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3d Way Finding Mapping


Hello there guys and gals

I'm just little bit confused about creating simple way finding using the java programming language? Or is it possible in java? I want to create a simple way finding just like these

Do you have any suggestions for this particular matter?


Solution

  • You need to use a shortest-path algorithm and a matrix-builder from the way-points of your map. Java 3D has built-in primitive shapes such as cylinders, spheres and cubes. But you can make your own geometry from points, triangles and quads. See some of the java3D tagged questions in SO.

    In java3D, mouse and keyboard interaction is very easy implemented. Collision detection is also a good pro of java3D while not having a shadow lib being a con.