HOWTO

Here is a list of HOWTO tutorials for common and non-trivial features that can be implemented with ODE

Basic ODE

• How Collision Detection Works
• Simple Bouncing Sphere
• Simple Bouncing Sphere (rus)
• Tutorials from Kosei Demura; they cover almost every aspect of ODE, so it's a great starting point for new users.

Common Game Features

• HOWTO build a 4 wheel vehicle
• Composite Objects
• Constrain Objects to 2D
• HOWTO Damping
• Gravity Gun
• Rag-doll Character
• Buoyant Objects
• HOWTO thrust control logic
• Upright Capsule for FPS characters
• Moving Platforms

System Features

• Integrate Simulation and Visualization
• HOWTO save and restore state
• Networked ODE
• HOWTO make the simulation better