Level Data

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 09, 2004 8:15 pm

I know irrlicht can import many different level formats (bsp, 3ds, etc.)
What i am looking for is a way to "feed easily" with my own simple level data. I want to generate simple "cubic" level (like dungeons in dungeon master) and load it in irrlicht. I know i could use one of the known format to create my level and then load it, but i would like to know if there is a native way to use in irrlicht, even more low level way, like creating mehses etc. in irrlicht and make a level out of it.

powerpop · Post by **powerpop** » Tue Mar 09, 2004 9:03 pm

this is what the Ping Game Framework will make easy - i am developing 3DML for block based level design (an XML format) - you can download http://www.ping.net/snapshots/ping7.zip to see a binary - edit the test.3dml file to change the level - in this example every object reacts to physics - this kind of layout should make level design much easier

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Mar 11, 2004 3:14 pm

Well, i was more interested in how to do it.
If you can explain which way to take i would be very thankful.

Rat · Post by **Rat** » Fri Mar 12, 2004 1:20 am

I believe there is a small example of creating a mesh at runtime in example #8 called Special FX. It creates a mesh and then makes a water effect on the floor of the level

Mercior · Post by **Mercior** » Fri Mar 12, 2004 2:49 am

Sounds like you should read the Custom Scene Node Tutorial

Using custom scene nodes you can make any mesh you like.. from a resizable cube to a landscape