1 Introduction

1.1 Background
The field of computer graphics has seen remarkable advancements, enabling the creation of
immersive 3D environments and realistic visualizations. The 3DEngine project exemplifies this
progress by implementing a comprehensive 3D rendering engine using modern OpenGL. This engine
demonstrates fundamental concepts in computer graphics, including 3D transformations, camera
manipulation, lighting, shader programming, and various rendering modes. The project leverages a
combination of technologies, including OpenGL for rendering, custom implementations for core
functionalities, and industry-standard libraries for enhanced capabilities.

1.2 Motivation
The primary motivation behind the 3DEngine project is to gain an in-depth understanding of the core
principles underpinning modern 3D graphics programming. By constructing a rendering engine from
the ground up, developers can explore the intricacies of 3D visualization, including:

• Implementation of flexible camera systems for scene navigation

• Application of transformation matrices for object manipulation
• Management of shader programs for visual effects and lighting
• Integration of advanced lighting models for realistic rendering
• Efficient handling of complex 3D geometries and textures
• Development of robust error handling and logging systems
This hands-on approach provides invaluable insights into the inner workings of more complex game
engines and 3D modeling software.

1.3 Objectives
The key objectives of the 3DEngine project are:

• To implement a flexible shader system for managing vertex and fragment shaders
• To create a robust 3D rendering pipeline using modern OpenGL techniques
• To develop efficient structures for representing 3D models, including vertices and textures
• To incorporate real-time lighting and shading effects with customizable parameters
• To implement multiple rendering modes, including solid and wireframe representations
• To optimize performance for smooth real-time rendering of complex 3D models
• To provide a platform for experimenting with different 3D models, textures, and shaders
• To implement efficient texture loading and management systems

1.4 Problem Statement

Developing a functional 3D engine presents several challenges:

• Efficiently managing complex 3D geometries and their transformations in real-time

• Implementing a versatile shader system that supports various visual effects
• Creating a flexible rendering pipeline that supports different texture types and formats

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 • Optimizing performance to handle large scenes with multiple objects and effects
• Implementing robust error handling for shader compilation and asset loading
• Balancing between visual quality and performance for real-time rendering
• Handling diverse 3D model formats and texture types efficiently

1.5 Scope of Project

The 3DEngine project encompasses the following key components:

• A custom Shader class for compiling, linking, and managing GLSL shaders
• Structures for representing vertices and textures, supporting various attribute types
• A texture loading system using the stb_image library for handling multiple image formats
• Support for loading and rendering complex textured 3D models
• Efficient management of OpenGL buffer objects (VAO, VBO, EBO) for optimal rendering
• Implementation of uniform setters in the Shader class for easy manipulation of shader
parameters
• Error handling and logging for shader compilation and asset loading processes
• A flexible system for representing and managing different texture types (e.g., diffuse, specular)
While not aiming to compete with professional game engines, 3DEngine serves as a comprehensive
educational tool for understanding the fundamentals of 3D graphics programming. It provides a solid
foundation for further exploration into advanced topics such as complex shading techniques, physics
simulations, and advanced rendering algorithms.

2 Literature Review

2.1 Overview of 3D Graphics Engines

The development of 3D graphics engines has been a cornerstone of computer graphics research and
application. Modern 3D engines, like the one implemented in this project, build upon decades of
research in real-time rendering, scene management, and interactive graphics. The 3DEngine project
draws inspiration from established techniques while implementing them using current best practices.

2.2 OpenGL and Modern Rendering Techniques

OpenGL serves as the foundation for the 3DEngine project, leveraging its powerful rendering
capabilities. The project utilizes modern OpenGL techniques, including the use of Vertex Array Objects
(VAOs), Vertex Buffer Objects (VBOs), and Element Buffer Objects (EBOs) for efficient geometry
management. This approach aligns with current best practices in real-time graphics programming, as
described by Sellers et al. in their comprehensive work on OpenGL.

2.3 Shader Programming and GLSL

The implementation of a custom Shader class for managing GLSL shaders is a key feature of the
3DEngine. This approach allows for flexible and efficient shader management, crucial for
implementing various visual effects and lighting models. The use of GLSL (OpenGL Shading Language)
for shader programming is consistent with modern graphics programming paradigms, enabling
complex per-pixel operations and advanced rendering techniques.

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2.4 3D Model Representation and Rendering
The project's approach to 3D model representation, using custom Mesh and Model classes, reflects
current practices in computer graphics. The integration of the Assimp library for model loading
demonstrates an understanding of the complexities involved in handling various 3D file formats and
the importance of standardized approaches to model importing.

2.5 Lighting Models in Computer Graphics

The implementation of lighting models, including support for diffuse and specular lighting, draws
from fundamental principles of computer graphics lighting. This approach is consistent with the basic
lighting models described in foundational computer graphics literature, such as the work by Shirley
and Marschner.

2.6 Texture Mapping and Management

The use of the stb_image library for texture loading and the implementation of a texture management
system reflect an understanding of the importance of efficient texture handling in real-time graphics.
This approach aligns with modern practices in texture management for 3D engines, balancing
flexibility with performance.

2.7 Camera Systems in 3D Environments

The implementation of a flexible camera system for scene navigation and view transformations is
crucial for interactive 3D applications. The camera system in 3DEngine appears to follow established
principles in view and projection transformations, as outlined in standard computer graphics
textbooks.

2.8 Performance Optimization in Real-time Rendering

While specific optimization techniques are not explicitly mentioned, the use of efficient data
structures and modern OpenGL practices suggests an awareness of performance considerations in
real-time rendering. This aligns with current research in graphics optimization, focusing on
minimizing state changes and optimizing data transfer between CPU and GPU.In conclusion, the
3DEngine project demonstrates a practical application of various computer graphics concepts and
techniques. While it may not implement cutting-edge research algorithms, it provides a solid
foundation for understanding and implementing core 3D graphics principles using modern OpenGL.

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3 THEORETICAL BACKGROUND

3.1 General Synopsis

The 3DEngine project relies on several core theoretical concepts from computer graphics, linear
algebra, and real-time rendering. This section outlines these fundamentals, providing a foundation for
understanding the implementation details.
3D graphics fundamentally involve representing and manipulating objects in a three-dimensional
space. This is achieved through mathematical models and algorithms that simulate how light interacts
with surfaces, how objects transform in space, and how a virtual camera captures the scene for
display on a 2D screen.

3.2 3D Transformations

3.2.1 Translation
Translation involves moving an object from one position to another in 3D space. It's represented by
adding a translation vector to each vertex of the object.

Fig: Example of 3D Transformation

Mathematically, translation can be expressed as:

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 3.2.2 Rotation
Rotation involves rotating an object around an axis in 3D space. It is typically represented using
rotation matrices derived from trigonometric functions.

Rotation matrices can be defined for rotations around the X, Y, and Z axes:
Rotation around X-axis:

Rotation around Y-axis:

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Rotation around Z-axis:

Where θ is the angle of rotation in radians.

3.2.3 Scaling
Scaling involves changing the size of an object by multiplying its vertices by a scaling factor.

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 Mathematically, scaling can be expressed as:

3.2.4 Transformation Matrices

In practice, translation, rotation, and scaling are often combined into a single 4x4 transformation
matrix. This allows for efficient application of multiple transformations with a single matrix
multiplication.

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 Fig: example of combined translation, scaling and rotation

3.3 Camera Model

3.3.1 View Transformation

The camera model defines how the 3D scene is projected onto a 2D screen. It involves two main
transformations: the view transformation and the projection transformation.

The view transformation positions and orients the camera in the scene.

3.3.2 Projection Transformation

The projection transformation projects the 3D scene onto a 2D plane. Two common types of
projections are perspective and orthographic.
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Perspective Projection: Simulates how objects appear smaller as they get farther away, creating a
sense of depth.

Fig: diagram illustrating perspective projection

3.4 Lighting and Shading

3.4.1 Lighting Models

Lighting models simulate how light interacts with surfaces to create realistic shading. Common
lighting models include:

• Diffuse Lighting: Represents the light scattered uniformly from a surface.

• Specular Lighting: Represents the highlight or reflection of light from a shiny surface.
• Ambient Lighting: Represents the overall background light in the scene.

Fig: Decomposition of lighting interactions

3.4.2 Shading Techniques

Shading techniques determine how lighting calculations are applied across a surface. Common
shading techniques include:

• Flat Shading: Applies a single lighting calculation to an entire polygon, resulting in a faceted
appearance.
• Gouraud Shading: Calculates lighting at each vertex and interpolates the results across the
polygon, resulting in smoother shading.

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 • Phong Shading: Interpolates the surface normal across the polygon and calculates lighting at
each pixel, resulting in the most accurate and realistic shading.

Img: Diagrams illustrating flat, Gouraud, and Phong shading

3.5 Texture Mapping

Texture mapping involves applying images to the surfaces of 3D models to add detail and realism.

Img: A diagram illustrating texture mapping on a 3D object

This section provides a theoretical foundation for the concepts implemented in the 3DEngine project.
These concepts from linear algebra and computer graphics enable the creation of interactive and
visually appealing 3D environments.

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4. METHODOLOGY

4.1 Software Development Approach

In our graphics renderer project, we applied Rapid Application Development (RAD) by quickly
prototyping key components like model loading, rendering, and shading. We iterated on
prototypes, gathering user feedback after each phase to refine performance and visual fidelity.
This approach allowed for rapid testing, adjustments, and continuous improvements.

Rapid Application Development (RAD)

Rapid Application Development (RAD) is a software development methodology that emphasizes quick
development and iteration of prototypes over the traditional, more structured waterfall models. RAD
allows for faster delivery of applications through the use of iterative development, close collaboration
with users, and the use of powerful development tools. It focuses on creating a working prototype that
is refined and improved through continuous user feedback until the final product is achieved.

