Media files are small and responsive, with a stable toolset and security in place.
Never theless, playback is limited to the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT environments, freezing out Macintosh and Unix users. Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator users can play Things by installing an ActiveX plug-in called ThingViewer. Things don't stream, however, so they must be fully downloaded before playback begins. Building Things Three floating windows and a toolbar make up ThingMaker's user interface, reflecting the three-step development process. First you load all assets into the Gallery, which supports most relevant bit-image formats, animated GIFS, and .WAV audio files.