Exporting for Linux
This page describes how to export a Redot project to Linux. If you're looking to compile editor or export template binaries from source instead, read Compiling For Linuxbsd.
The simplest way to distribute a game for PC is to copy the executable
(Redot), compress the folder and send it to someone else. However, this is
often not desired.
Redot offers a more elegant approach for PC distribution when using the export
system. When exporting for Linux, the exporter takes all the project files and
creates a data.pck file. This file is bundled with a specially optimized
binary that is smaller, faster and does not contain the editor and debugger.
Environment variables
You can use the following environment variables to set export options outside of the editor. During the export process, these override the values that you set in the export menu.
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- Export option
- Environment variable
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- Encryption / Encryption Key
Redot_SCRIPT_ENCRYPTION_KEY
- Export option