Craytracer20

Raytracer written in C++20, based on the book The Ray Tracer Challenge by Jamis Buck.

Designed to use C++20 modules with CMake for compatibility across multiple systems. Currently needs a patched version of gcc and cmake 3.25rc4+. Requires using ninja as the generator for cmake.

P1689R5 gcc patch by mathstuf

Kitware CMake

Libraries/Tools

• OpenCV 4.5+
• CMake 3.25+
• NinjaBuild
• C++ Compiler
• gcc13
• MSVC 17 (2022)

Current progress

• Chapter 1: Tuples, points and vectors
• Chapter 2: Drawing on a canvas
• Chapter 3: Matrices
• Chapter 4: Matrix transformations
• Chapter 5: Ray-Sphere intersections
• Chapter 6: Light and Shading
• Chapter 7: Making a Scene
• Chapter 8: Shadows
• Chapter 9: Planes
• Chapter 10: Patterns
• Chapter 11: Reflection and Refraction
• Chapter 12: Cubes
• Chapter 13: Cylinders and Cones
• Chapter 14: Groups
• Chapter 14.5: Bounding Boxes
• Chapter 15: Triangles
• Chapter 15.5: OBJ files
• Chapter 16: Constructive Solid Geometry
• Chapter 17: Next Steps