Key Principles of RAD

1. Prototyping: RAD emphasizes the rapid creation of prototypes, which are working models of
the software. These prototypes are not fully functional applications but provide a visual
representation of the end product. Prototypes are typically built quickly and can be modified or
reworked based on user feedback.
2. User Involvement: RAD encourages active user involvement throughout the development
process. Users provide feedback on prototypes and requirements, ensuring that the software
aligns closely with their needs and expectations.
3. Timeboxing: RAD is focused on time constraints. Development is organized into specific time
boxes or phases, which typically range from a few weeks to a few months. Each phase aims to
deliver a working piece of software. This timeboxing method helps to maintain momentum and
ensures the software progresses rapidly.
4. Iterative Development: Instead of trying to deliver a complete, fully polished product at the
end of the project, RAD focuses on delivering smaller, functional segments of the application.
After each iteration, feedback is gathered, and improvements are made to the prototype.
5. Component-Based Software Engineering (CBSE): RAD often leverages component-based
development, where pre-built software components or tools are used to speed up
development. These components could be modules, widgets, or entire systems that are
integrated into the final product.
6. Minimal Planning: RAD reduces the amount of upfront planning, allowing developers to focus
more on building and improving the software based on user feedback. While there is some
initial planning, detailed specifications and design are only created after receiving feedback
from users.

RAD Development Phases

RAD typically follows a set of well-defined phases:
1. Requirements Planning:
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 o Description: This initial phase involves defining the project scope and high-level
objectives. However, the planning process is faster than in traditional methodologies, as
detailed specifications are not fully developed upfront.
o Activities: Meetings with stakeholders and users to understand broad objectives,
system requirements, and limitations. This phase also includes defining the overall
architecture and the development timeline.
2. User Design:
o Description: In the user design phase, developers and users collaborate to design the
user interface and software functionality. Prototypes are created quickly and are
continuously refined based on user feedback.
o Activities: Interactive sessions between users and developers, using tools like
wireframes, mockups, or simple working prototypes. This phase allows users to explore
different designs and functionality to ensure the software will meet their needs.
3. Construction:
o Description: This phase focuses on building the actual application. Instead of building
the entire system in one go, small, functional components or modules are created in
iterations.
o Activities: Development of working software components, integration of pre-built
modules, and continuous testing to ensure functionality. As the application is built,
feedback is collected, and features are adjusted.
4. Cutover (Implementation):
o Description: The final phase of RAD, where the system is fully deployed and delivered
to the users. This phase typically involves final adjustments based on user feedback
from earlier iterations, data migration, and system deployment.
o Activities: User training, final testing, data transfer, and software deployment to the
live environment. The system is now operational, and support is provided for any post-
deployment issues.

Advantages of RAD
1. Faster Development Time: The iterative nature of RAD and the use of prototypes allow for
quicker development cycles compared to traditional approaches like the Waterfall model. This
leads to faster delivery of working software.
2. User-Centered Development: RAD involves users directly in the development process,
ensuring the final product aligns with user expectations. Continuous feedback helps in refining
features and making adjustments based on real-world usage.
3. Flexibility to Changes: RAD’s iterative process makes it easier to accommodate changes in
requirements, even late in the development process. New features or modifications can be
introduced without disrupting the entire development cycle.
4. Lower Costs: By delivering functional prototypes early in the development process, RAD
reduces the need for rework. Additionally, the use of pre-built components and rapid iteration
can lower overall development costs.
5. Improved Quality: Continuous testing, user feedback, and refinements lead to a better-quality
product. Issues are often identified early, and the software can be improved incrementally.

Disadvantages of RAD
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 1. Limited Scalability: RAD is best suited for small to medium-sized projects. Large and complex
systems may not benefit from the RAD approach, as the time and resources required to create
numerous prototypes or manage multiple iterations can become unwieldy.
2. Less Focus on Documentation: RAD often sacrifices comprehensive documentation in favor
of faster development. For teams that need detailed specifications or rely on documentation for
long-term maintenance, this can pose challenges.
3. Requires Highly Skilled Developers: Since RAD relies on rapid iteration and prototyping, it
requires developers to be highly skilled and experienced. They need to be able to quickly build
working software, troubleshoot problems, and handle changes efficiently.
4. User Availability: RAD demands constant user involvement and feedback. If users are not
available or are unable to provide timely feedback, it can delay the development process or
lead to misalignment with user needs.
5. Limited Tooling Support: RAD relies heavily on prototyping tools, and the lack of suitable
tools for specific use cases can slow down development.

RAD Tools and Technologies

Several tools and platforms are commonly used in RAD to facilitate rapid development. These include:
• Prototyping Tools: Tools like Balsamiq, Axure, or Adobe XD are used to quickly create and
modify user interfaces and prototypes.
• Low-Code/No-Code Platforms: Platforms like Out Systems, Medix, or Appian allow
developers to build applications with minimal hand-coding.
• Rapid Development Frameworks: Tools like Ruby on Rails, Django, or Angular that
facilitate the fast creation of web applications.

Conclusion
Rapid Application Development is a highly effective methodology for delivering software applications
quickly and efficiently. It thrives in environments where user feedback is vital, and the development
cycle needs to be short. RAD may not be suitable for every project, especially large or highly complex
systems, but for many applications, especially prototypes and smaller-scale systems, it offers an
excellent solution for reducing development time and improving customer satisfaction through
continuous user involvement.

4.2 System Block Diagram

A 3D graphics renderer is a system responsible for converting 3D models into visual representations
displayed on a screen. It operates through a series of interconnected modules that work together to
process user input, render graphics, and optimize performance.
The process begins with the User Input Module, which captures input from devices like a keyboard
and mouse. This allows the user to interact with the scene, manipulating the camera and objects in the
3D space. The Application Core manages the main loop, initializing system components, processing
inputs, and updating the scene objects and camera based on user interactions.
The heart of the renderer lies in the Rendering Pipeline. Initially, Model Loading occurs, where 3D
models, often in formats like .obj or .fbx, are parsed and converted into a format suitable for
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processing. Vertex Processing applies transformations to these models, such as translation, rotation,
and scaling, to position them correctly in the 3D scene. After this, Rasterization takes place,
converting the 3D data into 2D pixel data for display. During Shading, lighting models (e.g., Phong
shading) are applied, and textures are mapped to the surfaces of the models to enhance realism.
Finally, the rendered scene is stored in the Frame Buffer, which holds the final pixel data before it’s
sent to the display. The process is optimized with Clipping & Culling to remove unnecessary
computations and improve rendering performance by excluding off-screen objects or invisible
surfaces.
Below is the high-level system block diagram illustrating the structure of the 3D graphics renderer:

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5. SYSTEM DESIGN

5.1 Requirement Specification

5.1.1 Functional Requirements

The 3DEngine system is designed to provide a comprehensive platform for real-time 3D rendering
and manipulation. At its core, the system must efficiently render 3D models using OpenGL, supporting
various model formats through the integration of the Assimp library. Users should have the ability to
interact with these 3D objects in real-time, performing operations such as translation, rotation, and
scaling. The rendering pipeline must support multiple modes, including solid rendering for realistic
representation and wireframe mode for structural visualization.A crucial component of the system is
the implementation of a flexible camera system. This should allow users to navigate through the 3D
scene, adjusting view angles and perspectives to examine models from different vantage points. The
system must also incorporate a robust shader management system, enabling the application of
various visual effects and lighting models to enhance the rendered scenes.Texture mapping is an
essential feature, allowing the system to render textured models with high fidelity. The texture
management system should efficiently handle loading, storing, and applying textures to 3D models. To
facilitate user interaction and control, the system must include a graphical user interface (GUI). This
interface should provide intuitive controls for adjusting lighting parameters, applying transformations
to objects, and switching between different rendering modes.Error handling is a critical aspect of the
system's functionality. It must gracefully manage and report errors related to model loading, shader
compilation, and runtime exceptions, ensuring system stability and providing meaningful feedback to
the user.

5.1.2 Non-functional Requirements

The system must maintain high performance, ensuring a minimum frame rate of 30 FPS for smooth
rendering, even with complex models and scenes. Cross-platform compatibility is essential, with the
system designed to run seamlessly on Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems.The
architecture should be modular, with well-defined classes for key components such as shaders,
textures, and camera systems. This modular approach enhances maintainability and allows for future
expansions. The user interface must be intuitive and responsive, providing real-time feedback to user
inputs and ensuring a smooth user experience.Memory management is crucial, with efficient
allocation and deallocation of resources, particularly for large models and high-resolution textures.
The system should also be scalable, capable of handling varying levels of scene complexity without
significant performance degradation.

5.2 Feasibility Assessment

The project's feasibility is assessed across multiple dimensions:Technical Feasibility: The project
leverages well-established libraries such as OpenGL, Assimp, and stb_image, which are extensively
documented and proven in 3D graphics applications. Modern hardware capabilities, including GPUs
with programmable shaders, ensure that the system can meet its performance requirements. The use
of C++ as the primary programming language provides the necessary low-level control and
performance optimization capabilities.Economic Feasibility: By utilizing open-source tools and
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libraries, the project minimizes development costs. The primary investment is in development time
and potentially in high-performance hardware for testing and optimization.Operational Feasibility:
The system's design focuses on user-friendliness, with an intuitive GUI that allows users with basic 3D
graphics knowledge to operate the software effectively. The modular architecture ensures that future
updates and maintenance can be carried out efficiently.Schedule Feasibility: The project can be
developed iteratively, with core functionalities implemented first, followed by advanced features. This
approach allows for milestone-based development and testing.

5.3 Use Case Diagram

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5.4 Activity Diagram

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5.5 Class Diagram for System

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The class diagram represents the relationships and interactions between major system components.
Key classes include:

• Shader: Manages compilation and use of GLSL shaders.

• Camera: Handles view and projection transformations.
• Model: Represents a 3D model, composed of multiple meshes.
• Mesh: Stores vertex data and rendering information for a single mesh.
• Texture: Manages texture loading and application.
• Renderer: Orchestrates the rendering process.
• InputHandler: Processes user input for object and camera manipulation.
• GUI: Manages the user interface elements.

5.6 Class Diagram for Data

Description: This diagram focuses on the data structures used within the system, including:

• Vertex: Stores position, normal, and texture coordinates.

• TextureData: Holds texture properties like type and file path.
• Transform: Represents object transformations (position, rotation, scale).
• Light: Stores lighting parameters (position, color, intensity).

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5.7 Sequence Diagram
Description: The sequence diagram outlines the interaction flow between system components during
key operations. It illustrates sequences such as:

1. Loading and initializing a 3D model.

2. Rendering a single frame, including shader setup, transformation updates, and draw calls.
3. Handling user input for object manipulation.

5.8 Communication Diagram

Description: This diagram details how objects such as Camera, Model, Shader, and Renderer
communicate during runtime. It shows message passing between components, emphasizing the
collaborative nature of the rendering process.

