Someone interested in the PhysX source?

We consider releasing some source code in the future that won't require too much support effort, for instance the code of the PhysX plugin by Chris Kahler. The code structure is not perfect, but it's written in a clear and easy to understand style and shows how to integrate external physics systems in Gamestudio.

However, we only will pack together and release the code if there's interest at all in it, otherwise we can save ourselves the time. So, are there some users who are interested in the PhysX source?

Yes, I am interested.

Hi, I'm also interested.

*meld*

yeah.avi

That would be perfect!

--- ALL so...

definately intereseted.

me too.

me three

I'm not interested... Nah, just kidding, I'm interested as well.

I'm interested also

A8 Commercial 8.22.0 commercial beta

Count me in!

Count me in.

Count me in too

interested as well!

Ok, thanks for the feedback - we'll then upload the source in short.

Great.

The source for VC++ 2010 is now available on the download page. Please note that you'll also need the PhysX SDK from nVidia.

Awesomes!

great

Thanks, now I have some time to check it.

If this works, can I compile the ackphysx.dll with nVidia PhysX SDK 2.8.4 or we need to use the old SDK 2.8.3 version due to licensing?

As far as I know, you would have to re-license your project regardless of version number, as long as you're using the SDK itself. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Maybe A8 is restricted with DLLs due to licensing, because in 2.8.4, developers must additionally add the PhysXCore.dll with the application 'locally', in the directory where the .exe is located.

When you use the nVidia SDK - no matter if 2.8.3 or 2.8.4 - you must fulfil nVidia's SDK license conditions. Basically, you need to inform nVidia when your project is published, additionally to the other deployment conditions like displaying the nVidia logo on package and splash/credit screens.

Theoretically, all PhysX versions are supposed to be backwards compatible, so 2.8.4 should work.

Thank you for a clear and more detailed explanation!

That means, when I compile a new 2.8.4 ackphysx.dll eg. with fixed var intern_collision bug, then I can share this in the forum, right?

And you need to inform nVidia.

of course

But if you notice a general bug, you could share the source with jcl to implement it into the "official" ackphysx.dll

I'm just curious, is it possible to make working dll for A7 from this? So it will work like Newtone wrapper, or something similar?

I think it won't work with A7 without changes. There are many things different in A8. But it's certainly possible with the right modifications to make an A7 version out of it.

Yes, it is possible, just tested now and works with my ragdoll demo very well.

Could you please support community users which are still using A7 and make wrapper from it?
Here is the request topic:
PhysX on A7 [dll]

The PhysX plugin source on the download page was now updated to the latest version that comes with 8.30. Aside from a few bug fixes, this version uses SDK 2.8.4 and does not need anymore the PhysX installer on the target system.