Scribd
Upload
16 views7 pages

Runtime Archimatix

Runtime Archimatix version 1.0.5 allows users to create interactive in-game modelers within Archimatix Pro, enabling functionalities like modifying shapes and sizes of objects in real-time. Users can expose parameters to control them via scripts, facilitating dynamic interactions such as adjusting house sizes while tracking costs. The document provides code examples for integrating AXModel parameters into Unity scripts for runtime modifications and updates.

Uploaded by

calvin wong
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
16 views7 pages

Runtime Archimatix

Runtime Archimatix version 1.0.5 allows users to create interactive in-game modelers within Archimatix Pro, enabling functionalities like modifying shapes and sizes of objects in real-time. Users can expose parameters to control them via scripts, facilitating dynamic interactions such as adjusting house sizes while tracking costs. The document provides code examples for integrating AXModel parameters into Unity scripts for runtime modifications and updates.

Uploaded by

calvin wong
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 7

Runtime Archimatix

MAY 18, 2017 / ROARINGTIDE / 0 COMMENTS

Runtime Archimatix is available in version 1.0.5 -full documentation


coming soon!
With Runtime Archimatix available only in Archimatix Pro, you can
create in-game interactive modelers of your own design. A good
example is the Spaceship Shop demo scene included in Archimatix Pro.
In this demo, you can use the in-game UI to deliver simple modeling
functionality, such as changing the shape of the hull with runtime
handles, choosing the engine type and size, as well as sizing and
positioning the weapons. Such a shop could be part of a game or its own
independent application.

Other examples might include in-game house construction, maze design


and, well, anything you can dream up! By creating such runtime
applications, you not only make environment and prop building simple,
fun and thematic, but also generate opportunities for in-app purchases
that go beyond the acquisition of modular inventory items.

In its first iteration, runtime Archimatix (AX) allows you to control AX


parameters from your runtime scripts. This means that you can connect
your runtime UI to an AX model and control it in a way that works with
your game design. For example, if your player can spend game dollars to
build a house, then they can size the house interactively while watching
the cost of the house vary with the floor area of the building.

To facilitate this, AX has an “Expose” checkbox under each parameter


in the node palette. Once you check that, the parameter will be displayed
in the Inspector for the AXModel. With the variable exposed at the
model level, your script can easily access the variable to get and set its
value.

In order to modify these parameters in runtime, you need a reference to


the AXModel (a Component of a GameObject in your scene).
In your MonoBehavior, add a public member of type AXModel:

using AX;
public class GrayShipDesigner : MonoBehaviour {
public AXModel model;
}

After doing this, you can drag the AXModel aGameObject into the
ObjectField in your runtime script. With this reference to the parametric
model, you can get and set the parameters that you have promoted put to
the model interface. When you set these parameters, they will ripple
their value change throughout the graph based on the Relations you have
established between parameters.

To make your code more readable, it may be good to set up references to


the parameters so they are easier to get to:

using AX;

public class GrayShipDesigner : MonoBehaviour {

public AXModel model;

public AXParameter P_Radius;


public AXParameter P_Channel;

}
In the Start function, you can establish these parameter references using
the getParameter function. This function uses the name you have given
the parameter in the graph to find the parameter:

// Use this for initialization

void Start () {

// Establish refernces to AXModel parameters.

if (model != null)
{
P_Channel = model.getParameter("Engine.Channel");
P_Radius = model.getParameter("Engine.radius");
}
}

To modify the parameters you have a reference to, use


AXParameter.intiateRipple_setFloatValueFromGUIChange(floats
value) and then let the model know you are ready to have the changes
regenerate the model while dragging with model.isAltered() or after UI
edits are complete with model.autobuild().

// Example of a UI callback function. This could be a delegate of a Slider that


controls the radius.

public void radiusSliderUpdate(float val)


{

// Set the value of the parameter and let this change ripple through the network of Rela
tions

P_Radius.initiatePARAMETER_Ripple_setFloatValueFromGUIChange(val);

// Let the model know that you are done making your changes,
// but not necessarily to create new game objects.
// isAltered() is often called during a repetitive change such as with a slider.

model.isAltered();

// Other relevant game state changes not necessarily related to Archimatix

radius = val;
recalculate();
}

public void engineTypeDropdownUpdate()


{

// Set the value of the parameter and let this change ripple through the network of Rela
tions

P_Channel.initiatePARAMETER_Ripple_setFloatValueFromGUIChange(engineTyp
eDropdown.value);
// Tell the model to rebuild its GameObjects.
// autobuild() is often called after a Dropdown or Checkbox UI is modified.

model.autobuild();

// Other relevant game state changes not necessarily related to Archimatix

recalculate();
}

That’s all that you need to get started with runtime Archimatix! There
will be full API published eventually as well as some example scenes.

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy