Monday, August 25, 2008

APE

Wondering why am I writing on nonhuman primates? Na...its not about that now.. :)

APE - ActionScript Physics Engine

is a free AS3 open source 2D physics engine, released under the MIT License. APE is written and maintained by Alec Cove.

features

CircleParticles
-fixed or non-fixed
-variable mass, elasticity, and surface friction

RectangleParticles
-rotatable
-fixed or non-fixed
-variable mass, elasticity, and surface friction

WheelParticles
-traction and angular velocity
-fixed or non-fixed
-variable mass, elasticity, and surface friction

SpringConstraints
-stiffness
-collidable or non-collidible
-collidable constraints have variable width and scale

Grouping
-Composite class may contain Particles, and Constraints
-Group class may contain Particles, Constraints, and Composites

Collision
-multisampling
-static collision tests

Licensing
-non restrictive MIT License