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5.9 Data Flow Diagram
Description: The data flow diagram represents the movement of data through the system. It includes
processes such as:

1. User input processing

2. Transformation matrix calculations
3. Shader uniform updates
4. Vertex data transfer to GPU
5. Texture data management
6. Frame buffer operations

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5.10 Deployment Diagram
Description: This diagram illustrates the physical deployment of the system, including:

• Hardware components: CPU, GPU, Memory

• Software layers: Operating System, OpenGL context, GLFW window management
• External libraries: Assimp, stb_image, ImGui
• Application components: Renderer, Model Loader, Shader Manager

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FOLDER STRUCTURE

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Main.cpp

Algorithm

1. Initialize GLFW:
a. Initialize GLFW with specified OpenGL version and profile.
b. If initialization fails, output an error message and terminate.
2. Create GLFW Window:
a. Create a GLFW window with the primary monitor's resolution.
b. If window creation fails, output an error message and terminate.
3. Initialize GLAD:
a. Load OpenGL functions using GLAD.
b. If GLAD initialization fails, output an error message and terminate.
4. Initialize ImGui:
a. Initialize ImGui with GLFW and OpenGL bindings.
b. Set ImGui style and colors.
5. Create Grid:
a. Generate vertex data for a grid.
b. Create and configure a Vertex Array Object (VAO) and Vertex Buffer
Object (VBO) for the grid.
6. Set OpenGL States:
a. Enable depth testing and multisampling.
b. Set the viewport to match the window size.
7. Load Shader and Model:
a. Load and compile shaders from specified file paths.
b. Load the initial model from a specified file path.
c. If the model fails to load, output an error message and terminate.
8. Main Rendering Loop:
a. While the window should remain open:
i. Poll for and process input events.
ii. Render ImGui frames.
iii. Display a control panel using ImGui for various settings:
1. Use perspective projection or orthographic projection.
2. Load a new model from a specified path.
3. Adjust projection settings (FOV, near/far planes,
orthographic size).
4. Toggle grid visibility and adjust background color.
5. Adjust model transformations (position, rotation, scale,
flip).
6. Adjust lighting position.
7. Adjust camera orbit parameters (pitch, yaw, distance).
8. Toggle wireframe mode.
iv. Render the 3D view:
1. Set the viewport and clear the color and depth buffers.

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 2. Set the polygon mode based on wireframe mode.
3. Use the shader program.
4. Update the camera vectors.
5. Calculate the projection and view matrices.
6. Apply model transformations (position, rotation, scale,
flip).
7. If the grid is enabled, draw the grid.
8. Draw the model.
v. Render ImGui elements.
vi. Swap buffers to display the rendered frame.
9. Cleanup:
a. Shut down ImGui.
b. Terminate GLFW.
10. End Program:
a. Return from the main function.

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SOURCE CODE

#include <glad/glad.h>
#include <GLFW/glfw3.h>
#include <glm/glm.hpp>
#include <glm/gtc/matrix_transform.hpp>
#include <glm/gtc/type_ptr.hpp>
#include <iostream>
#include <imgui.h>
#include <imgui_impl_glfw.h>
#include <imgui_impl_opengl3.h>
#include "model.h"
#include "shader.h"
#include "imgui_impl.h"
#include "camera.h"
#include "input.h"
#include "globals.h"

float nearPlane = 0.1f;

float farPlane = 1000.0f;
glm::vec3 lightPos(1.2f, 1.0f, 2.0f);

// Grid data
unsigned int gridVAO, gridVBO;
const float gridSize = 10.0f;
const int gridDivisions = 40;

void createGrid() {
std::vector<float> vertices;
const float step = gridSize * 2 / gridDivisions;

for(int i = 0; i <= gridDivisions; ++i) {

float position = -gridSize + i * step;
// Horizontal lines
vertices.insert(vertices.end(), {-gridSize, 0.0f, position, gridSize,
0.0f, position});
// Vertical lines
vertices.insert(vertices.end(), {position, 0.0f, -gridSize, position,
0.0f, gridSize});
}

glGenVertexArrays(1, &gridVAO);
glGenBuffers(1, &gridVBO);

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 glBindVertexArray(gridVAO);
glBindBuffer(GL_ARRAY_BUFFER, gridVBO);
glBufferData(GL_ARRAY_BUFFER, vertices.size() * sizeof(float),
vertices.data(), GL_STATIC_DRAW);

glVertexAttribPointer(0, 3, GL_FLOAT, GL_FALSE, 3 * sizeof(float),

(void*)0);
glEnableVertexAttribArray(0);

glBindVertexArray(0);
}

int main() {
if (!glfwInit()) {
std::cerr << "Failed to initialize GLFW" << std::endl;
return -1;
}
glfwWindowHint(GLFW_CONTEXT_VERSION_MAJOR, 3);
glfwWindowHint(GLFW_CONTEXT_VERSION_MINOR, 3);
glfwWindowHint(GLFW_OPENGL_PROFILE, GLFW_OPENGL_CORE_PROFILE);
glfwWindowHint(GLFW_SAMPLES, 4);

GLFWmonitor* monitor = glfwGetPrimaryMonitor();

const GLFWvidmode* mode = glfwGetVideoMode(monitor);
GLFWwindow* window = glfwCreateWindow(mode->width, mode->height, "3D Model
Viewer", monitor, nullptr);
if (!window) {
std::cerr << "Failed to create GLFW window" << std::endl;
glfwTerminate();
return -1;
}
glfwMakeContextCurrent(window);

if (!gladLoadGLLoader((GLADloadproc)glfwGetProcAddress)) {
std::cerr << "Failed to initialize GLAD" << std::endl;
return -1;
}

InitImGui(window);
createGrid();

// Input callbacks remain registered for ImGui functionality

glfwSetCursorPosCallback(window, mouse_callback);
glfwSetMouseButtonCallback(window, mouse_button_callback);
glfwSetScrollCallback(window, scroll_callback);
glfwSetKeyCallback(window, key_callback);
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 glEnable(GL_DEPTH_TEST);
glEnable(GL_MULTISAMPLE);
glViewport(0, 0, mode->width, mode->height);

Shader shader("D:/3DEngine/shaders/vertex.glsl",
"D:/3DEngine/shaders/fragment.glsl");
Model model(modelPath.c_str());
if (model.isEmpty()) {
std::cerr << "Failed to load initial model" << std::endl;
return -1;
}

while (!glfwWindowShouldClose(window)) {
glfwPollEvents();
processInput(window);
RenderImGui();

// Control Panel (30% width)

ImGui::SetNextWindowPos(ImVec2(ImGui::GetIO().DisplaySize.x * 0.7f,
0.0f));
ImGui::SetNextWindowSize(ImVec2(ImGui::GetIO().DisplaySize.x * 0.3f,
ImGui::GetIO().DisplaySize.y));
ImGui::Begin("Control Panel", nullptr,
ImGuiWindowFlags_NoMove | ImGuiWindowFlags_NoResize |
ImGuiWindowFlags_NoCollapse);

ImGui::Checkbox("Use Perspective", &usePerspective);

ImGui::InputText("Model Path", &modelPath[0], modelPath.capacity());
ImGui::SameLine();
if (ImGui::Button("Load Model")) {
model = Model(modelPath.c_str());
if (model.isEmpty()) {
std::cerr << "Failed to load model from: " << modelPath <<
std::endl;
}
}

ImGui::SetNextItemOpen(true, ImGuiCond_Once);
if (ImGui::CollapsingHeader("Projection Settings")) {
if (usePerspective)
ImGui::SliderFloat("FOV", &camera.fov, 1.0f, 120.0f);
else
ImGui::SliderFloat("Ortho Size", &orthoSize, 1.0f, 100.0f);
ImGui::SliderFloat("Near Plane", &nearPlane, 0.1f, 10.0f);

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 ImGui::SliderFloat("Far Plane", &farPlane, 10.0f, 1000.0f);
}

if (ImGui::CollapsingHeader("Appearance")) {
ImGui::Checkbox("Show Grid", &showGrid);
ImGui::SliderFloat("R", &backgroundColor.r, 0.0f, 1.0f);
ImGui::SliderFloat("G", &backgroundColor.g, 0.0f, 1.0f);
ImGui::SliderFloat("B", &backgroundColor.b, 0.0f, 1.0f);
}

if (ImGui::CollapsingHeader("Model Transforms")) {
ImGui::Checkbox("Flip X", &flipX);
ImGui::SameLine();
ImGui::Checkbox("Flip Y", &flipY);

ImGui::SliderFloat3("Position##Model", &modelPosition.x, -5.0f,

5.0f);
ImGui::SliderFloat3("Rotation", &modelRotation.x, -180.0f, 180.0f);
ImGui::SliderFloat("Scale", &modelScale, 0.1f, 5.0f);
}

if (ImGui::CollapsingHeader("Lighting")) {
ImGui::SliderFloat3("Light Position", &lightPos.x, -10.0f, 10.0f);
}

if (ImGui::CollapsingHeader("Camera Orbit")) {
ImGui::SliderFloat("Vertical Orbit", &camera.pitch, -180.0f,
180.0f);
ImGui::SliderFloat("Horizontal Orbit", &camera.yaw, -180.0f,
180.0f);
ImGui::SliderFloat("Distance", &camera.cameraDistance, 1.0f,
100.0f);
}

ImGui::Checkbox("Wireframe Mode", &wireframeMode);

ImGui::End();

// Render View (70% width)

ImGui::SetNextWindowPos(ImVec2(0.0f, 0.0f));
ImGui::SetNextWindowSize(ImVec2(ImGui::GetIO().DisplaySize.x * 0.7f,
ImGui::GetIO().DisplaySize.y));
ImGui::Begin("Render View", nullptr,
ImGuiWindowFlags_NoMove | ImGuiWindowFlags_NoResize |
ImGuiWindowFlags_NoTitleBar | ImGuiWindowFlags_NoBackground);

