Cloth Simulation in C++ with SFML

This project implements a cloth simulation in C++ using the SFML (Simple and Fast Multimedia Library) for rendering and window management.

Prerequisites

To build and run this project, ensure you have the following installed:

1. Homebrew (for managing dependencies on macOS)

2. SFML Library (installed via Homebrew)

   brew install sfml@2

3. g++ Compiler with C++17 support

Files

• main.cpp: The main source file containing the cloth simulation logic.
• Makefile: Build instructions for compiling the project.

Building the Project

1. Clone the repository or download the source files.

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd <project-directory>

2. Build the project using the provided Makefile.

   make

   This will compile main.cpp and generate an executable named main.

Running the Application

After building the project, run the executable:

./main

Features

• Simulates cloth dynamics using a particle-based approach.
• Implements constraints and spring physics for realistic behavior.
• Renders the simulation using SFML for interactive visualization.

Cleaning Up

To remove the generated files (executable and object files):

make clean

SFML Library

This project links against the following SFML libraries:

• sfml-graphics
• sfml-window
• sfml-system

These libraries are included via Homebrew at the following paths:

• Include Directory: /opt/homebrew/opt/sfml@2/include
• Library Directory: /opt/homebrew/opt/sfml@2/lib

Notes

• Ensure Homebrew's SFML installation paths are correctly set. If you encounter issues, confirm the paths using:

  brew info sfml@2

• The Makefile assumes the source file is named main.cpp. Update the SRC variable in the Makefile if additional source files are added.

Acknowledgments

• SFML for the multimedia library
• Homebrew for package management
• Guide that I used to build this