About assimpExample

Learning Objectives

This openFrameworks example is designed to demonstrate how to load in 3D animated models and control their animation.

In the code, pay attention to:

• the usage of the addon ofxAssimpModelLoader, which is used to load in 3D file types including 3ds, .obj, .dae etc. and provide access to their vertices, textures, materials, and animation.
• how most of the models being loaded in are collada files (.dae) and directX (.x), which can contain the model and animation.
• the difference in appearence between the .3ds model and the .dae and .X models.
• how to control the animation with model.playAllAnimations();and model.setPausedForAllAnimations(); and model.setPositionForAllAnimations(); and
• setting up the lighting with light.enable(); and ofEnableSeparateSpecularLight();

Expected Behavior

When launching this app, you should see

• A lit 3D model of astroboy.
• a text overlay with instructions.

Instructions for use:

• press the number keys to load various models.
• press the space bar and click and drag the mouse to control the animation play back.