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 ImVec2 renderSize = ImGui::GetContentRegionAvail();
glViewport(0, 0, static_cast<GLsizei>(renderSize.x),
static_cast<GLsizei>(renderSize.y));
glClearColor(backgroundColor.r, backgroundColor.g, backgroundColor.b,
1.0f);
glClear(GL_COLOR_BUFFER_BIT | GL_DEPTH_BUFFER_BIT);
glPolygonMode(GL_FRONT_AND_BACK, wireframeMode ? GL_LINE : GL_FILL);

shader.use();
camera.updateCameraVectors();
float aspect = renderSize.x / renderSize.y;
glm::mat4 projection = usePerspective ?
glm::perspective(glm::radians(camera.fov), aspect, nearPlane,
farPlane) :
glm::ortho(-orthoSize * aspect, orthoSize * aspect, -orthoSize,
orthoSize, nearPlane, farPlane);

glm::mat4 view = camera.getViewMatrix();

glm::mat4 model_matrix = glm::mat4(1.0f);
model_matrix = glm::translate(model_matrix, modelPosition);
model_matrix = glm::rotate(model_matrix, glm::radians(modelRotation.x),
glm::vec3(1, 0, 0));
model_matrix = glm::rotate(model_matrix, glm::radians(modelRotation.y),
glm::vec3(0, 1, 0));

glm::vec3 flipScale(
flipX ? -modelScale : modelScale,
flipY ? -modelScale : modelScale,
modelScale
);
model_matrix = glm::scale(model_matrix, flipScale);

// Draw grid if enabled

if (showGrid) {
shader.setMat4("projection", projection);
shader.setMat4("view", view);
shader.setMat4("model", glm::mat4(1.0f));
shader.setVec3("viewPos", camera.cameraPos);
shader.setVec3("lightPos", lightPos);
shader.setVec3("material.texture_diffuse1", glm::vec3(0.5f)); //
Grey color

glBindVertexArray(gridVAO);
glDrawArrays(GL_LINES, 0, gridDivisions * 4 + 4);
glBindVertexArray(0);
}
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 shader.setMat4("projection", projection);
shader.setMat4("view", view);
shader.setMat4("model", model_matrix);
shader.setVec3("viewPos", camera.cameraPos);
shader.setVec3("lightPos", lightPos);

model.draw(shader);
ImGui::End();

ImGui::Render();
ImGui_ImplOpenGL3_RenderDrawData(ImGui::GetDrawData());
glfwSwapBuffers(window);
}

ShutdownImGui();
glfwTerminate();
return 0;
}

Camera.cpp

Algorithm

1. Initialize Camera:
a. Set initial values for camera attributes:
i. yaw: Initial yaw angle.
ii. pitch: Initial pitch angle.
iii. lastX and lastY: Initial mouse coordinates.
iv. firstMouse: Flag indicating the first mouse movement.
v. cameraDistance: Distance from the camera to the target.
vi. fov: Field of view.
vii. cameraPos: Initial camera position.
viii. cameraFront: Initial camera front direction.
ix. cameraUp: Up vector for the camera.
x. cameraSpeed: Speed of camera movement.
2. Update Camera Vectors:
a. Calculate the direction vector based on yaw and pitch:
i. Use trigonometric functions to determine the x, y, and z components of the
direction vector.
b. Update the camera position (cameraPos) using the direction vector and
cameraDistance:
i. The position is calculated as the inverse of the direction vector multiplied by the
distance.

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 c. Normalize the direction vector to get the camera front (cameraFront).
3. Get View Matrix:
a. Calculate the view matrix using the glm::lookAt function:
i. The view matrix is determined by the camera position (cameraPos), the target
position (origin), and the up vector (cameraUp).
b. Return the calculated view matrix.

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#include "camera.h"
#include <glm/gtc/matrix_transform.hpp>
Camera camera;
Camera::Camera() :
yaw(-90.0f), pitch(0.0f), lastX(400.0f), lastY(300.0f),
firstMouse(true), cameraDistance(20.0f), fov(45.0f),
cameraPos(0.0f, 0.0f, 20.0f), cameraFront(0.0f, 0.0f, -1.0f),
cameraUp(0.0f, 1.0f, 0.0f), cameraSpeed(0.05f) {}
void Camera::updateCameraVectors() {
glm::vec3 direction;
direction.x = cos(glm::radians(yaw)) * cos(glm::radians(pitch));
direction.y = sin(glm::radians(pitch));
direction.z = sin(glm::radians(yaw)) * cos(glm::radians(pitch));

cameraPos = -direction * cameraDistance; // Inverse direction for

orbital
cameraFront = glm::normalize(direction);
}
glm::mat4 Camera::getViewMatrix() const {
return glm::lookAt(cameraPos, glm::vec3(0.0f), cameraUp);
}

Globals.cpp

Global Variables

1. usePerspective:
a. Type: bool
b. Purpose: Determines whether to use perspective projection (true) or
orthographic projection (false) for rendering.
2. orthoSize:
a. Type: float
b. Purpose: Specifies the size of the orthographic view volume when
orthographic projection is used.
3. modelPosition:
a. Type: glm::vec3
b. Purpose: Stores the position of the model in 3D space. Initialized
to the origin (0.0f, 0.0f, 0.0f).
4. backgroundColor:
a. Type: glm::vec3
b. Purpose: Defines the background color of the rendering view.
Initialized to a dark gray color (0.2f, 0.3f, 0.3f).
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 5. modelRotation:
a. Type: glm::vec3
b. Purpose: Stores the rotation angles of the model around the x, y,
and z axes. Initialized to zero rotation.
6. modelScale:
a. Type: float
b. Purpose: Specifies the scale factor for the model. Initialized to
1.0f, meaning no scaling.
7. wireframeMode:
a. Type: bool
b. Purpose: Determines whether to render the model in wireframe mode
(true) or solid mode (false).
8. flipX and flipY:
a. Type: bool
b. Purpose: Controls whether to flip the model along the x-axis (flipX)
or y-axis (flipY).
9. showGrid:
a. Type: bool
b. Purpose: Determines whether to display a grid in the rendering view.
10. mouseInputEnabled:
a. Type: bool
b. Purpose: Indicates whether mouse input is enabled for controlling
the camera or other interactions.
11. modelPath:
a. Type: std::string
b. Purpose: Stores the file path of the initial model to be loaded.
Initialized to a specific path.

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SOURCE CODE

#include "globals.h"
bool usePerspective = true;
float orthoSize = 5.0f;
glm::vec3 modelPosition(0.0f);
glm::vec3 backgroundColor(0.2f, 0.3f, 0.3f);
glm::vec3 modelRotation(0.0f);
float modelScale = 1.0f;
bool wireframeMode = false;
bool flipX = false; // Add this line
bool flipY = false;
bool showGrid = false;
bool mouseInputEnabled = false;
std::string modelPath = "D:/3DEngine/assests/infernus.glb"; // Initial path

Imgui_impl.cpp

Algorithm

1. Initialize ImGui:
a. Check Version: Ensure the ImGui version is compatible using
IMGUI_CHECKVERSION().
b. Create Context: Initialize the ImGui context using
ImGui::CreateContext().
c. Set Style and Colors:
i. Set the ImGui style to dark mode using
ImGui::StyleColorsDark().
ii. Customize the ImGui style properties:
1. Set WindowRounding to 5.0f for rounded window corners.
2. Set FrameRounding to 3.0f for rounded frame corners.
3. Set the window background color to a dark gray using
ImVec4(0.08f, 0.08f, 0.08f, 0.94f).
d. Initialize ImGui for OpenGL: Set up ImGui to work with OpenGL using
ImGui_ImplOpenGL3_Init with the specified GLSL version.
e. Initialize ImGui for GLFW: Set up ImGui to work with GLFW using
ImGui_ImplGlfw_InitForOpenGL.
2. Render ImGui Frame:
Start New OpenGL Frame: Begin a new OpenGL frame using
ImGui_ImplOpenGL3_NewFrame().
a. Start New GLFW Frame: Begin a new GLFW frame using
ImGui_ImplGlfw_NewFrame().
b. Start New ImGui Frame: Begin a new ImGui frame using
ImGui::NewFrame().
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 3. Shutdown ImGui:
a. Shutdown OpenGL ImGui: Clean up ImGui resources for OpenGL using
ImGui_ImplOpenGL3_Shutdown().
b. Shutdown GLFW ImGui: Clean up ImGui resources for GLFW using
ImGui_ImplGlfw_Shutdown().
c. Destroy ImGui Context: Destroy the ImGui context using
ImGui::DestroyContext().

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Source code

#include "imgui_impl.h"
#include <imgui.h>
#include <imgui_impl_glfw.h>
#include <imgui_impl_opengl3.h>

void InitImGui(GLFWwindow* window) {

IMGUI_CHECKVERSION();
ImGui::CreateContext();
ImGuiIO& io = ImGui::GetIO();
ImGui::StyleColorsDark();
ImGuiStyle& style = ImGui::GetStyle();
style.WindowRounding = 5.0f;
style.FrameRounding = 3.0f;
style.Colors[ImGuiCol_WindowBg] = ImVec4(0.08f, 0.08f, 0.08f, 0.94f);
ImGui_ImplGlfw_InitForOpenGL(window, true);
ImGui_ImplOpenGL3_Init("#version 330");
}
void Render
ImGui() {
ImGui_ImplOpenGL3_NewFrame();
ImGui_ImplGlfw_NewFrame();
ImGui::NewFrame();
}
void ShutdownImGui() {
ImGui_ImplOpenGL3_Shutdown();
ImGui_ImplGlfw_Shutdown();
ImGui::DestroyContext();

Input.cpp

Algorithm

1. Mouse Button Callback:

a. Function: mouse_button_callback
b. Purpose: Handle mouse button events.
c. Steps:
i. Pass the mouse button event to ImGui using
ImGui_ImplGlfw_MouseButtonCallback.
2. Mouse Callback:
a. Function: mouse_callback

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 b. Purpose: Handle mouse movement events.
c. Steps:
i. Pass the mouse movement event to ImGui using
ImGui_ImplGlfw_CursorPosCallback.
3. Scroll Callback:
a. Function: scroll_callback
b. Purpose: Handle mouse scroll events.
c. Steps:
i. Pass the mouse scroll event to ImGui using
ImGui_ImplGlfw_ScrollCallback.
4. Key Callback:
a. Function: key_callback
b. Purpose: Handle keyboard events.
c. Steps:
i. Pass the keyboard event to ImGui using
ImGui_ImplGlfw_KeyCallback.
ii. If ImGui is not capturing the keyboard, process additional key
events:
1. Toggle wireframeMode when the 'F' key is pressed.
2. Reset model position, rotation, scale, and camera
settings when the 'R' key is pressed.
5. Process Input:
a. Function: processInput
b. Purpose: Handle continuous keyboard input for controlling the model
and camera.
c. Steps:
i. Close the window if the 'Escape' key is pressed.
ii. Determine the movement speed, doubling it if the 'Left Shift'
key is pressed.
iii. Adjust the model position based on 'W', 'A', 'S', 'D', 'Q',
and 'E' key presses:
1. 'W' and 'S' keys control forward and backward movement.
2. 'A' and 'D' keys control left and right movement.
3. 'Q' and 'E' keys control upward and downward movement.
iv. Adjust the model scale based on 'Z' and 'X' key presses:
1. 'Z' key decreases the scale, ensuring it does not go
below 0.1.
2. 'X' key increases the scale

