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  1. Jan 8th, 2003, 08:34 PM #1
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    Throw an object...

    I want to have an object move like it is thrown up into the air and then make a half circle and descend....
    I have worked out the equation:
    y = -x^2+2x+1
    but the object moves in a straight line....what am I missing here???
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    y = -x^2+2x+1
    y = -(x^2-2x)+1
    y = -(x^2-2x+1-1)+1
    y = -(x-1)^2+2

    I don't see a problem... +1 should be the initial height of the object though, and you need the initial x to make it follow the curve better..
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  3. Jan 9th, 2003, 11:21 AM #3
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    Look in here:

    http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.p...hreadid=221891

    It should have all the answers you need
    Oh and please don't mind the last few posts by me

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'Error 9: Overflow
'DON'T PANIC! :eek:

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  4. Jan 14th, 2003, 06:22 AM #4
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    Me and my likewise named companion here believe that the above named cat will not hover, but will spin around uncontrollably which will result in not only the eventual demise of the cat, but also the creating of a giant gravity well, sucking all universe into oblivion. The universe will then instantly be replaced by something devoud of the prenamed software bug.
    What happens to the toast is still a complete riddle to us. This is since toast are actually multi-dimensional edible foods, and the behavior of such is even beyond modern quantum physical theories.


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  6. Jan 14th, 2003, 10:05 AM #5
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    This is the formulas you need for that thow...especialy the last oneI made for you....Don't thank me...but Newton....

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    Code:
    Temp = Me.GetIQ()
'Error 9: Overflow
'DON'T PANIC! :eek:

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  8. Jan 19th, 2003, 12:16 PM #7
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    Originally posted by Jotaf98

    What....don't you like newton???
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  9. Jan 19th, 2003, 12:20 PM #8
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    Yeah everyone loves Newton
    First, the Dutch Dude, his theory is obviously WRONG, mine rocks and you just can't prove otherwise
    Second, Carsten's question has already been answered so that was totally unnecessary (the newtish formulae)
    Code:
    Temp = Me.GetIQ()
'Error 9: Overflow
'DON'T PANIC! :eek:

    To learn how to use realistic effects in your games like fire, rain, snow and magic effects, read my article on particles systems here.


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