> I am looking for a kind of layout manager (easy to use & > fairly lightweight). I have done a little digging, and > haven't found too much. > > This is for an AS2 project. > > I have a viewing port, and will fill it with Objects of > random size. I only want to make sure that I don't end up > clumping items too close together, trying to get them to lay > themselves out fairly evenly within the target viewport. I > will be altering their scale and rotation a bit. > > I could tackle this myself, but I'd rather code more fun > things than this. > > Any ideas or links?
This sounds like it might be a job for a Gauss-Seidel kind of method (basically, 'resolve a bit at a time'). You've got a system with some variables (the position, scale and rotation of each object) and constraints (presumably you want the elements to be non-overlapping). What I'd do is start by spreading the objects evenly (probably in a spiral, it's less obvious than a grid), then tweak the configuration iteratively a few times until it meets my requirements. It's the same basic method as is used in ragdoll bones animations. Danny _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