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Source code

#include "input.h"
#include "camera.h"
#include "imgui_impl.h"
#include <imgui_impl_glfw.h>
#include <imgui_impl_opengl3.h>
#include <glm/gtc/matrix_transform.hpp>
#include "globals.h"

void mouse_button_callback(GLFWwindow* window, int button, int action, int

mods) {
ImGui_ImplGlfw_MouseButtonCallback(window, button, action, mods);
}

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void mouse_callback(GLFWwindow* window, double xpos, double ypos) {
ImGui_ImplGlfw_CursorPosCallback(window, xpos, ypos);
}

void scroll_callback(GLFWwindow* window, double xoffset, double yoffset) {

ImGui_ImplGlfw_ScrollCallback(window, xoffset, yoffset);
}

void key_callback(GLFWwindow* window, int key, int scancode, int action, int
mods) {
ImGui_ImplGlfw_KeyCallback(window, key, scancode, action, mods);
if (ImGui::GetIO().WantCaptureKeyboard)
return;

if (key == GLFW_KEY_F && action == GLFW_PRESS)

wireframeMode = !wireframeMode;
if (key == GLFW_KEY_R && action == GLFW_PRESS) {
modelPosition = glm::vec3(0.0f);
modelRotation = glm::vec3(0.0f);
modelScale = 1.0f;
camera.cameraDistance = 20.0f;
camera.yaw = -90.0f;
camera.pitch = 0.0f;
}
}

void processInput(GLFWwindow* window) {

if (glfwGetKey(window, GLFW_KEY_ESCAPE) == GLFW_PRESS)
glfwSetWindowShouldClose(window, true);

float speed = (glfwGetKey(window, GLFW_KEY_LEFT_SHIFT) == GLFW_PRESS) ?

camera.cameraSpeed * 2.0f : camera.cameraSpeed;

if (glfwGetKey(window, GLFW_KEY_W) == GLFW_PRESS) modelPosition.z -= speed;

if (glfwGetKey(window, GLFW_KEY_S) == GLFW_PRESS) modelPosition.z += speed;
if (glfwGetKey(window, GLFW_KEY_A) == GLFW_PRESS) modelPosition.x -= speed;
if (glfwGetKey(window, GLFW_KEY_D) == GLFW_PRESS) modelPosition.x += speed;
if (glfwGetKey(window, GLFW_KEY_Q) == GLFW_PRESS) modelPosition.y += speed;
if (glfwGetKey(window, GLFW_KEY_E) == GLFW_PRESS) modelPosition.y -= speed;

if (glfwGetKey(window, GLFW_KEY_Z) == GLFW_PRESS)

modelScale = glm::max(0.1f, modelScale - speed);
if (glfwGetKey(window, GLFW_KEY_X) == GLFW_PRESS)
modelScale += speed;
}
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Mesh.cpp

Algorithm

1. Initialize Mesh:
a. Constructor: Mesh(const std::vector<Vertex>& vertices, const
std::vector<unsigned int>& indices, const std::vector<Texture>&
textures)
b. Purpose: Initialize a mesh with vertices, indices, and textures.
c. Steps:
i. Store the provided vertices, indices, and textures in member
variables.
ii. Call setupMesh() to configure the mesh for rendering.
2. Setup Mesh:
a. Function: setupMesh
b. Purpose: Configure OpenGL buffers and vertex attributes for the
mesh.
c. Steps:
i. Generate a Vertex Array Object (VAO), a Vertex Buffer Object
(VBO), and an Element Buffer Object (EBO).
ii. Bind the VAO.
iii. Bind the VBO and upload vertex data to the GPU.
iv. Bind the EBO and upload index data to the GPU.
v. Configure vertex attribute pointers for positions, normals,
and texture coordinates.
vi. Unbind the VAO.
3. Draw Mesh:
a. Function: draw(Shader& shader)
b. Purpose: Render the mesh using the provided shader.
c. Steps:
i. Initialize counters for diffuse and specular textures.
ii. For each texture in the mesh:
1. Activate the corresponding texture unit.
2. Determine the texture type (diffuse or specular) and set
the corresponding shader uniform.
3. Bind the texture to the active texture unit.
iii. Bind the VAO to prepare for drawing.
iv. Draw the mesh using glDrawElements with the index data.
v. Unbind the VAO.
vi. Reset the active texture unit to GL_TEXTURE0.

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Source code

#include "mesh.h"

Mesh::Mesh(const std::vector<Vertex>& vertices,

const std::vector<unsigned int>& indices,
const std::vector<Texture>& textures)
: vertices(vertices), indices(indices), textures(textures) {
setupMesh();
}

void Mesh::setupMesh() {
glGenVertexArrays(1, &VAO);
glGenBuffers(1, &VBO);
glGenBuffers(1, &EBO);

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 glBindVertexArray(VAO);
glBindBuffer(GL_ARRAY_BUFFER, VBO);
glBufferData(GL_ARRAY_BUFFER, vertices.size() * sizeof(Vertex),
vertices.data(), GL_STATIC_DRAW);

glBindBuffer(GL_ELEMENT_ARRAY_BUFFER, EBO);
glBufferData(GL_ELEMENT_ARRAY_BUFFER, indices.size() * sizeof(unsigned
int), indices.data(), GL_STATIC_DRAW);

// Vertex positions
glEnableVertexAttribArray(0);
glVertexAttribPointer(0, 3, GL_FLOAT, GL_FALSE, sizeof(Vertex), (void*)0);

// Vertex normals
glEnableVertexAttribArray(1);
glVertexAttribPointer(1, 3, GL_FLOAT, GL_FALSE, sizeof(Vertex),
(void*)offsetof(Vertex, normal));

// Texture coordinates
glEnableVertexAttribArray(2);
glVertexAttribPointer(2, 2, GL_FLOAT, GL_FALSE, sizeof(Vertex),
(void*)offsetof(Vertex, texCoords));

glBindVertexArray(0);
}

void Mesh::draw(Shader& shader) {

unsigned int diffuseNr = 1, specularNr = 1;

for (unsigned int i = 0; i < textures.size(); i++) {

glActiveTexture(GL_TEXTURE0 + i);
std::string number;
std::string name = textures[i].type;
if (name == "texture_diffuse")
number = std::to_string(diffuseNr++);
else if (name == "texture_specular")
number = std::to_string(specularNr++);

shader.setInt(("material." + name + number).c_str(), i);

glBindTexture(GL_TEXTURE_2D, textures[i].id);
}

glBindVertexArray(VAO);
glDrawElements(GL_TRIANGLES, static_cast<unsigned int>(indices.size()),
GL_UNSIGNED_INT, 0);
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 glBindVertexArray(0);
glActiveTexture(GL_TEXTURE0);
}

Model.cpp

Algorithm

1. Initialize Model:
a. Constructor: Model(const std::string& path)
b. Purpose: Initialize a model by loading it from the specified file
path.
c. Steps:
i. Call loadModel(path) to load the model data.
2. Load Model:
a. Function: loadModel(const std::string& path)
b. Purpose: Load a 3D model from a file using Assimp.
c. Steps:
i. Use Assimp to import the model from the file path with
specified processing flags (triangulate, flip UVs, calculate
tangent space, generate normals).
ii. Check for errors in the import process.
iii. Store the scene pointer globally for accessing embedded
textures.
iv. Extract the directory path from the model file path.
v. Process the root node of the scene to extract mesh data.
3. Process Node:
a. Function: processNode(aiNode* node, const aiScene* scene)
b. Purpose: Recursively process nodes in the scene to extract mesh
data.
c. Steps:
i. For each mesh in the node, process the mesh and add it to the
model's mesh list.
ii. Recursively process each child node.
4. Process Mesh:
a. Function: processMesh(aiMesh* mesh, const aiScene* scene)
b. Purpose: Convert Assimp mesh data to a custom Mesh object.
c. Steps:
i. Extract vertex data (position, normal, texture coordinates)
from the Assimp mesh.
ii. Extract index data from the mesh faces.
iii. Load material textures associated with the mesh.
iv. Create and return a Mesh object with the extracted data.
5. Load Material Textures:

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 a. Function: loadMaterialTextures(aiMaterial* mat, aiTextureType type,
const std::string& typeName)
b. Purpose: Load textures from the material data.
c. Steps:
i. For each texture of the specified type in the material:
1. Check if the texture is already loaded to avoid
duplicates.
2. If the texture is embedded (name starts with '*'), load
it from the scene's embedded textures.
3. If the texture is external, load it from the file system
using TextureFromFile.
4. Store the loaded texture in the textures vector and the
loadedTextures cache.
ii. Return the vector of loaded textures.
6. Draw Model:
a. Function: draw(Shader& shader)
b. Purpose: Render the model using the provided shader.
c. Steps:
i. For each mesh in the model, call the mesh's draw function with
the shader.
7. Check if Model is Empty:
a. Function: isEmpty()
b. Purpose: Check if the model contains any meshes.
c. Steps:
i. Return true if the meshes vector is empty, indicating no
meshes were loaded.
ii. Return false otherwise.

