Template generation maps a 2D vector field of integers onto the JavaFX application and its grid. Many settings are provided for tweaking and expiriementing, Along with some pre-made "Templates" that modify the 2D vector field directly. Please note that this project is aimed towards creativity :). Have some fun!
Here is my project!
Here I implimented some sinusoidal behavior
Heres another interesting one:
My Favorite! This one's quite fun to play with
Here it is again with: random magnitude [checked]
Here is a close up of my Setting's Implentation:
You can modify the sinusoidal behavior
You can also change the grid size
A visual play back speed could come in handy :)
I created a Highlighting effect on the Tiles (or Rectangles). With this, you can acually see mouse in these demonstrations :)
I also created a Console that responds to any changes in the Application!
Yes I noted that too, dont worry its 🚦🚧🔶 under construction 🚦🚧🔶 :)
My project heavily utilizes the concepts of Object Oriented Programing. Here is a class diagram of my project:
as usual, Each class has its own functionality and behavior. Take a look:
This is the advantage of Object Oriented programming! I am able to create different classes and organize them for specific needs.
At the center of it all is the APP. Its responsible for
- Creating window (using JavaFX)
- Loading FXML file onto the application (Similar to HTML)
- Setting application Controller & Initializing some Event listeners for FXML components
- Setting window as draggable
- Instantiating all other classes (TileManager, AppController, ect...)
The AppController class an extention (subclass) of JavaFX's Initializable class. Essencially, it's what "makes the application alive". Its responsible for
- Initializing Events listeners for FXML components. (sliders, boxes, ect...)
- Applying inline CSS style to FXML components.
- Handling behavior and selection options from the GUI components.
The TileManager handles the "Tiles/Rectangles" on the screen. Its responsiblity is to
- Retrieve values from FXML components
- Initialize & manage 2D Vector field of integers (IntField)
- Initialize & manage grid of "FancyRectangles" (the one you see on screen)
- Animate "FancyRectangles" according to the rendering algorithm
- Handle Animations using JavaFX's TimeLine class
The FancyRectange class uses composition of JavaFX's Rectangle class. It is responsible for
- Highlighting Tiles/Rectangles when the user's mouse is hovering over
- Modifying CSS properties
- Storing current color and refrence to its Rectangle object
The DraggableMaker class simply makes the window draggable by your mouse.
- The App is responsible for initializing DraggableMaker, and with this -> it waits for a mouse' click and runs some calculations.
The IntField class holds the 2D vector/array of integers I have been talking about. It
- Initializes 2D vector
- Holds the backbone for modifying these integer values
- Houses a few additional helper "Templates"
- handles many calculations and inbound checks It also Supports the toString() funtion for debugging (This was my original prototype)
Finally, the GenerationTemplates class is a large collection of user-made "Templates". It has many expiriemental templates that I made during developement, aswell as some other interesting additions. The lightning Template was by far the most challenging to create, but is by far my favorite.
For more insight, take a look at the member variables for each class. It really highlight the "Behind the Scenes"
This application was my end of year project that I built my 11'th grade year of Highschool! I had just finished up Object Oriented Programing in Java and I felt that I was ready to build something! ...
This project started off from simply printing a 2D array onto the terminal -> and it turned into me creating a small scale application. Honestly I was a complete beginer with everything: java features, IDE's, git, debugging, Frameworks, Project Design (A big one!!!), and soo many more. All these I learned throught my deveopement of this App, I even had to redesign this project half way in - before I got my final product.
Shout out to my Pre-Cal teacher! She inspired me to make this!
If you have any advice or questions, please feel free to reach out to me:
- duque.eliseo.7@gmail.com
- LinkedIn I dont bite :)