Description
GameLoop allows for easy use of the GameLoop library as it manages the creation and setup of the basic individual components. It includes a basic GUI for common operations, monitoring and visualisation.
Class Methods
.instance
Returns the GameLoop instance. GameLoop is a singleton (can have only one instance).
.new
Create a new world with the given dimensions. These arguments are used for the creation of an instance of SpatialHashing.
Arguments:
| sceneWidth |
in meters |
| sceneHeight |
in meters |
| cellSize |
in meters |
Instance Methods
.guiClose
Close the GUI.
.clear
Clear and close everything.
.makeEdgeWalls
Add four wall at the edge of the space.
.switchSpace
Change the space size and cell size.
.resetCamera
Smoothly return the camera to the center of the space.
.center
Get the center of the space.
.entManager
Get the EntityManager instance used.
.fastResetCamera
Snap the camera to the center of the space.
.edgeWalls
Make edge walls.
.clearEntities
Clear all entities.
.removeCamera
The camera will only be removed when this method is called.
.repManager
Get the RepresentationManager.
.play
Start the game loop. Set the world into motion.
Arguments:
| rate |
The 'frame rate' of the game loop. Usually leave it as the default 0.05. |
.stop
Stop the game loop.
.clearEdgeWalls
Remove the edge walls.
.clearWalls
Clear all walls.
.gui
Create the GUI and visualiser.