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Source code

#include "model.h"
#include <iostream>
#include <stb_image.h>
#include <cstdlib>
#include <cstring>

// Global pointer for accessing embedded textures in loadMaterialTextures

static const aiScene* gScene = nullptr;

Model::Model(const std::string& path) {

loadModel(path);
}

void Model::loadModel(const std::string& path) {

Assimp::Importer importer;
const aiScene* scene = importer.ReadFile(path,
aiProcess_Triangulate |
aiProcess_FlipUVs |
aiProcess_CalcTangentSpace |
aiProcess_GenNormals);

if (!scene || scene->mFlags & AI_SCENE_FLAGS_INCOMPLETE || !scene-

>mRootNode) {
std::cerr << "ERROR::ASSIMP::" << importer.GetErrorString() <<
std::endl;
return;
}

gScene = scene;
directory = path.substr(0, path.find_last_of('/'));
processNode(scene->mRootNode, scene);
}

void Model::processNode(aiNode* node, const aiScene* scene) {

for (unsigned int i = 0; i < node->mNumMeshes; i++) {
aiMesh* mesh = scene->mMeshes[node->mMeshes[i]];
meshes.push_back(processMesh(mesh, scene));
}
for (unsigned int i = 0; i < node->mNumChildren; i++)
processNode(node->mChildren[i], scene);
}

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Mesh Model::processMesh(aiMesh* mesh, const aiScene* scene) {
std::vector<Vertex> vertices;
std::vector<unsigned int> indices;
std::vector<Texture> textures;

// Process vertices
for (unsigned int i = 0; i < mesh->mNumVertices; i++) {
Vertex vertex;
vertex.position = glm::vec3(mesh->mVertices[i].x, mesh->mVertices[i].y,
mesh->mVertices[i].z);
if (mesh->HasNormals())
vertex.normal = glm::vec3(mesh->mNormals[i].x, mesh->mNormals[i].y,
mesh->mNormals[i].z);
if (mesh->mTextureCoords[0])
vertex.texCoords = glm::vec2(mesh->mTextureCoords[0][i].x, mesh-
>mTextureCoords[0][i].y);
else
vertex.texCoords = glm::vec2(0.0f, 0.0f);
vertices.push_back(vertex);
}

// Process indices
for (unsigned int i = 0; i < mesh->mNumFaces; i++) {
aiFace face = mesh->mFaces[i];
for (unsigned int j = 0; j < face.mNumIndices; j++)
indices.push_back(face.mIndices[j]);
}

// Process material textures

if (mesh->mMaterialIndex >= 0) {
aiMaterial* material = scene->mMaterials[mesh->mMaterialIndex];
auto diffuseMaps = loadMaterialTextures(material,
aiTextureType_DIFFUSE, "texture_diffuse");
textures.insert(textures.end(), diffuseMaps.begin(),
diffuseMaps.end());
}

return Mesh(vertices, indices, textures);

}

std::vector<Texture> Model::loadMaterialTextures(aiMaterial* mat, aiTextureType

type, const std::string& typeName) {
std::vector<Texture> textures;
for (unsigned int i = 0; i < mat->GetTextureCount(type); i++) {
aiString str;
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 mat->GetTexture(type, i, &str);

bool skip = false;

for (unsigned int j = 0; j < loadedTextures.size(); j++) {
if (std::strcmp(loadedTextures[j].path.data(), str.C_Str()) == 0) {
textures.push_back(loadedTextures[j]);
skip = true;
break;
}
}
if (skip)
continue;

Texture texture;
// Handle embedded textures (names starting with '*')
if (str.C_Str()[0] == '*') {
int texIndex = std::atoi(str.C_Str() + 1);
if (gScene && texIndex < static_cast<int>(gScene->mNumTextures)) {
const aiTexture* aiTex = gScene->mTextures[texIndex];
unsigned int textureID;
glGenTextures(1, &textureID);
glBindTexture(GL_TEXTURE_2D, textureID);

if (aiTex->mHeight == 0) {
int width, height, nrComponents;
unsigned char* data = stbi_load_from_memory(
reinterpret_cast<unsigned char*>(aiTex->pcData),
aiTex->mWidth,
&width, &height, &nrComponents, 0
);
if (data) {
GLenum format = (nrComponents == 1) ? GL_RED :
(nrComponents == 3) ? GL_RGB : GL_RGBA;
glTexImage2D(GL_TEXTURE_2D, 0, format, width, height,
0, format, GL_UNSIGNED_BYTE, data);
stbi_image_free(data);
} else {
std::cerr << "Failed to load embedded compressed
texture" << std::endl;
}
} else {
glTexImage2D(GL_TEXTURE_2D, 0, GL_RGBA, aiTex->mWidth,
aiTex->mHeight, 0, GL_RGBA, GL_UNSIGNED_BYTE, aiTex->pcData);
}
glGenerateMipmap(GL_TEXTURE_2D);
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 glTexParameteri(GL_TEXTURE_2D, GL_TEXTURE_WRAP_S, GL_REPEAT);
glTexParameteri(GL_TEXTURE_2D, GL_TEXTURE_WRAP_T, GL_REPEAT);
glTexParameteri(GL_TEXTURE_2D, GL_TEXTURE_MIN_FILTER,
GL_LINEAR_MIPMAP_LINEAR);
glTexParameteri(GL_TEXTURE_2D, GL_TEXTURE_MAG_FILTER,
GL_LINEAR);

texture.id = textureID;
texture.type = typeName;
texture.path = std::string(str.C_Str());
textures.push_back(texture);
loadedTextures.push_back(texture);
continue;
} else {
std::cerr << "Embedded texture index out of bounds: " <<
str.C_Str() << std::endl;
}
}

// Fallback: load external texture

texture.id = TextureFromFile(str.C_Str(), directory);
texture.type = typeName;
texture.path = std::string(str.C_Str());
textures.push_back(texture);
loadedTextures.push_back(texture);
}
return textures;
}

void Model::draw(Shader& shader) {

for (unsigned int i = 0; i < meshes.size(); i++)
meshes[i].draw(shader);
}

bool Model::isEmpty() const {

return meshes.empty();
}

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FINAL WORKING FLOWCHART

Shader.cpp

Algorithm

1. Initialize Shader:
a. Constructor: Shader(const std::string& vertexPath, const
std::string& fragmentPath)
b. Purpose: Initialize a shader program by compiling vertex and
fragment shaders from file paths.
c. Steps:
i. Read the vertex and fragment shader code from the specified
file paths.
ii. If reading the files fails, output an error message.
iii. Compile the vertex shader:
1. Create a vertex shader object.
2. Set the shader source code.
3. Compile the shader and check for compilation errors.
iv. Compile the fragment shader:
1. Create a fragment shader object.
2. Set the shader source code.
3. Compile the shader and check for compilation errors.
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 v. Link the shaders into a shader program:
1. Create a shader program object.
2. Attach the compiled vertex and fragment shaders to the
program.
3. Link the program and check for linking errors.
vi. Clean up by deleting the shader objects.
2. Use Shader:
a. Function: use()
b. Purpose: Activate the shader program for rendering.
c. Steps:
i. Call glUseProgram with the shader program ID.
3. Set Uniforms:
a. Functions: setInt, setFloat, setVec3, setMat4
b. Purpose: Set uniform variables in the shader program.
c. Steps:
i. For each uniform type (int, float, vec3, mat4):
1. Get the location of the uniform variable in the shader
program.
2. Set the uniform value using the appropriate OpenGL
function (glUniform1i, glUniform1f, glUniform3fv,
glUniformMatrix4fv).
4. Check Compile Errors:
a. Function: checkCompileErrors(unsigned int shader, const std::string&
type)
b. Purpose: Check for shader compilation or program linking errors.
c. Steps:
i. If the type is not "PROGRAM", check for shader compilation
errors:
1. Get the compilation status of the shader.
2. If compilation failed, retrieve and output the error log.
ii. If the type is "PROGRAM", check for program linking errors:
1. Get the linking status of the program.
2. If linking failed, retrieve and output the error log.

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Flowchart

Source code

#include "shader.h"
#include <fstream>
#include <sstream>
#include <iostream>
#include <glm/gtc/type_ptr.hpp>

Shader::Shader(const std::string& vertexPath, const std::string& fragmentPath)

{
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 std::string vertexCode, fragmentCode;
try {
std::ifstream vFile(vertexPath), fFile(fragmentPath);
std::stringstream vStream, fStream;
vStream << vFile.rdbuf();
fStream << fFile.rdbuf();
vertexCode = vStream.str();
fragmentCode = fStream.str();
} catch (std::ifstream::failure&) {
std::cerr << "ERROR::SHADER::FILE_NOT_SUCCESSFULLY_READ\n";
}

const char* vShaderCode = vertexCode.c_str();

const char* fShaderCode = fragmentCode.c_str();

// Compile vertex shader

unsigned int vertex = glCreateShader(GL_VERTEX_SHADER);
glShaderSource(vertex, 1, &vShaderCode, nullptr);
glCompileShader(vertex);
checkCompileErrors(vertex, "VERTEX");

// Compile fragment shader

unsigned int fragment = glCreateShader(GL_FRAGMENT_SHADER);
glShaderSource(fragment, 1, &fShaderCode, nullptr);
glCompileShader(fragment);
checkCompileErrors(fragment, "FRAGMENT");

// Link shaders into a program

ID = glCreateProgram();
glAttachShader(ID, vertex);
glAttachShader(ID, fragment);
glLinkProgram(ID);
checkCompileErrors(ID, "PROGRAM");

// Clean up
glDeleteShader(vertex);
glDeleteShader(fragment);
}

void Shader::use() {
glUseProgram(ID);
}

void Shader::setInt(const std::string& name, int value) const {

glUniform1i(glGetUniformLocation(ID, name.c_str()), value);
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}

void Shader::setFloat(const std::string& name, float value) const {

glUniform1f(glGetUniformLocation(ID, name.c_str()), value);
}

void Shader::setVec3(const std::string& name, const glm::vec3& value) const {

glUniform3fv(glGetUniformLocation(ID, name.c_str()), 1, &value[0]);
}

void Shader::setMat4(const std::string& name, const glm::mat4& mat) const {

glUniformMatrix4fv(glGetUniformLocation(ID, name.c_str()), 1, GL_FALSE,
glm::value_ptr(mat));
}

void Shader::checkCompileErrors(unsigned int shader, const std::string& type) {

int success;
char infoLog[1024];
if (type != "PROGRAM") {
glGetShaderiv(shader, GL_COMPILE_STATUS, &success);
if (!success) {
glGetShaderInfoLog(shader, 1024, nullptr, infoLog);
std::cout << "ERROR::SHADER_COMPILATION_ERROR (" << type << "):\n"
<< infoLog << "\n";
}
} else {
glGetProgramiv(shader, GL_LINK_STATUS, &success);
if (!success) {
glGetProgramInfoLog(shader, 1024, nullptr, infoLog);
std::cout << "ERROR::PROGRAM_LINKING_ERROR:\n" << infoLog << "\n";
}
}
}

Texture.cpp

Algorithm

1. Construct the Filename:

a. Combine the directory and path to form the full filename.
2. Generate a Texture ID:
a. Use glGenTextures to generate a texture ID and store it in
textureID.
3. Load Image Data:
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 a. Use stbi_load to load the image data from the file. This function
returns a pointer to the image data and fills in the width, height,
and nrComponents (number of color components).
4. Check if Image Data is Loaded:
a. If data is not NULL, proceed to bind and configure the texture.
b. If data is NULL, print an error message and create a default white
texture.
5. Determine the Texture Format:
a. Based on nrComponents, determine the OpenGL format:
i. GL_RED for 1 component (grayscale).
ii. GL_RGB for 3 components (RGB).
iii. GL_RGBA for 4 components (RGBA).
6. Bind the Texture:
a. Use glBindTexture to bind the texture to GL_TEXTURE_2D.
7. Specify Texture Data:
a. Use glTexImage2D to specify the texture data.
8. Generate Mipmaps:
a. Use glGenerateMipmap to generate mipmaps for the texture.
9. Set Texture Parameters:
a. Set texture wrapping and filtering parameters using glTexParameteri.
10. Free Image Data:
a. Use stbi_image_free to free the image data loaded by stbi_load.
11. Handle Loading Failure:
a. If the image fails to load, create a default white texture:
i. Define a white pixel array.
ii. Bind the texture and specify the white pixel data using
glTexImage2D.
iii. Set texture filtering parameters.
12. Return the Texture ID:
a. Return the generated textureID.

