DigglesTool/pkg/threedb/decoder.go

// Package threedb provides functionality for working with .3db file format.
// This package contains the decoder for parsing 3D model data from the proprietary .3db format
// used in the Diggles game. The format stores mesh data, materials, animations, and other
// 3D model information in a binary structure.
package threedb

import (
	"encoding/binary"
	"errors"
	"io"

	"git.influ.su/artmares/digglestool/internal/pkg/logger"
)

// Decoder is responsible for reading and parsing .3db file format.
// It uses an io.ReadSeeker to navigate through the binary file structure
// and extract model data according to the .3db format specification.
type Decoder struct {
	reader io.ReadSeeker // The source from which the 3D model data is read
}

// NewDecoder creates a new Decoder instance with the provided reader.
// The reader must implement io.ReadSeeker interface to allow both reading
// and seeking within the file.
func NewDecoder(reader io.ReadSeeker) *Decoder {
	return &Decoder{reader: reader}
}

// Decode parses the entire .3db file and populates the provided Model structure.
// The .3db file format has a specific structure with sections for different types of data:
// 1. File header (version and model name)
// 2. Materials list
// 3. Meshes with their properties
// 4. Object definitions
// 5. Animation data
// 6. Shadow maps
// 7. Cube maps (environment textures)
// 8. Geometry data (triangles, texture coordinates, vertices, etc.)
//
// This method reads each section in sequence, following the file format specification.
// If any error occurs during reading, the decoding process is aborted.
func (dec *Decoder) Decode(model *Model) error {
	if model == nil {
		return errors.New("model is nil")
	}
	var err error

	// Read file header information
	if model.DBVersion, err = dec.readString(); err != nil {
		return err
	}
	if model.Name, err = dec.readString(); err != nil {
		return err
	}

	// Read all model components in the order they appear in the file
	if err = dec.readMaterials(model); err != nil {
		return err
	}
	if err = dec.readMeshes(model); err != nil {
		return err
	}
	if err = dec.readObjects(model); err != nil {
		return err
	}
	if err = dec.readAnimations(model); err != nil {
		return err
	}
	if err = dec.readShadows(model); err != nil {
		return err
	}
	if err = dec.readCubeMaps(model); err != nil {
		return err
	}

	// Read the actual geometry data (triangles, texture coordinates, vertices, etc.)
	if err = dec.readData(model); err != nil {
		return err
	}

	return nil
}

// seek advances the reader position by the specified offset.
// This is used to skip over sections of the file that are not needed
// or not yet understood in the file format.
func (dec *Decoder) seek(offset int64) (err error) {
	_, err = dec.reader.Seek(offset, io.SeekCurrent)
	return
}

// read is a helper method that reads binary data from the reader into the provided destination.
// All data in the .3db format is stored in little-endian byte order.
func (dec *Decoder) read(dst any) error {
	return binary.Read(dec.reader, binary.LittleEndian, dst)
}

// readUInt8 reads an unsigned 8-bit integer from the binary stream.
func (dec *Decoder) readUInt8() (result uint8, err error) {
	err = dec.read(&result)
	return
}

// readUInt16 reads an unsigned 16-bit integer from the binary stream.
// These are commonly used for indices, counts, and references in the .3db format.
func (dec *Decoder) readUInt16() (result uint16, err error) {
	err = dec.read(&result)
	return
}

// readUInt32 reads an unsigned 32-bit integer from the binary stream.
// These are used for larger indices and counts in the .3db format.
func (dec *Decoder) readUInt32() (result uint32, err error) {
	err = dec.read(&result)
	return
}

// readFloat32 reads a 32-bit floating point number from the binary stream.
// These are used for coordinates, vectors, and other numeric values in the .3db format.
func (dec *Decoder) readFloat32() (result float32, err error) {
	err = dec.read(&result)
	return
}

// readString reads a string from the binary stream.
// In the .3db format, strings are stored as a 32-bit length followed by the string data.
// This is used for names, paths, and other textual information in the model.
func (dec *Decoder) readString() (string, error) {
	// First read the length of the string
	length, err := dec.readUInt32()
	if err != nil {
		return "", err
	}

