Collision Series 5 Heightmap Collision with Normals
| Area | Submitted | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Games: 3D Graphics, Games: Collision | 1/10/2008 | Code Sample |
This sample demonstrates how to use information about a heightmap's vertex normals to follow the contour of the terrain.
The Collision Series 4: Collision with a Heightmap sample demonstrated how to make a sphere roll around on a heightmap. One way to improve this is by orienting the object to follow the contour of the terrain. This sample provides a more believable effect for objects such as vehicles, which won't always be pointing the same way up as they move around.
This sample demonstrates how to do this by moving a tank around on a heightmap. The code involved is similar to the Collision Series 4: Collision with a Heightmap sample, and throughout this sample it's assumed that you're familiar with that sample. In addition, you'll use the technique described in the Simple Animation sample to animate the tank.
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| Download | Size | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TankOnAHeightMapSample_4_0 | 13.57MB | Source code and assets for the Collision Series 5: Heightmap with Normals Sample (XNA Game Studio 4.0) |
| TankOnAHeightMapSample_4_0.zip | 13.57MB | Source code and assets for the Collision Series 5: Heightmap with Normals Sample (XNA Game Studio 4.0) |