Map.inc

map.inc is a file used creating worlds in Stage. It defines a default map object that can be create maps that model obstacles in specific situations.

Structure of map.inc

A map model inherits most of its properties from the default Stage model [1]. map.inc defines a map model that adds the following additional properties:

• color "black"
  • sets the colors of obstacles in the world to black
• boundary 1
  • prevents objects from moving out of the simulation area
• gui_grid 1
  • draws a co-ordinate grid on the map
• gripper_return 0
  • prevents robots with grippers from manipulating the map

When creating a .world file, the command include "map.inc" will make it possible for you to further define a map model. Some properties you can use are:

• bitmap "file.png"
  • specify the obstacles in the environment using a bitmap
• size [x y]
  • define the size of the environment
• name "name"
  • lets you set up the map model from Player

Contents of map.inc

define map model
(
  # sombre, sensible, artistic
  color "black"

  # most maps will need a bounding box
  boundary 1

  gui_nose 0
  gui_grid 1
  gui_movemask 0
  gui_outline 0
 
  gripper_return 0
)