Author Topic: Is it possible to draw FloatRects to the screen? (Read 2572 times)

dotty · « **on:** January 22, 2012, 07:34:31 pm »

As the title suggests, I'm using FloatRects for some collision detection. Is it possible to draw these to the screen so I can see their positions? I know I could simple copy the attributes of said FlaotRect then create a Shape, but I'm wondering if it's possible without the need of using Shape.

Thanks!

julen26 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2012, 07:38:19 pm »

If you are using SFML 2 you can use sf::Vertex class. If not, I think that sf::Shape is the unique option (unless you use openGl directly).

Elgan · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2012, 07:45:03 pm »

sf::RectangleShape
?

julen26 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2012, 07:56:30 pm »

Quote from: "Elgan"

sf::RectangleShape
?

Omg, I have not noticed about that class until now :lol:
Sorry, anyway it's a sf::Shape based class.

dotty · « **Reply #4 on:** January 22, 2012, 08:21:46 pm »

but RectangleShape doesn't have the methods like Intersect and Contains though.

texus · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2012, 08:35:26 pm »

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but RectangleShape doesn't have the methods like Intersect and Contains though.

Just use your FloatRect for collision detection and create a RectangleShape from it when drawing:

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sf::RectangleShape shape(sf::Vector2f(rect.Width, rect.Height));
shape.SetPosition(rect.Left, rect.Top);
window.Draw(shape);

dotty · « **Reply #6 on:** January 22, 2012, 08:39:14 pm »

I guess that's the only way to do it. Ok, thanks.