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Error in ofNode::transformGL

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Description

There is an easy-to-correct error in ofNode::transformGL:
It should call loadMatrix with globalTransformMatrix as parameter (with a void restoreGL), or pushMatrix then multMatrix with localTransformMatrix (with a restoreGL that pops the previously pushed matrix),
NOT push then mult with global. The bug appears as soon as you have got more than one level of depth in your node tree.

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Research direction

Start by locating the ofNode::transformGL entry point and read how it uses globalTransformMatrix, localTransformMatrix, loadMatrix, pushMatrix, multMatrix, and restoreGL. Confirm the intended matrix and restore behavior from the issue, then verify that nested node trees no longer apply the global transform incorrectly.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
computer-graphics
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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