 2025

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Installation Setup

Download Solar2D from official site or GitHub

Install SDK and editor (optional: Solar2D Simulator)

Set up project folder structure

Configure platform build settings

Run sample projects to verify setup

Environment Setup

Install Solar2D SDK

Set up IDE/editor

Configure platform SDKs

Import sample projects

Test builds

Config Files

main.lua

config.lua

build.settings

scenes/

assets/

Cli Commands

Run in Simulator

Build for iOS

Build for Android

Package HTML5 app

Compile Lua modules

Internationalization

String tables for multiple languages

UTF-8/Unicode support

Dynamic text switching

Localized audio optional

Formatted UI strings

Accessibility

Touch input

Keyboard support

Customizable controls

High-contrast visuals

Localization-ready text

Ui Styling

Bitmap and vector images

GUI objects

Dynamic text

Scene layering

Basic native UI components via plugins

State Management

Variables in Lua modules

Scene-level state via Composer

Persistent settings via JSON or files

Object properties

Global Lua variables

Data Management

Sprites and textures

Audio assets

Scene files

Lua scripts

Local storage for player data