1. Creating a 3D Simulation
By: Melissa Greenlee Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ongard Sirisaengtaksin UHD CS REU 2011

2. 3D Simulations in Practice
Gaming
Training
Medical
Physics
Chemical

3. Types of Simulations Stochastic – parameters are randomly generated
Discrete – based on events in time
Continuous Dynamic – ever changing states where the first state determines the next

4. Programs used to create 3D Simulations
Selection depends on parameters as well as intended operating system
Certain programs better for producing models whereas others better for including logical protocols
Commonly used: SketchUp, Maya, 3D Studio Max, C++, C#, Java, Blender

5. 3D Models in Google SketchUp
Easy to create geometric models
Can import photo textures
Pro version can export model to .fbx or .x files for use in other programs

7. Microsoft’s XNA Includes the .NET Framework Coding based in C#
Can be used in different platforms such as Windows, XBOX 360 and Zune
Numerous ready-to-use namespaces and classes

9. References
Ford, Jr., Jerry. (2011) XNA 3.1 Game Development for Teens: Game Development on the PC, XBOX 360, and Zune Player. Course Technology PTR. [accessed 30 June 2011]
Grover, Chris. (2009) Google SketchUp: The Missing Manual. Pogue Press, O’ Reilly Media, Inc. [accessed 8 June 2011]
Goodman, David. (2010) Learn XNA! [accessed 1 July 2011]