Between each physics calculation step, Algodoo evaluates the Thyme scripts. If a script says "if object A touches object B, delete object B and spawn an explosion," the scripting layer executes this command before the physics solver renders the next frame.
Open Algodoo, click , select the Scenes folder , and double-click your file. Creating Your First Algodoo Mod
Algodoo is built on the engine and uses Thyme – a scripting language similar to JavaScript/Lua. Mods typically work by: algodoo mods work
scene.my.inZone = false
Altering global parameters for specialized scenarios, such as zero-gravity environments or custom fluid dynamics. 2. How Algodoo Mods Work: The Power of Thyme Between each physics calculation step, Algodoo evaluates the
By pressing the tilde key ( ~ ), advanced users can open the Algodoo terminal. This allows them to execute Thalgor code in real-time, modifying global variables like gravity, air friction, or time-dilation factors beyond what the standard user interface allows. 3. Types of Algodoo Mods
Algorithms that calculate and apply artificial gravity, magnetism, or aerodynamic drag. Creating Your First Algodoo Mod Algodoo is built
Open the downloaded file within the Algodoo application.
: Mods are essentially code written in Thyme, Algodoo's built-in language. You can access an object's code by right-clicking it and opening the Script Menu (the icon looks like a small page). Property Modification
Every object in Algodoo has a context menu containing a script field (the Script menu ). By entering Thyme code into these fields, creators can bypass the standard user interface limitations. For example, a script can command an object to change color based on its velocity, emit specific forces, or track user keyboard inputs to create playable mini-games inside the sandbox. 2. Custom Textures and Sprites
Between each physics calculation step, Algodoo evaluates the Thyme scripts. If a script says "if object A touches object B, delete object B and spawn an explosion," the scripting layer executes this command before the physics solver renders the next frame.
Open Algodoo, click , select the Scenes folder , and double-click your file. Creating Your First Algodoo Mod
Algodoo is built on the engine and uses Thyme – a scripting language similar to JavaScript/Lua. Mods typically work by:
scene.my.inZone = false
Altering global parameters for specialized scenarios, such as zero-gravity environments or custom fluid dynamics. 2. How Algodoo Mods Work: The Power of Thyme
By pressing the tilde key ( ~ ), advanced users can open the Algodoo terminal. This allows them to execute Thalgor code in real-time, modifying global variables like gravity, air friction, or time-dilation factors beyond what the standard user interface allows. 3. Types of Algodoo Mods
Algorithms that calculate and apply artificial gravity, magnetism, or aerodynamic drag.
Open the downloaded file within the Algodoo application.
: Mods are essentially code written in Thyme, Algodoo's built-in language. You can access an object's code by right-clicking it and opening the Script Menu (the icon looks like a small page). Property Modification
Every object in Algodoo has a context menu containing a script field (the Script menu ). By entering Thyme code into these fields, creators can bypass the standard user interface limitations. For example, a script can command an object to change color based on its velocity, emit specific forces, or track user keyboard inputs to create playable mini-games inside the sandbox. 2. Custom Textures and Sprites