	// Then read the string data
	buf := make([]byte, length)
	if err = dec.read(&buf); err != nil {
		return "", err
	}

	return string(buf), nil
}

// readVector reads a 3D vector (x, y, z coordinates) from the binary stream.
// Vectors are used for positions, directions, and other spatial information in the model.
// Each component of the vector is stored as a 32-bit floating point number.
func (dec *Decoder) readVector() (*Vector, error) {
	var vec Vector
	var err error

	// Read the x, y, and z components of the vector
	if vec[0], err = dec.readFloat32(); err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	if vec[1], err = dec.readFloat32(); err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	if vec[2], err = dec.readFloat32(); err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}

	return &vec, nil
}

// readMaterials reads the materials section of the .3db file.
// Materials define the visual appearance of the model's surfaces and include
// information about textures, colors, and other surface properties.
// Each material has a name, a path to its texture file, and some additional properties.
func (dec *Decoder) readMaterials(model *Model) error {
	// Read the number of materials in the file
	materialCount, err := dec.readUInt16()
	if err != nil {
		return err
	}
	count := int(materialCount)

	// Read each material's data
	for i := 0; i < count; i++ {
		material := Material{}

		// Read the material name (usually corresponds to a texture name)
		if material.Name, err = dec.readString(); err != nil {
			return err
		}

		// Read the path to the material's texture file
		if material.Path, err = dec.readString(); err != nil {
			return err
		}

		// Read an unknown property (possibly related to material properties or flags)
		if material.Unknown, err = dec.readUInt32(); err != nil {
			return err
		}

		// Add the material to the model's materials list
		model.Materials = append(model.Materials, material)
	}

	return nil
}

// readMeshes reads the meshes section of the .3db file.
// Meshes are the 3D objects that make up the model. Each mesh consists of
// a collection of triangles, texture coordinates, and vertices, organized into "links".
// Meshes also contain transformation data and references to shadows and cube maps.
func (dec *Decoder) readMeshes(model *Model) error {
	// Read the number of meshes in the file
	meshCount, err := dec.readUInt32()
	if err != nil {
		return err
	}
	count := int(meshCount)

	// Read each mesh's data
	for i := 0; i < count; i++ {
		mesh := Mesh{}

		// Read the mesh links (connections to materials, triangles, etc.)
		if err = dec.readMeshLink(&mesh); err != nil {
			return err
		}

		// Read two vectors that might represent position, scale, or other transformation data
		if mesh.Vector1, err = dec.readVector(); err != nil {
			return err
		}
		if mesh.Vector2, err = dec.readVector(); err != nil {
			return err
		}

		// Skip 128 bytes of unknown data
		_ = dec.seek(0x80)

		// Read the shadow index (reference to a shadow in the shadows section)
		if mesh.Shadow, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
			return err
		}

		// Skip 48 bytes of unknown data
		_ = dec.seek(0x30)

		// Read the cube map index (reference to a cube map in the cube maps section)
		if mesh.CMap, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
			return err
		}

		// Add the mesh to the model's meshes list
		model.Meshes = append(model.Meshes, mesh)
	}
	return nil
}

// readMeshLink reads the links section of a mesh.
// Links connect a mesh to its materials, triangles, texture coordinates, vertices, and brightness values.
// Each mesh can have multiple links, typically one for each material used in the mesh.
func (dec *Decoder) readMeshLink(mesh *Mesh) error {
	// Read the number of links in the mesh
	meshLinkCount, err := dec.readUInt16()
	if err != nil {
		return err
	}
	count := int(meshLinkCount)

	// Read each link's data
	for i := 0; i < count; i++ {
		meshLink := MeshLink{}

		// Read the material index (reference to a material in the materials section)
		if meshLink.Material, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
			return err
		}

		// Read an unknown property
		if meshLink.Unknown, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
			return err
		}

		// Read indices to geometry data that will be read later in readData
		// These are indices into arrays of triangles, texture coordinates, points, and brightness values
		if meshLink.Triangles, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
			return err
		}
		if meshLink.TextureCoordinates, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
			return err
		}
		if meshLink.Points, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
			return err
		}
		if meshLink.Brightness, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
			return err
		}

		// Add the link to the mesh's links list
		mesh.Links = append(mesh.Links, meshLink)
	}
	return nil
}

