Math vector question...
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Is there really any need for a custom data type? By definition a vector attribute is one that has magnitude and direction... as opposed to a scalar value(only magnitude) ... So in reality int xvector; and int yvector; would be enough right? The both have a predefined direction just in their name... i know xvector is left to right and yvector is up and down. Then assign the magnitude to the variable.
xvector = 5;
yvector = 5;
x = 0;
y = 0;
after move();
x = 5;
y = 5;
right?
thanks,
durfy
That is correct, although they would be easier to handle if you at least group them into a struct, or use a class from a library (which includes vector operations).
Ok so now:
1) take the dot product of your vector and another
2) now take the cross product
3) now transform it by a matrix
4) now normalize it
5) now scale it
6) now subtract it from another vector
7) now add it to another vector
Those are the reasons why you want a custom data type. sure setting 2 different parameters is easy but there's a whole lot of linear algebra that you perform constantly that it would be nice to have wrapped up in some overloaded operators and member functions
-me
1) take the dot product of your vector and another
2) now take the cross product
3) now transform it by a matrix
4) now normalize it
5) now scale it
6) now subtract it from another vector
7) now add it to another vector
Those are the reasons why you want a custom data type. sure setting 2 different parameters is easy but there's a whole lot of linear algebra that you perform constantly that it would be nice to have wrapped up in some overloaded operators and member functions
-me
Author
i dont know if thats a great idea because i will mix it with the stl c++ vector
i mean i could make my own vector like class MathVector
EDIT missed this:
Yeah i'm not that far yet... honestly i dont know what a dot/ cross product are... Is it feasible to make my own class to handle all of these?
-durfy
i mean i could make my own vector like class MathVector
EDIT missed this:
Quote:Original post by PalidineOk so now:
1) take the dot product of your vector and another
2) now take the cross product
3) now transform it by a matrix
4) now normalize it
5) now scale it
6) now subtract it from another vector
7) now add it to another vector
Those are the reasons why you want a custom data type. sure setting 2 different parameters is easy but there's a whole lot of linear algebra that you perform constantly that it would be nice to have wrapped up in some overloaded operators and member functions
Yeah i'm not that far yet... honestly i dont know what a dot/ cross product are... Is it feasible to make my own class to handle all of these?
-durfy
If that's all you need, then that's fine.
On the other hand, if you were working in three dimensions and wanted to project a vector onto the normalized cross product of two other vectors, and then multiply its inverse by a parametric variable based on the intersection of a position vector, origin vector, and direction vector, then your notation could become a little cumbersome.
Use the right tool for the right job. If this is all you need, then that's the end of it.
On the other hand, if you were working in three dimensions and wanted to project a vector onto the normalized cross product of two other vectors, and then multiply its inverse by a parametric variable based on the intersection of a position vector, origin vector, and direction vector, then your notation could become a little cumbersome.
Use the right tool for the right job. If this is all you need, then that's the end of it.
Quote:Original post by Durfy
i dont know if thats a great idea because i will mix it with the stl c++ vector
No you won't. The STL vector is in the std namespace. Your vector would be either in your own namespace or named something like CVector.
Quote:Original post by Durfy
Is it feasible to make my own class to handle all of these?
Absolutely. It will help you learn linear algebra as well which is almost a necessity in game programming.
Quote:Original post by Durfy
is there a vector(math type) in the base c++ packaging or in the stl?
Nope
-me
Quote:Original post by DurfyNot really. There are plenty of free math libraries available online though. Or, you can write your own (which, as noted, will help familiarize you with basic linear algebra and programming concepts).
is there a vector(math type) in the base c++ packaging or in the stl?
Author
Thanks guys i'll create my vector class along while i read this game maths book.
Thanks,
durfy
Thanks,
durfy
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