Best language for doing simple graphic work

[Jassi]

I want to create a model of a moving robot for work. I would like to make it interactive with a program that I have been working as well. What is the best language to do some graphic stuff?

A little clarification, the robot needs to have curves and straight lines and color if possible. I want to replicate the real life design. My programming level is novice (c++) but I am willing to learn and expand on my limited experience.

Also, if anyone knows how I canmake C++ communicate via the serial port, that will also be helpful

 

[Drakkon]

Flash...you can draw the "robot" out or import a png...make each thing "moveable"...it would take no time at all in Flash

 

[DaveSimmons]

Poser might be a good choice, no coding it's a 3D modelling app

 

[Jassi]

I need to make the model interactive. I will have another program feeding values to the model so that it moves in real time and simulates the movements of the real thing. Is that possible in Poser or Flash?

 

[homercles337]

Originally posted by: Drakkon
Flash...you can draw the "robot" out or import a png...make each thing "moveable"...it would take no time at all in Flash

You should be shot for a response like this. Flash is EVIL.

 

[Drakkon]

Originally posted by: homercles337

Originally posted by: Drakkon
Flash...you can draw the "robot" out or import a png...make each thing "moveable"...it would take no time at all in Flash

You should be shot for a response like this. Flash is EVIL.

and you should be shot for being so closed minded I can integrate flash with python, php, VB, C, a whole variety of languages and have a simple IDE with functions and then a backend that allows even MORE functions. Flash 2004 has more stuff possible than i've seen in a long time, if its evil than i say "hail satan"

That being said, answering the OP question, you can intergrate it with C++ but it requires some work/extra programs. SWFStudio allows you to create DLL files in C that can be integrated into a flash swf, but its kinda difficult to do and isn't just plug and play. When i saw your question i thought it was only refering to the robot working as a demo on the screen not integrating with actual ports or anything. I'm not sure about poser but it has a way of simply integrating what you draw into movement based on port interfaces. I think the only "simple" way would be simple stick figures built in C drawing API's and integrate them with your robot interface...