// readObjects reads the objects section of the .3db file.
// Objects are named collections of mesh indices that group meshes together
// for logical organization or animation purposes. For example, all meshes
// that make up a character's arm might be grouped under an "arm" object.
func (dec *Decoder) readObjects(model *Model) error {
	// Read the number of key-value pairs (object definitions)
	keyValuePairCount, err := dec.readUInt16()
	if err != nil {
		return err
	}
	count := int(keyValuePairCount)

	// Initialize the objects map if there are objects to read
	if count > 0 && model.Objects == nil {
		model.Objects = make(map[string][]uint32)
	}

	// Read each object definition
	for i := 0; i < count; i++ {
		// Read the object name (key)
		var key string
		if key, err = dec.readString(); err != nil {
			return err
		}

		// Read the number of mesh indices in this object
		var objectCount uint16
		if objectCount, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
			return err
		}

		// Initialize the array for this object's mesh indices
		model.Objects[key] = make([]uint32, objectCount)

		// Read each mesh index
		for j := 0; j < int(objectCount); j++ {
			var n uint32
			if n, err = dec.readUInt32(); err != nil {
				return err
			}
			model.Objects[key] = append(model.Objects[key], n)
		}
	}
	return nil
}

// readAnimations reads the animations section of the .3db file.
// Animations define how meshes move and rotate over time. Each animation
// has a name, a list of mesh indices it affects, and transformation data.
func (dec *Decoder) readAnimations(model *Model) error {
	// Read the number of animations
	animationCount, err := dec.readUInt16()
	if err != nil {
		return err
	}
	count := int(animationCount)

	// Read each animation
	for i := 0; i < count; i++ {
		animation := Animation{}

		// Read the animation name
		if animation.Name, err = dec.readString(); err != nil {
			return err
		}

		// Read the number of mesh indices this animation affects
		var meshIndexesCount uint16
		if meshIndexesCount, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
			return err
		}

		// Initialize the array for mesh indices
		animation.MeshIndexes = make([]uint32, meshIndexesCount)

		// Read each mesh index
		for j := 0; j < int(meshIndexesCount); j++ {
			var n uint32
			if n, err = dec.readUInt32(); err != nil {
				return err
			}
			animation.MeshIndexes[j] = n
		}

		// Read animation properties (some are not fully understood)
		// These might control timing, interpolation, or other animation parameters
		if animation.Unknown, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
			return err
		}
		if animation.Unknown1, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
			return err
		}
		if animation.Unknown2, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
			return err
		}

		// Read additional animation data
		if animation.Unknown3, err = dec.readString(); err != nil {
			return err
		}

		// Read movement and rotation vectors that define the animation transformation
		if animation.MoveVector, err = dec.readVector(); err != nil {
			return err
		}
		if animation.RotationVector, err = dec.readVector(); err != nil {
			return err
		}

		// Add the animation to the model's animations list
		model.Animations = append(model.Animations, animation)
	}
	return nil
}

// readShadows reads the shadows section of the .3db file.
// Shadows appear to be stored as 32x32 pixel images, but this implementation
// currently just skips over them without processing the data.
func (dec *Decoder) readShadows(_ *Model) error {
	// Read the number of shadows
	shadowCount, err := dec.readUInt16()
	if err != nil {
		return err
	}
	count := int(shadowCount)

	// Skip over each shadow's data
	// Each shadow appears to be a 32x32 pixel image (1024 bytes)
	for i := 0; i < count; i++ {
		// Skip the shadow data
		_ = dec.seek(32 * 32)
	}
	return nil
}

// readCubeMaps reads the cube maps section of the .3db file.
// Cube maps are used for environment reflections and are stored as
// rectangular images with dimensions specified in the file.
func (dec *Decoder) readCubeMaps(_ *Model) error {
	// Read the number of cube maps
	cubeMapCount, err := dec.readUInt16()
	if err != nil {
		return err
	}
	count := int(cubeMapCount)

	// Read each cube map
	for i := 0; i < count; i++ {
		// Read the dimensions of the cube map image
		var width, height uint16
		if width, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
			return err
		}
		if height, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
			return err
		}

		// Read two unknown values (possibly format or flags)
		_, _ = dec.readUInt16()
		_, _ = dec.readUInt16()

		// Skip the pixel data (width * height bytes)
		_ = dec.seek(int64(width * height))
	}
	return nil
}