Flowchart

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source code
#define STB_IMAGE_IMPLEMENTATION
#include <stb_image.h>
#include "structures.h"
#include <glad/glad.h>
#include <iostream>
#include <string>

unsigned int TextureFromFile(const char* path, const std::string& directory) {

std::string filename = directory + '/' + path;
std::cout << "Attempting to load texture: " << filename << std::endl;

unsigned int textureID;

glGenTextures(1, &textureID);

int width, height, nrComponents;

unsigned char* data = stbi_load(filename.c_str(), &width, &height,
&nrComponents, 0);

if (data) {
GLenum format = (nrComponents == 1) ? GL_RED :
(nrComponents == 3) ? GL_RGB : GL_RGBA;

glBindTexture(GL_TEXTURE_2D, textureID);
glTexImage2D(GL_TEXTURE_2D, 0, format, width, height, 0, format,
GL_UNSIGNED_BYTE, data);
glGenerateMipmap(GL_TEXTURE_2D);

glTexParameteri(GL_TEXTURE_2D, GL_TEXTURE_WRAP_S, GL_REPEAT);

glTexParameteri(GL_TEXTURE_2D, GL_TEXTURE_WRAP_T, GL_REPEAT);
glTexParameteri(GL_TEXTURE_2D, GL_TEXTURE_MIN_FILTER,
GL_LINEAR_MIPMAP_LINEAR);
glTexParameteri(GL_TEXTURE_2D, GL_TEXTURE_MAG_FILTER, GL_LINEAR);

stbi_image_free(data);
std::cout << "Texture loaded successfully: " << filename << std::endl;
} else {
std::cerr << "Failed to load texture: " << filename << std::endl;
std::cerr << "STB Error: " << stbi_failure_reason() << std::endl;

// Create a default white texture

unsigned char whitePixel[4] = {255, 255, 255, 255};
glBindTexture(GL_TEXTURE_2D, textureID);

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 glTexImage2D(GL_TEXTURE_2D, 0, GL_RGBA, 1, 1, 0, GL_RGBA,
GL_UNSIGNED_BYTE, whitePixel);
glTexParameteri(GL_TEXTURE_2D, GL_TEXTURE_MIN_FILTER, GL_LINEAR);
glTexParameteri(GL_TEXTURE_2D, GL_TEXTURE_MAG_FILTER, GL_LINEAR);

std::cout << "Created default white texture." << std::endl;

}

return textureID;
}

Shaders/fragment.glsl

#version 330 core

out vec4 FragColor;
in vec2 TexCoords;
in vec3 Normal;
in vec3 FragPos;
uniform sampler2D texture_diffuse1;
uniform vec3 lightPos;
uniform vec3 viewPos;
void main() { // Ambient float ambientStrength = 0.1; vec3 ambient =
ambientStrength * vec3(1.0);
// Diffuse
vec3 norm = normalize(Normal);
vec3 lightDir = normalize(lightPos - FragPos);
float diff = max(dot(norm, lightDir), 0.0);
vec3 diffuse = diff * vec3(1.0);

// Specular
float specularStrength = 0.5;
vec3 viewDir = normalize(viewPos - FragPos);
vec3 reflectDir = reflect(-lightDir, norm);
float spec = pow(max(dot(viewDir, reflectDir), 0.0), 32);
vec3 specular = specularStrength * spec * vec3(1.0);

// Texture
vec4 texColor = texture(texture_diffuse1, TexCoords);

// Combine
vec3 result = (ambient + diffuse + specular) * texColor.rgb;
FragColor = vec4(result, texColor.a);

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Shaders/vertex.glsl

#version 330 core

layout (location = 0) in vec3 aPos;
layout (location = 1) in vec3 aNormal;
layout (location = 2) in vec2 aTexCoords;
out vec3 FragPos;
out vec3 Normal;
out vec2 TexCoords;
uniform mat4 model;
uniform mat4 view;
uniform mat4 projection;
void main()
{
FragPos = vec3(model * vec4(aPos, 1.0));
Normal = mat3(transpose(inverse(model))) * aNormal;
TexCoords = aTexCoords;
gl_Position = projection * view * vec4(FragPos, 1.0);

CMakeLists.txt

cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.31.2)
project(ComputerGraphics)

# Set C++ standard

set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 17)
set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD_REQUIRED ON)

# Add compiler flags for better optimization

if(MSVC)
set(CMAKE_CXX_FLAGS "${CMAKE_CXX_FLAGS} /W4 /O2")
# Fix MSVCRT conflict
set(CMAKE_EXE_LINKER_FLAGS "${CMAKE_EXE_LINKER_FLAGS}
/NODEFAULTLIB:MSVCRT")
set(CMAKE_CXX_FLAGS_RELEASE "${CMAKE_CXX_FLAGS_RELEASE} /MT")
set(CMAKE_CXX_FLAGS_DEBUG "${CMAKE_CXX_FLAGS_DEBUG} /MTd")
endif()

# Include common directories

include_directories(
${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/Libraries/includes
${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/Libraries/includes/stb
${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/src
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 ${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/Libraries/includes/imgui
${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/Libraries/includes/imgui/backends
)

# Build ImGui as static library

add_library(imgui STATIC
Libraries/includes/imgui/imgui.cpp
Libraries/includes/imgui/imgui_demo.cpp
Libraries/includes/imgui/imgui_draw.cpp
Libraries/includes/imgui/imgui_tables.cpp
Libraries/includes/imgui/imgui_widgets.cpp
Libraries/includes/imgui/backends/imgui_impl_glfw.cpp
Libraries/includes/imgui/backends/imgui_impl_opengl3.cpp

# Add executable with source files

add_executable(ComputerGraphics
src/main.cpp
src/glad.c
src/model.cpp
src/mesh.cpp
src/shader.cpp
src/texture.cpp
src/camera.cpp
src/input.cpp
src/imgui_impl.cpp
src/globals.cpp # Add this line
)

# Platform-specific configurations
if(WIN32)
message("Configuring for Windows")

# Assimp setup for Windows

include_directories(${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/Libraries/includes/assimp)
target_link_directories(ComputerGraphics PRIVATE
${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/Libraries/lib/Release
${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/Libraries/lib
)

target_link_libraries(ComputerGraphics
glfw3
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 opengl32
assimp-vc142-mt
imgui
)

elseif(UNIX)
message("Configuring for Linux")

# Assimp and other Linux dependencies

find_package(assimp REQUIRED)
find_package(OpenGL REQUIRED)
include_directories(${ASSIMP_INCLUDE_DIRS})

target_link_libraries(ComputerGraphics
${OPENGL_LIBRARIES}
glfw
dl
X11
Xxf86vm
Xrandr
pthread
Xi
${ASSIMP_LIBRARIES}
imgui
)
endif()

# Enable debugging symbols in Debug mode

set(CMAKE_BUILD_TYPE Debug)
set(CMAKE_CXX_FLAGS_DEBUG "${CMAKE_CXX_FLAGS_DEBUG} -g")

# Set output directory relative to project root

set(CMAKE_RUNTIME_OUTPUT_DIRECTORY ${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/build)

# Copy shader files to build directory

file(COPY ${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/shaders DESTINATION ${CMAKE_BINARY_DIR})

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 6. TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES
The Engine3D repository primarily focuses on C-based 3D rendering, but modern 3D graphics engines
often integrate additional technologies for automation, data processing, and web-based interfaces.

1. Python – Scripting & Automation

Python is widely used in game engines, rendering pipelines, and graphics-related computations due to
its ease of use and extensive libraries. It can be used for asset preprocessing, automation, numerical
computations, and AI-based optimizations in a 3D renderer.

Use Cases in 3D Graphics Rendering:

• Preprocessing 3D Models → Convert, optimize, or clean .obj, .fbx, or .glTF files before feeding
them into the C-based engine.

• Scene Management → Define and structure scenes programmatically instead of manually

placing objects.

• Rendering Automation → Automate tasks like batch rendering multiple camera angles.

• Shader Prototyping → Test and develop shader algorithms in Python before implementing
them in C.

• Scripting AI-based Animations → Automate character or object movement using AI models.

2. Django – Web-Based Rendering Management

Django is a Python-based web framework that can be used to create web-based interfaces for 3D
renderers. It helps manage rendering requests, store models, and allow users to interact with a
rendering engine remotely.

Use Cases in 3D Graphics Rendering:

• Web-Based 3D Model Upload System → Users can upload .obj or .glTF models through a web
interface.

• Rendering Job Manager → A web dashboard for submitting rendering tasks, monitoring
progress, and retrieving rendered images.

• Cloud-Based Rendering → Distribute rendering jobs across multiple servers for high-
performance rendering.

• User Authentication & Asset Management → Store and manage user-generated content (3D
models, textures, shaders).

3. NumPy – Numerical Computation for 3D Graphics

NumPy is a high-performance numerical computing library in Python. It provides efficient array
operations, linear algebra functions, and mathematical computations that are essential for 3D
transformations.
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Use Cases in 3D Graphics Rendering:

• Matrix Transformations (Rotation, Scaling, Translation) → NumPy can handle vector and
matrix operations efficiently.

• Projection Calculations → Convert 3D coordinates to 2D screen space.

• Geometric Computations → Compute distances, angles, and collision detection for objects.

