The Sandbox

The Sandbox

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How to run the game in a window
By Nik :D
Just press F1! I also cover another method
   
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***UPDATE***
Just hit F1 to go into windowed mode, F2 to go back into fullscreen.
The method I show below is a bit more flexible and automatic, but honestly just not worth it.
Video tutorial

You can download the newest version of DXWnd here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/
Written tutorial
Since The Sandbox doesn't have any options for running in a window, I had to look for ways to FORCE it to run in a window. I found a program called DXWnd, a program made specifically for this.

You can download the newest version of DXWnd here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/

Once you download it, you will most likely have a .rar file, which you can open with archive programs like 7zip, or winrar.

Extract all the contents of the .rar file anywhere you like. For example, inside a folder named DXWnd inside Program Files (x86).














Open dxwnd.exe and click Edit > Add











This new window that appeared is where we tell DXWnd what program we're running and how we want to run it in a window.

In the "Name" box, type anything you like. That's the name that will appear in the main DXWnd window.

In the "Path" box, click the "..." button and browse to [...]\Steam\Steamapps\common\TheSandbox\TheSandbox.exe

And then uncheck "Remap Client Rect"


























Next, navigate to the "Video" tab and check "Fix Window Frame Style" and "Lock win style"


























Finally, click the "OK" button, and you're done!












Make sure DXWnd is open in the background when you launch your game. Theoretically, it should open in a window! however, you might notice it looks a bit broken.













Just move the window, and it should fix itself... I don't quite understand why either, but there you have it! Now you can resize the window and everything. (except maximizing still doesn't work properly)













Please comment with any suggestions/feedback you have, or if you have any problems with any of these instructions.
12 Comments
Zjamster_ (Satan's lil' Bitch) 12 Feb, 2022 @ 12:29pm 
I'm trying to play this, but my mouse won't work on it. I can't click the "Next day" button and advance.
Inukaze 4 Oct, 2018 @ 2:45am 
Someone knows how i can run a game from DxWnd directly without open the GUI ?
in the help says make a shortcut to game executable should be work. but not i need launch from dxwnd to get it work correctly.
VesperTheKitsune 12 May, 2016 @ 9:03pm 
eh, well i found out how to do it so no worries :3
Nik :D  [author] 12 May, 2016 @ 11:54am 
nope, I ended up playing this game for like 2 minutes.
VesperTheKitsune 7 May, 2016 @ 7:42pm 
would you happen to know how to go to the next day in this game, ik it sounds noobish but... i am a noob lol, and i can't figure it out
VHBC 26 Feb, 2016 @ 2:52pm 
wow
Nik :D  [author] 14 Oct, 2015 @ 2:52pm 
alright, thanks :D:
RedChaosScrungle (They/Her) 13 Oct, 2015 @ 9:43am 
Update the guide and add this, I found this out on my own. "to reverse it press F2"
Jason 2 Oct, 2015 @ 12:26pm 
Nah, it's fine just helping out.:steamhappy:
Nik :D  [author] 1 Oct, 2015 @ 9:43pm 
Thanks a lot, should I give you credit in the post?