The XML lab was an introduction for students to proper XML formatting and reading in of XML files utilizing the TinyXML API. The student is given a framework and an XML file. Their task is to finish the LoadFile function. When properly loaded a 3D representation of the word “SUCCESS!” will appear on the screen. The XML file contains the assets, positions, and material information for each letter.

Developed:

• Simple 3D asset and scene management
• 3D Renderer utilizing OpenGL
• 3D assets created in Maya and exported using a Maya Static Mesh Exporter

Full Lab, Demo, and Source Code as distributed to students can be found here.

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• Factory Lab
• 2D Array Lab