IS1014 Final Project

Project Description

The project is based on the code from the CD that came with the textbook (also on the course web-site) called "figure.c". The assignment is to complete a working interactive program according to the specifications below.

Submit the code (whether you have completed the project or not!) to pmunro@mail.sis.pitt.edu with the subject line "IS1014 FINAL PROJECT SOURCE CODE" by classtime on Dec 3.
A paper (5-10 pages) must be turned in class on Dec 3 describing how your program works. It can be in the form of source code with very detailed documentation. If you have worked as part of a group, you must submit a page that details which part(s) of the project were specifically your responsibility.
Students should bring their programs to class on Dec 3 and 10 (on floppy), and be prepared to describe the projects to this class.
The program pony.c may help you get started with certain aspects of the project, especially the walking and the ground surface. To compile this program, you will also need the file readtex.h in your directory. such as

Starting with the program figure.c which renders a simple human-like "cylinder person" (c-person), your assignment is to create a group of three individuals of different sizes and colors. Details for individual projects and groups are given below. These are minimum requirements with extra points awarded for creative enhancements. Also, significant extra points will be given if you or your group goes to the next "level" assignment.

For a person working alone

The user should be able to make all the c-people raise their arms in unison by pressing the "u" key, and lower the arms by pressing "d". The c-people are approximately 10 units tall, and they are standing on a green square surface 100 units by 100 units.

Option: Give each person a hat

For a two-person group

For Part B, the c-people should "walk" forward -- that is, they need to move their legs (and prefereably the knees) and move forward appropriately. This will probably require some experimentation. The walking needs to be under the control of the user. The user can select a c-person to control by typing a digit. Then the user can type "f" for forward, and "s" for stop, "l" for turning left 5 degrees, and "r" to turn right. The c-people automatically stop before they walk out of the green square.

Option: Prevent the c-people from colliding -- they should stop if they come too close to another c-person.

For a three-person group

The c-people walk under the control of the computer program. The c-people begin in random positions. One person (colored red) walks forward five steps and randomly turns left or right by 15, 30, or 45 degrees. A blue colored c-person follows the red c-person by walking in the direction toward the red one. The blue person walks at half the speed of the red person. A green c-person, walking at the same speed as the blue one, follows the blue person if the user types "b" and follows the red one if the user types "r".