Get Forward, Right, Up Vector From Transformation Matrix

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KKlouzal
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Get Forward, Right, Up Vector From Transformation Matrix

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How can I get a Forward, Right, and Up Vector from a Transformation Matrix?

I want to use these vectors as a basis to apply force to rigid bodies in different directions.

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btTransform Trans = _RigidBody->getWorldTransform();

btVector3 Forward;	// ???
btVector3 Right;	// ???
btVector3 Up;		// ???

_RigidBody->activate(true);
//
//	Move forward/backward
_RigidBody->applyCentralForce(Forward * 5);
_RigidBody->applyCentralForce(-Forward * 5);
//
//	Jump
_RigidBody->applyCentralForce(Up * 5);
//
//	Move left/right
_RigidBody->applyCentralForce(Right * 5);
_RigidBody->applyCentralForce(-Right * 5);
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Re: Get Forward, Right, Up Vector From Transformation Matrix

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It was actually rather simple:

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	void moveForward(const btScalar& Speed) {
		btTransform Trans = _RigidBody->getWorldTransform();
		const btVector3 Forward = Trans(btVector3(1 * Speed, 0, 0));
		Trans.setOrigin(Forward);
		_RigidBody->activate(true);
		_RigidBody->setWorldTransform(Trans);
	}

	void moveBackward(const btScalar& Speed) {
		btTransform Trans = _RigidBody->getWorldTransform();
		const btVector3 Backward = Trans(btVector3(-1 * Speed, 0, 0));
		Trans.setOrigin(Backward);
		_RigidBody->activate(true);
		_RigidBody->setWorldTransform(Trans);
	}

	void moveLeft(const btScalar& Speed) {
		btTransform Trans = _RigidBody->getWorldTransform();
		const btVector3 Left = Trans(btVector3(0, 0, -1 * Speed));
		Trans.setOrigin(Left);
		_RigidBody->activate(true);
		_RigidBody->setWorldTransform(Trans);
	}

	void moveRight(const btScalar& Speed) {
		btTransform Trans = _RigidBody->getWorldTransform();
		const btVector3 Right = Trans(btVector3(0, 0, 1 * Speed));
		Trans.setOrigin(Right);
		_RigidBody->activate(true);
		_RigidBody->setWorldTransform(Trans);
	}

	void doJump(const btScalar& Speed) {
		btTransform Trans = _RigidBody->getWorldTransform();
		const btVector3 Up = Trans(btVector3(0, 1 * Speed, 0));
		Trans.setOrigin(Up);
		_RigidBody->activate(true);
		_RigidBody->setWorldTransform(Trans);
	}
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