Thread: Suggestions on language and 3D graphics library for engineering simulation

hi everyone.

the problem
have started 2 month long project (very short!) aim simulate displacement of 3d body subjected external forces (structural mechanics type of problem). body's geometry in kind of structured sense i.e. .msh or .obj file. need is

1) graphically visualize (in 3d) body importing geometrical data (points) external file
2) animate body subjected forces

there mass-spring model "connect" body , provide realistic motion.
languages have in mind c/c++, java or matlab (i have experience all).

questions
1) time limit (2 months) in mind, language feel suit problem?
2) have though java , maybe writing simple wrapper e.g. jogl, experience jogl realistic?

not looking definite answer, discussion, comment, question equally welcome!

thank in advance!

given tight timescale have think best in matlab.

have necessary matrix multiplication , maths functions built in , able use mesh rendering provided.

if haven't used opengl before end wasting time trying rendering working rather completing task.

paul

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