# File: cube5x5_new.py
# Author: Petr Sorfa
# Desc: This example is slightly different than the one printed in 3D Artist
#       Magazine #45. Version 0.1 of the A:M Python Script Plug-in had the
#       translate() function perform absolute transformations (i.e. a position
#       always from the centre of the universe. From version 0.2 the translate()
#       function is relative to any previous transformation. As a result, a
#       transform group is needed for each cube to mimic absolute translation.
#       Sure, the code could be rewritten, but then it would be a different
#       program, right?

import am # import the Animation Master extension

am.begin()	# Initialize the AM session

for x in range(5):	# First loop 0 to 4 for the x position
   for y in range(5):		# Second loop 0 to 4 for the y position
        for z in range(5):		# Third loop 0 to 4 for the z position
            am.transform_begin()	# Start a new transformation group

            am.translate(x*3,y*3,z*3)			# Set the current position to x,y,z
            am.colour_diffuse (x/4.0, y/4.0, z/4.0) 	# Set the diffuse colour
            am.colour_specular (x/4.0, y/4.0, z/4.0)	# Set the specular colour
            am.cube()			# Create the cube at the current position

            am.transform_end()		# end the current transformation group

am.end()	# Finish the AM session