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* 2-state [[non-totalistic Life-like cellular automata|Isotropic non-totalistic Life-like cellular automata]] (for range-1 Moore and range-1 hexagonal) | * 2-state [[non-totalistic Life-like cellular automata|Isotropic non-totalistic Life-like cellular automata]] (for range-1 Moore and range-1 hexagonal) | ||
* 2-state [[Non-isotropic Life-like cellular automata]] (for range-1 Moore, hexagonal and von Neumann) | * 2-state [[Non-isotropic Life-like cellular automata]] (for range-1 Moore, hexagonal and von Neumann) | ||
* [[Generations]] rules | * [[Generations]] rules (as an extension of the outer-totalistic, non-totalistic and non-isotropic rulespaces) | ||
* [[Alternating rule|Alternating]] rules | * [[Alternating rule|Alternating]] rules. | ||
* [[Partitioned cellular automata]] (PCA) rules. | * [[Partitioned cellular automata]] (PCA) rules. | ||
* [[1D totalistic]] cellular automata.<!--were these actually added? only the first 256 1D CA, which aren't all totalistic, have been added that I know of--> | * [[1D totalistic]] cellular automata.<!--were these actually added? only the first 256 1D CA, which aren't all totalistic, have been added that I know of--> |
Revision as of 20:55, 24 June 2020
LifeViewer | |
Homepage | Click here |
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Purpose | Life simulation |
Created by | Chris Rowett |
Platform | HTML5 / Javascript |
LifeViewer is a scriptable pattern viewer and editor used to simulate Life and other Life-like cellular automata.
If you want to use LifeViewer on your own site then the latest release can be downloaded here.
LifeViewer supports:
- 2-state Margolus rules.
- 2-state Outer-totalistic Life-like cellular automata (from ranges 1 to 500, including Larger than Life)
- 2-state Isotropic non-totalistic Life-like cellular automata (for range-1 Moore and range-1 hexagonal)
- 2-state Non-isotropic Life-like cellular automata (for range-1 Moore, hexagonal and von Neumann)
- Generations rules (as an extension of the outer-totalistic, non-totalistic and non-isotropic rulespaces)
- Alternating rules.
- Partitioned cellular automata (PCA) rules.
- 1D totalistic cellular automata.
- [R]History rules.
- RuleTable rules from a repository.
Depending on the rule family it supports Moore, hexagonal, von Neumann, triangular, Circular, Cross, L2, Saltire, Star and Margolus neighbourhoods and also bounded grids.
Native support for BSFKL, Extended Generations and deficient rules is also planned.[1][2][3] Support for 1D totalistic rules may also be planned.[4]
LifeViewer features:
- Smooth non-integer zoom with anti-aliasing and rotation.
- Colour themes with cell history and longevity.
- Square, hexagonal and triangular grid displays.
- Pseudo 3D layers and stars.
- Multiple ways to automatically track patterns with the camera as they evolve.
- Script language that allows many features to be customized including Waypoint animations.
- Support for multiple embedded LifeViewers and/or a single popup LifeViewer.
- Ability to step back to earlier generations for all patterns and reverse playback for reversible Margolus and PCA patterns.
- Random pattern and rule generation.
- Pattern annotation with Labels, Arrows, Lines and Polygons.
- Programatically pasting cells onto the grid at defined intervals (for example: glider injection).
- Identification of oscillator and spaceship periods.
- Automatic scaling for high DPI displays including smartphones and tablets.
- Editor with unlimitied undo/redo and multiple clipboards.
The keyboard shortcuts are shown below:
References
- ↑ Chris Rowett (January 26, 2019). Re: Pattern viewer for forum threads (discussion thread) at the ConwayLife.com forums
- ↑ Chris Rowett (January 26, 2019). Re: Pattern viewer for forum threads (discussion thread) at the ConwayLife.com forums
- ↑ Chris Rowett (December 20, 2019). Re: Pattern viewer for forum threads (discussion thread) at the ConwayLife.com forums
- ↑ Chris Rowett (October 15, 2019). Re: Pattern viewer for forum threads (discussion thread) at the ConwayLife.com forums
External links
- LifeViewer at the Life Lexicon
Forum threads
- LifeViewer - Life simulator in HTML5 (discussion thread) at the ConwayLife.com forums
- Pattern viewer for forum threads (discussion thread) at the ConwayLife.com forums