Alybee75/DistributedParticleExplorer

Java

Problem Set #3: Distributed System Implementation

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How to Run

Java Server

Open the ParticleSimulationServer.jar file in the main project folder. Or in the command line interface on the project main folder, use the command java -jar ParticleExplorerServer.jar

C++ Client

Make sure to have cmake installed.
Run the requirements.sh script either by double clicking or typing sh requirements.sh in a gitbash terminal.
Run the run_cmake.sh script file either by double clicking or typing sh run_cmake.sh in a gitbash terminal to compile and build the cpp program.
Run the Client by opening the ClientServer.exe file on the ./build/debug/ folder

*Notes:

Make sure to have the project in a directory that doesn't contain spaces as this could cause problems with the requirements.sh script.
CMake or Visual Studio must be installed on the machine to prevent problems with the script files.

How to Use

Java Server

To add a single particle, ensure that no checkbox is enabled, and that the first four fields are all filled out.
To add multiple balls, ensure that the program is in developer mode, the checkbox beside the option is checked to be used first to enable the other input fields, and all the enabled input fields are filled out.

C++ Client

To spawn a sprite, click on the panel where the sprite should be placed.
To move the sprite around the panel, use the W, A, S, and D keys to move the sprite up, left, down, and right, respectively.

Stopping the Program

To stop any of the programs, close the program