ICE - IrrLicht Common Engine Framework v3.0

keless · Post by **keless** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 7:09 am

Okay, so the new version is here. Its pretty much finished, just needs project files for DevCpp, Vc6 and gcc.

So here it is: http://www.technomagicum.net/projects/IrrLicht/ICE/

Link to the old forum thread for v2.0: http://irrlicht.sourceforge.net/phpBB2/ ... php?t=1053

The ICE Framework is an attempt to provide a Framework, or skeleton project, for the IrrLicht Engine which will enhance rapid production of new projects. The ICE Framework comes ready-to-compile with example game states, such as an Intro, VideoConfig, Menu and FakeGame state.

Current Feature List (v3.0):
+ documentation!!
+ nicer directory structure!
+ easier to use abstracted game state class heirarchy
+ a compile-able Demo application to start you off
+ an XML file reader/author library (TinyXML)
+ OptionMenu saves/loads preferences from an XML file.
+ Video Configuration screen to let user set renderer/resolution/fullscreen/etc

Planned Features (v4.0):
+ XML-based GUI (a-la saigumi's discussion back in the day)
+ Drop-down or Windowed Console system
+ General message passing system

Washi · Post by **Washi** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 12:53 am

I may not have been one of the people chomping at the bit, but I'm happy its out

Good to see you back in action again.

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 1:19 am

Does it include Linux makefiles?

keless · Post by **keless** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 3:19 am

no linux yet, but the directory structure is set up in a way to easily add them (put them under ICE/projects/gcc or the like). If you do this, please send me the make files so I can include them in the next release (and any code changes.. I think some of the #includes are case-insensitive in Windows but not linux, etc). Same goes for DevCPP, though I plan on doing that if no one else does once I get the 'finished' version 3.0 out.

niko · Post by **niko** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 6:42 pm

Cool, nice that ICE is going on.

keless · Post by **keless** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 5:44 pm

Almost have a new update ready-- Its got new game states, a few bug fixes and more. As soon as its cleaned up, I'll post it, then I'm working on IrrlichtRPG again. When I get bored, I'll set up some DevCPP projects for both ICE and IrrlichtRPG, but thats low priority for me-- as always, if you make an improvment you want to share, give it to me.

Joe_Oliveri · Post by **Joe_Oliveri** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:32 pm

I can't wait for 3.0 it sounds really good. I haven't downloaded the 2.5 yet becouse I'm just going to wait for 3.0 but it looks like this could help a lot.

keless · Post by **keless** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 12:22 am

EDIT: oops, I found a bug already

GSCNF_GUI_BTN_OK -> GSCNF_GUI_BTN_CANCEL for the cancel button in gs_ICEVideoConfig()
EDIT: fixed and uploaded

Okay, ICE_3.0.zip is uploading to my server as I type. So if you already downloaded the pre-release, get the new one and delete your old stuff. Same link, but now the files are 1mb larger.

The improvements over the pre-release include some bug fixes, a cooler looking Intro, a UserOptions gamestate (videoconfig can be chosen from that), a FakeGame state, and a final Credits screen on exit. Theres a little more documentation as well.

Short of getting some new project files for different IDEs (and assuming no one reports any bugs) this is a complete version. Any new features will be towards 4.0, but Im going to be switching back to IrrlichtRPG now rather than pushing for the next version of ICE.

If you have any questions or comments, you know where to find me. I love to hear from people when they're using ICE in a successful project!