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Python and 3D Graphic tools

Mike C. Fletcher mcfletch at home.com
Thu Oct 18 13:56:36 EDT 2001 
You could try OpenGLContext + PyOpenGL.  There are classes in OpenGLContext
that let you load (arbitrary) array-based geometry (similar in complexity to
what you see in a VRML IndexedFaceSet).  There's no code to deal with the
stacking/interference/locking, but presenting the geometry would certainly
work.  There's basic code to setting up callbacks for each block/object (so
you can tell the game where you want to stack your block).

Another option would be to use PyGame and 2D tiles/bitmaps.  You'd still
have to write the same interference/interaction logic, but the graphics
would be fairly straightforward.

Either approach should work.  Good luck,
Mike

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[mailto:python-list-admin at python.org]On Behalf Of Marcus Stojek
Sent: October 18, 2001 8:52 AM
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Subject: Python and 3D Graphic tools


Hi,
I want to write a little tools to visualize a kind of 3D puzzle. (The
single pieces are more or less cubes with or without holes and pins)
As I don't want to spend very much time on this I am looking for
an appropriate programming tool.

VPython looked good, but it has only the basic volumes, like cubes and
spheres.

VTK might be a little difficult and I don't fully understand how to
use it with Python.

Is there anything between these two? Or a VTK add-on thing I could
use?

I want to define relatively simple bodys, show them in 3D, and pile
them interactively. (No animation, just add or remove from the scene)

Thanks in advance.

Marcus
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