• Optimization of Rendering Algorithms → Utilize NumPy for precomputing mathematical

operations before execution in C.

4. Pandas – Data Analysis & Management

Pandas is a data analysis and manipulation library for Python. In 3D graphics, it is useful for handling
large datasets, tracking rendering performance, and managing assets efficiently.

Use Cases in 3D Graphics Rendering:

• Performance Logging → Store and analyze FPS (frames per second), render time, and resource
usage.

• Scene Data Management → Handle large scenes with multiple objects and materials in an
organized way.

• Shader & Texture Analysis → Analyze which shaders and textures are used most frequently for
optimization.

5. HTML/CSS – Web-Based 3D Model Visualization

HTML and CSS, combined with JavaScript libraries (such as Three.js or WebGL), allow rendering and
interaction with 3D models on a web page.

Use Cases in 3D Graphics Rendering:

• 3D Model Viewer → Embed a real-time 3D model viewer using Three.js.

• Scene Configuration UI → Let users change rendering settings (e.g., lighting, textures,
materials).

• Dashboard for Rendering Management → Control and visualize rendering jobs through an
interactive web interface.

While Engine3D is a C-based 3D graphics renderer, integrating Python, Django, NumPy, Pandas, and
HTML/CSS can extend its functionality for web-based visualization, automation, and data
management.

• Python → Automates rendering, scripting, and computations.

• Django → Provides a web-based interface for model uploads and rendering job management.

• NumPy → Handles mathematical operations like transformations and projections.

• Pandas → Analyzes performance data and manages assets.

• HTML/CSS → Builds a user-friendly front-end for viewing and interacting with 3D models.

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 7. IMPLEMENTATION
The implementation of the '3D Renderer' project involves integrating various components of a
3D rendering engine, including model loading, shader management, lighting, and user
interaction. This section provides an overview of the key features implemented in the project,
accompanied by screenshots to illustrate their functionality.
6.1 User Interface (Control Panel)
The project includes a Control Panel that allows users to interact with the 3D scene in real-
time. The panel is built using ImGui (Immediate Mode GUI) and provides intuitive sliders,
checkboxes, and input fields for controlling various parameters.

Features:
• Projection Settings: Users can toggle between perspective and orthographic projections and
adjust parameters like Field of View (FOV), near plane, and far plane.
• Appearance Settings: Allows customization of background color using RGB sliders and toggling
grid visibility.
• Model Transformations: Enables real-time manipulation of the loaded 3D model's position,
rotation, and scale.
• Lighting Controls: Adjusts light position and intensity to dynamically illuminate the scene.
• Camera Orbit: Provides controls for orbiting the camera around the model using vertical and
horizontal sliders.
• Wireframe Mode: A toggle to switch between solid rendering and wireframe mode for
visualizing the model's geometry.

S6.2 Model Loading

The project supports loading 3D models in standard formats such as .glb using the Assimp
library. The models are rendered with their associated materials and textures. The
implementation ensures compatibility with complex models containing multiple meshes and
textures.

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 Key Features:
• Path Input: Users can specify the file path of the 3D model to load.
• Texture Mapping: The renderer applies textures to models for realistic visual effects.
• Flip Axes: Options to flip the X or Y axes for correcting orientation issues during model loading.
6.3 Lighting System
The lighting system is implemented using OpenGL shaders, enabling dynamic lighting effects.
Users can adjust light position and intensity through the Control Panel to observe how it
interacts with the 3D model in real time.
Lighting Techniques:
• Diffuse Lighting: Simulates light scattering on rough surfaces.
• Specular Highlights: Creates realistic reflections on shiny surfaces.
• Ambient Lighting: Provides overall illumination to ensure no part of the scene is completely
dark.

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 Fig: Two different images of the model with different light positions
6.4 Camera System

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 The camera system allows users to navigate through the scene with ease. It supports both
perspective and orthographic projections and includes orbit controls for exploring models
from different angles.

Features:
• Orbit Controls: Sliders for vertical and horizontal orbiting.
• Zoom Functionality: Adjusts camera distance from the object.
• Projection Modes: Toggle between perspective (realistic depth) and orthographic (parallel
projection).
6.5 Wireframe Mode
Wireframe mode provides a structural view of the 3D model by rendering only its edges. This
feature is particularly useful for debugging geometry or understanding a model's topology.
Features:
• Toggle wireframe mode on/off via a checkbox in the Control Panel.
• Visualizes underlying geometry without applying textures or shading.

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 Summary
The implementation of '3D Renderer' combines modern OpenGL techniques with an intuitive
user interface to deliver an interactive experience for exploring 3D graphics concepts. Each
feature has been carefully designed to provide flexibility while maintaining performance,
making this project both educational and functional.

8. CONCLUSION
• Overview of the 3D Engine
The 3D engine in this repository is designed to provide developers with a robust, flexible
platform for building 3D applications. Whether the goal is to develop interactive games,
simulations, or visualizations, this engine offers a solid foundation for a variety of projects.

• Target Audience: The engine is well-suited for indie developers, hobbyists, and even small to
medium-sized studios. Its flexibility and modularity make it an ideal choice for those looking to
build custom solutions without relying on large commercial engines.
The engine strives to provide an accessible but powerful toolkit for creating real-time 3D
applications. With an open-source structure, it encourages customization and community-
driven development.

Features and Capabilities

This engine comes with an array of features tailored for modern 3D development. Some of its
most important capabilities include:
• Graphics and Rendering:
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 o Uses [insert rendering technology, e.g., OpenGL, Vulkan] for rendering 3D graphics.
o Includes support for basic lighting, shaders, and textures, allowing for visually appealing
environments.
o Efficient scene graph management to optimize the rendering of complex scenes.
• Physics and Animation:
o Built-in physics engine for basic collision detection and rigid body dynamics.
o Supports skeletal animation, which enables the creation of lifelike character
movements.
• Modularity:
o The engine is component-based, allowing developers to add or remove features as
needed.
o Provides APIs for integrating custom modules, which increases its extensibility for
different use cases.
These features make the engine versatile enough for a range of applications, from simple
games to more complex 3D visualizations.

Technical Implementation
The technical underpinnings of the engine are built to ensure both performance and flexibility.
It is structured in a way that facilitates ease of use without sacrificing power.
• Architecture:
o The engine uses a component-based architecture, allowing for better separation of
concerns and scalability.
o Different systems (rendering, physics, input) are loosely coupled, making it easier to
update or swap components.
• Code Quality:
o The code is clean and well-documented, making it accessible for developers of varying
skill levels.
o The engine adheres to standard design principles, ensuring maintainability and ease of
integration with third-party libraries.
• Platform Support:
o The engine is cross-platform, supporting major operating systems like Windows, Linux,
and macOS.
o However, there may be room for improvement in mobile platform support, especially
for high-performance mobile gaming.

Usability and Learning Curve

One of the defining aspects of this engine is its user-friendliness, especially for newcomers to
3D programming.
• Documentation:
o Comprehensive documentation and sample projects help users get up to speed quickly.
o Tutorials cover key areas like scene creation, camera handling, and basic game
mechanics.
• Development Environment:
o The engine integrates well with popular IDEs, such as Visual Studio and JetBrains,
making the development process seamless.
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 oWhile it lacks a full-fledged graphical editor, the code-driven workflow offers flexibility
for developers who prefer hands-on control.
• Community and Support:
o Being open-source, the engine benefits from a growing community of contributors.
o Active forums and GitHub issues provide ample opportunities for support and
collaboration.

Strengths and Advantages

This engine has several advantages that set it apart from similar solutions, particularly in its
simplicity and extensibility.
• Performance:
o Optimized for real-time applications, it handles complex 3D scenes efficiently.
o Includes performance profiling tools to help developers optimize their applications.
• Flexibility:
o The engine’s modular architecture allows for easy customization. Developers can easily
integrate third-party libraries or build their own systems.
o Great for both beginners and more experienced developers who need to tweak or
extend the engine.
• Cost and Licensing:
o The engine is open-source, which makes it a highly attractive option for developers on a
budget.
o The permissive license ensures that developers can freely use and modify the engine for
commercial or personal projects.

Limitations and Challenges

Despite its many strengths, the engine does have some limitations that could impact its use in
certain scenarios:
• Scalability:
o While the engine performs well with small to medium-sized projects, it may struggle
with highly complex or resource-intensive applications. Further optimizations could be
needed for larger projects or high-end game development.
• Lack of Advanced Features:
o Certain advanced features, like dynamic lighting systems, ray tracing, or high-level AI
support, are either not present or underdeveloped. These could be added to make the
engine more competitive with larger engines like Unreal or Unity.
• Mobile and VR Support:
o While the engine is cross-platform, its mobile and VR capabilities are limited. Expanding
these features could open up more avenues for developers targeting mobile or virtual
reality markets.

Future Development and Opportunities

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 Looking ahead, there are several areas where this engine could evolve to meet the growing
demands of the 3D development community:
• Performance Enhancements: Optimizing memory management and performance for larger
scenes, complex simulations, and mobile devices could enhance its appeal.
• Advanced Rendering Features: Integrating ray tracing or other advanced rendering techniques
would significantly improve the visual fidelity of the engine, making it more competitive with
established players.
• Community Contributions: As an open-source project, the community can continue to drive the
engine’s evolution. Increased contributions can lead to a faster pace of development and
broader support for emerging technologies.

Conclusion
In conclusion, this 3D engine offers a robust, flexible platform for a variety of 3D development
needs. Its core features, modularity, and extensibility make it an excellent choice for
developers looking for a customizable solution. While it may not yet compete with the largest
engines in terms of advanced features or scalability, its open-source nature, solid architecture,
and ease of use make it a great option for indie developers, hobbyists, and those working on
smaller projects. With continued development, this engine has the potential to become a
powerful tool in the 3D engine landscape.

9. REFERENCES
➢ Hearn, D., & Baker, M. P. (2011). Computer graphics: C version (2nd ed.). Prentice Hall.
This book is a classic resource for understanding the fundamentals of computer graphics,
including 3D rendering techniques and algorithms.
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A comprehensive reference for computer graphics, providing detailed information on the
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This textbook covers the core concepts of 3D rendering, shading, and ray tracing, making it
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This is a well-regarded textbook that covers real-time rendering techniques, which are highly
relevant for modern 3D graphics engines and renderers.

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This chapter covers techniques that are used in modern 3D graphics rendering, including
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