From: Hans-Bernhard Broeker <broeker AT physik DOT rwth-aachen DOT de>
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Subject: Re: rotating bitmaps (or sprites)
Date: 19 Jun 2000 12:08:58 GMT
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Martell <crazy AT ne DOT infi DOT net> wrote:
> i know this isnt a graphics programming group, 

As you even know this, why don't you ask the question in a graphics
programming group, then?

> i want to be able to draw a bitmap (or sprite) rotated, because i
> dont want to have to have 8 pictures of my sprite in 8 drawn in 8
> different directions, i just want to draw one, and have my program
> rotate it. 

If you're drawing the sprite via some 3D library, anyway, your idea
with the textured polygon is probably the best and simplest solution.

Generally, you can of course rotate any bitmap by whatever angle you
like. The guys in comp.graphics.algorithm and their FAQ will help you.
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Hans-Bernhard Broeker (broeker AT physik DOT rwth-aachen DOT de)
Even if all the snow were burnt, ashes would remain.