LoadModel

This function loads a model from a file.

Syntax

• shared_ptr<Model> LoadModel(const WString& path, const LoadFlags flags = LOAD_DEFAULT)
• shared_ptr<Model> LoadModel(shared_ptr<Stream> stream, const LoadFlags flags = LOAD_DEFAULT)

Returns

Returns the loaded model if successful, otherwise NULL is returned.

Remarks

Ultra Engine natively supports glTF, OBJ, and Leadwerks MDL files. MDL files with DDS textures will provide the fastest loading.

Example

#include "UltraEngine.h"
#include "ComponentSystem.h"

using namespace UltraEngine;

int main(int argc, const char* argv[])
{
    //Get the displays
    auto displays = GetDisplays();

    //Create a window
    auto window = CreateWindow("Ultra Engine", 0, 0, 1280, 720, displays[0], WINDOW_CENTER | WINDOW_TITLEBAR);

    //Create a world
    auto world = CreateWorld();
    world->SetAmbientLight(0);

    //Create a framebuffer
    auto framebuffer = CreateFramebuffer(window);

    //Load FreeImage plugin
    auto plg = LoadPlugin("Plugins/FITextureLoader");

    //Load model
    //Cyber Samurai by Khoa Minh: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/cyber-samurai-26ccafaddb2745ceb56ae5cfc65bfed5
    auto model = LoadModel(world, "https://github.com/UltraEngine/Documentation/raw/master/Assets/Models/Characters/cyber_samurai.glb");
    model->Turn(0, 180, 0, true);

    //Environment maps
    auto specmap = LoadTexture("https://github.com/UltraEngine/Assets/raw/main/Materials/Environment/footprint_court/specular.dds");
    auto diffmap = LoadTexture("https://github.com/UltraEngine/Assets/raw/main/Materials/Environment/footprint_court/diffuse.dds");
    world->SetEnvironmentMap(diffmap, ENVIRONMENTMAP_BACKGROUND);
    world->SetEnvironmentMap(specmap, ENVIRONMENTMAP_SPECULAR);
    world->SetEnvironmentMap(diffmap, ENVIRONMENTMAP_DIFFUSE);

    //Create a camera    
    auto camera = CreateCamera(world);
    camera->SetClearColor(0.125);
    camera->SetPosition(0, 1.4, -1);
    camera->SetFov(70);

    //Activate the component system
    RegisterComponents();

    //Add camera controls
    camera->AddComponent<CameraControls>();

    //Create light
    auto light = CreateBoxLight(world);
    light->SetRange(-10, 10);
    light->SetArea(15, 15);
    light->SetRotation(45, 35, 0);
    light->SetColor(1.2);

    //Main loop
    while (window->Closed() == false and window->KeyDown(KEY_ESCAPE) == false)
    {
        world->Update();
        world->Render(framebuffer);
    }
    return 0;
}