Leadwerks Model and Shape

[martyj]

I have a model Model::Cylinder.

 

Is this just the drawing?

 

To add physics I would need to add a shape?

 

Shape::Cylinder(x, y, z, pitch, yaw, roll, width, height, depth)

 

Is the x, y, z relative to the center of the shape?

 

How do the x,y,z positions relate to Model::SetPosition?

 

From what I can see, they differ by a factor of 100?

[macklebee]

An example of your problem would help, but the offsets (x,y,z) should be relative to the center. And if they are off by a factor of 100, then I would assume its the difference between using centimeters and meters. Personally I am not a big fan of the cm use in the editor when all the LE commands use meters for units.

[martyj]

That's what I have been assuming. I just can't seem to place this shape accordingly and my model is halfway through the ground. Changing the Y value doesn't seem to change anything.

[macklebee]

an example showing your problem would help since the API example works ok: http://www.leadwerks.com/werkspace/page/api-reference/_/shape/shapecylinder-r519

 

As the example shows you do not need to offset/rotate/size the shape to take into account the position/rotation/scale of the model cylinder. The SetShape() command will set the shape to the model's position/rotation/size. So just use the default parameters (0,0,0, 0,0,0, 1,1,1) when creating the shape if you want it to conform directly to its corresponding model. Change those parameters when you want the shape different from the model.

 

Also I suggest that you use 'camera:SetDebugPhysicsMode(true)' when troubleshooting physics issues.

[martyj]

SetDebugPhysicsMode(true) would defiantly help. Thanks.