Arrow with Rope

General Idea

In my project I tried to create a similuation, where a user is able to shoot an arrow that has a rope attached to it. Similution will show how the arrow and the rope move through space, and user will be able to move arround the area and watch the rope unwind and follow the arrow.

Outcome

I didn't quiet make it. User will not be able to move around or shoot the arrow. Although, rope physics are in place. The rope engine lets applications specify how the rope should act (for example how rigid (stiff) rope should, or how much it should weight).

User's Guide

• Click on objects to select them.
• When object is selected, transformation interface will come up.
• To rotate click on the desired axis using right button and move the mouse.
• To translate click on the desired axis using left button and move the mouse.
• You can create new arrows and ropes using buttons "Create Rope", "Create Arrow".
• To attach a rope to an arrow, you have to first create an arrow, then the rope then click on "Attach the Rope"
You can specify speed at which arrow will move through the space. Although, right now it only moves on Z-axis.
• You can also load models using "Load" button.
• Blue box shows the selected object.

Compilation

I developed and compiled my project using MS Windows and MS Visual Studio. I provided necessary files project files. It is also could be compiled under Linux if necessary libraries are available.

Screenshots

Default view

Arrow created

Rope created

Rope attached to the arrow