CPPND: Capstone Mandelbrot

This project generates a self-similar Mandelbrot like sets according to specifications from user input. The options are quadratic Mandelbrot(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandelbrot_set) or Mandelbar(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tricorn_(mathematics)) as well as Cubic parametrized and nonparametrized multibrot sets.

Dependencies for Running Locally

• cmake >= 3.7
  • All OSes: click here for installation instructions
• make >= 4.1 (Linux, Mac), 3.81 (Windows)
  • Linux: make is installed by default on most Linux distros
  • Mac: install Xcode command line tools to get make
  • Windows: Click here for installation instructions
• gcc/g++ >= 5.4
  • Linux: gcc / g++ is installed by default on most Linux distros
  • Mac: same deal as make - install Xcode command line tools
  • Windows: recommend using MinGW

Install C++ FreeImage library.

File Structure

The project consists of the following files:

• frame.h - defin a "window" class where the image to be generated.
• saveimage.cpp - For ploting each pixel and saving it to a file.
• saveimage.h - Header file for saveimage.cpp.
• main.cpp - The main program.

Rubric Points

• The project demonstrates an understanding of C++ functions and control structures. The saveimage.cpp and main.cpp files are divided into functions. An if-else if -else statement is used in the main() function in main.cpp as well as void() function in saveimage.cpp.
• The project reads data from a file and process the data, or the program writes data to a file. In void plot() in saveimage.cpp, the FreeImage library is used to write PNG files of the Mandelbrot set.
• The project accepts user input and processes the input. In the main() function in main.cpp, users are asked a series of questions, like whether they want a quadratic or cubic. Also, they can enter the length of the image and also decide if the want to make a parametrized multibrot set.
• The project uses OOP and template techniques. In frame.h , look at the class Window.
• Classes use appropriate public and private members.

Basic Build Instructions

1. Clone the repo.
2. mkdir build && cd build
3. cmake .. && make
4. ./Capstone.
5. Enter some info and parameter values.
6. Find the corresponding generated image in the /build/ folder.