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Walking Simulator

CS300: Programming II

Taught by Prof. Laura Hobbes LeGault

Overview

WalkingSim is a Java application that simulates characters, referred to as "Walkers," moving across the screen. Utilizing the Processing library for graphics and animation, this project creates an interactive environment where users can influence the movement of characters through mouse and keyboard inputs.

Features

  • Dynamic Character Animation: Characters walk across the screen and respond to user interactions.
  • Interactive Controls:
    • Mouse Interaction: Clicking on a character makes them start walking.
    • Keyboard Interaction: Pressing 'A' adds a new character, and pressing 'S' stops a character's movement.

Usage

The application relies on the Processing library, which simplifies the development of visual applications in Java.

Prerequisites

  • Java Development Kit (JDK) - Java 8 or higher recommended.
  • Processing core library (can be downloaded from Processing).

How to Run

  1. Download the file:
    WalkingSim.java
  2. Compile the Java Code: Ensure that the Processing core library is included in your classpath.
    javac -cp path/to/core.jar src/walkingsim.java
  3. Run the Application:
    // Replace path/to/core.jar with the actual path to the Processing core library.
// On Windows, replace : with ; in the classpath.
java -cp .:path/to/core.jar src.WalkingSim

How it Works

  • Setup: Initializes the screen, loads images, and creates initial set of Walkers.
  • Draw Loop: Continuously updates the screen, moving each Walker and handling interactions.
  • Interactions:
    • Mouse: Clicking near a Walker toggles their walking state.
    • Keyboard: Press 'A' to add a new Walker and 'S' to stop all Walkers.

License

Distributed under the MIT License. SeeLICENSE.txt for more information.