A high-level interface for low-level physics engines used in games, robotics simulations, and other 3D applications. Features a simple C++ API, intuitive objects (e.g. Solids, Joints, Motors, Sensors), and XML-based file storage for complex objects.

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Games, Scientific/Engineering

License

BSD License, GNU Library or Lesser General Public License version 2.0 (LGPLv2)

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  • tfileme Posted 2013-05-19
    Opal is wonderful! Thanks.
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Languages

English

Intended Audience

Developers, Education, Science/Research

Programming Language

C++

Related Categories

C++ Games, C++ Scientific Engineering

Registered

2004-09-20
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