Tips
Using Callbacks
When using a Callback, make sure that before deleting the scheduler and timer, to first unsubscribe the timer. The order of operation should be as follows:
Using the Collision Detection System
Make sure that the Broad Phase Boundary volume is set adequately. If your model serves as a floor, then set it as a Platform, else set it as a Sphere. If you do not do this, the engine will not have enough time to compute the proper Collision Normal. To set an entity as a platform, use the following method U4DEngine::U4DStaticModel::initAsPlatform.
Here is an example:
When using disproportionate size objects, keep in mind the following 1. The maximum width and length of the entity serving as a terrain is 10x10 units 2. The minimum depth of the terrain object should be twice as deep as the colliding entity.
The colliding objects should be low-poly as much as possible. Too many vertices will slow down the engine while it tries to compute the proper Collision Maniforlds.
The collision filters work as follows:
The collision group index, follows the following rule:
When using the Collision filters. The categories must be defined as bitflags, i.e. 0x0002, 0x0004, 0x0008, 0x0010 etc. The group index must be defined as signed integers.
Using textures
Use TinyPNG to compress your images. Using large images affects the engine.
Running the Digital Asset Exporter (DAE)
Make sure that the objects selected are in object mode. The script will not run if the models are in Pose mode.
Creating a new project
Make sure the Objective-C Automatic Reference Counting is set to No
Creating Skyboxes
All skyboxes images need to be inverted verticaly. The images representing top and bottom must be rotate 180 degress and then inverted vertically.
Removing an entity from a game
Removing an entity from the scenegraph should be done as follows
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