Vertices to multi-element physics body

Solar2D General Questions/Discussion
#1

Instead of using an image to generate a multi-element physics body via Corona graphics.newOutline( ) or Physics Editor, I want to generate a multi-element physics body from a table of vertices (convex AND concave).

Is there anything out there that does that?  I could spend a day making a module but I’d prefer to find or buy an existing solution or module.

Any ideas?

#2

I’ve entertained the idea of creating better fitting convex bodies with chains.  This might be a useful part of your solution, since chains support more than 8 vertices.

https://docs.coronalabs.com/daily/guide/physics/physicsBodies/index.html#edge-shape-chain-body

Additionally, chain vertices are real-coordinates, not relative coordinates like those use for standard bodies.  This may make them easier to construct.

#3

Thanks Ed, you’re the best!

#4

I’ve entertained the idea of creating better fitting convex bodies with chains.  This might be a useful part of your solution, since chains support more than 8 vertices.

https://docs.coronalabs.com/daily/guide/physics/physicsBodies/index.html#edge-shape-chain-body

Additionally, chain vertices are real-coordinates, not relative coordinates like those use for standard bodies.  This may make them easier to construct.

#5

Thanks Ed, you’re the best!