bounds boxes

[pyrosis1313]

I don't know if I labeled this right, ... I think they are called bounds boxes... Anyhow, is there a way I can detect collision detections easily, and less costly(processor). I've heard of bounds boxes, but no one says how to set them up.

I know how to do it to detect if something gets hit, but I want to have a wall effect. Is there a good, reliable way?

[TeamKiller]

Basically setting up bounding boxs is very simple all you do is check the x,y of box with that of the wall or another box: here is some sample code:

[VB]
'the size of the bouncing area
maxX = Form1.Picture1.Width - Form1.Picture2.Width
maxY = Form1.Picture1.Height - Form1.Picture2.Height

'Move the image based on it's acceleration and make it random where the X pos will be
PosX = PosX + AccelX + Rnd(numb) 'Off set the X pos so that it moves all around
PosY = PosY + AccelY

'Check for collisions
If PosX < 0 Then
PosX = -PosX
AccelX = -AccelX
ElseIf PosX > maxX Then
PosX = maxX
AccelX = -AccelX
End If

If PosY < 0 Then
PosY = -PosY
AccelY = -AccelY
ElseIf PosY > maxY Then
PosY = maxY
AccelY = -AccelY
End If

Form1.Picture2.Move PosX, PosY
[/VB]

you would need to setup some of the variables first such as accelx and accely but all these can be done by trial and error

[pyrosis1313]

... wasn't specific enough. Not you, me. I want to do it in a 3d world.