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Using JMathAnim as a Java library

Another way to use JMathAnim is by creating and running your own Java programs. Let us illustrate this with a simple example of setting up a project. In this example, we will use IntelliJ IDEA, although the process is similar in any other IDE.

First, create a Maven project:

The pom.xml file of the project has relevant information about it. Let's add this piece of code to declare the dependence:

<dependencies>
    <dependency>
        <groupId>com.github.davidgutierrezrubio</groupId>
        <artifactId>jmathanim-core</artifactId>
        <version>1.2.0</version>
        <scope>compile</scope>
    </dependency>
</dependencies>

Then click “Sync All Maven Projects” so that Maven downloads the required dependencies.

Next, create a class named FirstAnimation and make it extend the Scene2D class. The IDE will prompt you to implement the required abstract methods:

public class FirstAnimation extends Scene2D {
    @Override
    public void runSketch() throws Exception {
        config.parseFile("#dark.xml");
        Shape myCircle= Shape.circle();
        play.showCreation(myCircle);
        scene.waitSeconds(2);
    }

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        FirstAnimation scene = new FirstAnimation();
        scene.execute();
    }
}

Run this class (for example, by pressing Ctrl+Shift+F10 or clicking the Run button in the gutter). A window will open showing a brief animation of a circle being created. After two seconds, the window will close automatically.

Your project is now ready to generate mathematical animations using JMathAnim. Enjoy!

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