In-game camera tool

[Ivanlul]

I think Algodoo should have in-game cameras, it would add more functionality to the program because it will allow people to monitor a part of a scene while "being" at another part.

The camera would look like this: http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/1719/23234.png

A new button would be added to the button window, let's call this button the "camera tool ". The camera tool should be very similar to the rectangle tool but it will creative rectangles that do not collide with anything. These rectangles should make a window appear, as seen in the fake screen shot. The camera rectangle should behave like a normal rectangle (can be fixated to objects, fall, rotate) and whatever is "inside" the rectangle should be shown on the window.

[Rrobba]

Already suggested.

*Support anyway because I really want this*

[Dakta]

Agreed, and supported.

But how about not making this camera tool another window inside the existing Algodoo main window? It would be much better to have it outside the main window, so it didn’t take up more space in the main window.

[Chronos]

Unless you have the Algodoo window fullscreen or maximized.

[Rrobba]

If one is made, I sure hope it doesn't slow down the performance a lot like many screen recorders do.

[Laraso]

Wait, I'm confused... Is this a suggestion for a built-in video recorder or is it a suggestion for a "second screen" sort of thing?

[Chronos]

The latter, I think.

[Ivanlul]

It would be like a second screen within the screen.

[Matten]

If you could use the secondary screen just as the primary, it would be great.
Support!

[Rideg]

If you could use the secondary screen just as the primary, it would be great.

What? I don't really understand what you mean? :O

[Chronos]

I think he means that if you have two monitors, they could each show different areas of Algodoo.

[Rideg]

oh.. Well Why not?!

[Ivanlul]

My suggestion is a window within algodoo that shows a part within the scene, independent of where algodoo is "looking".

[mypseudonym]

Would it just be a camera or will you be able to draw in it. If its just a camera then I support, but the draw/whatever in it thing would be fairly slow I'd think.

[Ivanlul]

Emil should decide.

[Mystery]

For Emil to decided he would need to come on We should all send him email's

[Chronos]

Actually, we should all send him E-mils.

Seriously, they need to look at this (the suggestion) forum more often.

[Versieon]

Yea, I would like to know what suggestions they are considering, they should make a list to sticky at the top of the forum, might reduce number of repeat suggestions...

[Sonic]

So in other words this would be like the Camera prop in G-Mod?

[Aklem]

So in other words this would be like the Camera prop in G-Mod?

Yes



Imagine what people would do with this.... I can think of one thing, a racing game with the speed and acceleration monitored with a block that has a camera looking on it.

[tatt61880]

Secondary camera will be useful also for education.
I'll use this feature to explain Coriolis effect.

[Dezzeron]

In-Game camaras for Phun FTW Even though it's probebly already been suggested... I dont care, I still want it!

Actually, we should all send him E-mils.

Yes, Chronos, I get it.

[Rideg]

I laughed