// readData reads the geometry data section of the .3db file.
// This is the most complex part of the file format, containing all the actual 3D geometry
// information that defines the model's shape and appearance. The data is organized into
// several arrays:
//
// 1. Triangles: Define the faces of the 3D model by referencing vertices
// 2. Texture Coordinates: Define how textures are mapped onto the model's surface
// 3. Points: The actual 3D vertices that make up the model's shape
// 4. Brightness: Per-vertex lighting information
//
// The function first reads counts for each type of data, then reads arrays of counts
// that indicate how many elements are in each sub-array. Finally, it reads the actual
// geometry data by calling specialized functions for each data type.
func (dec *Decoder) readData(model *Model) error {
	var (
		// These variables store the number of sub-arrays for each data type
		triangleCount      uint16   // Number of triangle arrays
		trianglesCounts    []uint16 // Number of triangles in each array
		textureCoordCount  uint16   // Number of texture coordinate arrays
		textureCoordCounts []uint16 // Number of texture coordinates in each array
		pointCount         uint16   // Number of point (vertex) arrays
		pointCounts        []uint16 // Number of points in each array
		brightnessCount    uint16   // Number of brightness arrays
		brightnessCounts   []uint16 // Number of brightness values in each array
		unknownCount       uint32   // Number of unknown data blocks to skip

		cnt uint16 // Temporary variable for reading counts
		err error
	)

	// Read the number of arrays for each data type
	if triangleCount, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
		return err
	}
	if textureCoordCount, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
		return err
	}
	if pointCount, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
		return err
	}
	if brightnessCount, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
		return err
	}

	// Read the count of unknown data blocks (possibly animation or physics related)
	if unknownCount, err = dec.readUInt32(); err != nil {
		return err
	}
	logger.Debug("unknownCount:", unknownCount)

	// Read the number of elements in each triangle array
	// Each value tells us how many triangles are in the corresponding array
	for i := 0; i < int(triangleCount); i++ {
		if cnt, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
			return err
		}
		trianglesCounts = append(trianglesCounts, cnt)
	}

	// Read the number of elements in each texture coordinate array
	// Each value tells us how many texture coordinates are in the corresponding array
	for i := 0; i < int(textureCoordCount); i++ {
		if cnt, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
			return err
		}
		textureCoordCounts = append(textureCoordCounts, cnt)
	}

	// Read the number of elements in each point (vertex) array
	// Each value tells us how many vertices are in the corresponding array
	for i := 0; i < int(pointCount); i++ {
		if cnt, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
			return err
		}
		pointCounts = append(pointCounts, cnt)
	}

	// Read the number of elements in each brightness array
	// Each value tells us how many brightness values are in the corresponding array
	for i := 0; i < int(brightnessCount); i++ {
		if cnt, err = dec.readUInt16(); err != nil {
			return err
		}
		brightnessCounts = append(brightnessCounts, cnt)
	}

	// Skip over blocks of unknown data
	// Each block is 20 bytes long and may contain additional model information
	// that is not currently used by this decoder
	for i := 0; i < int(unknownCount); i++ {
		// Note: There was experimental code here to try to decode this data,
		// but it's been commented out as the format is not fully understood.
		// Each block appears to be 20 bytes in size.
		_ = dec.seek(20)
	}

	// Now read the actual geometry data using the counts we've collected

	// Read triangle indices that define the model's faces
	if err = dec.readTriangles(model, int(triangleCount), trianglesCounts); err != nil {
		return err
	}

	// Read texture coordinates that define how textures map onto the model
	if err = dec.readTextureCoordinates(model, int(textureCoordCount), textureCoordCounts); err != nil {
		return err
	}

	// Read 3D points (vertices) that define the model's shape
	if err = dec.readPoint(model, int(pointCount), pointCounts); err != nil {
		return err
	}

	// Read brightness values that define per-vertex lighting
	if err = dec.readBrightness(model, int(brightnessCount), brightnessCounts); err != nil {
		return err
	}

	return nil
}

// readTriangles reads the triangle data from the .3db file.
// Triangles are the fundamental building blocks of 3D models, defining the faces
// that make up the model's surface. Each triangle is defined by three indices that
// reference vertices in the corresponding point array.
//
// The function reads 'count' arrays of triangles, where each array contains a variable
// number of triangle indices as specified in the 'counts' slice. Each triangle index
// is stored as a 16-bit unsigned integer.
//
// In 3D graphics, triangles are used because they are always planar (flat) and can
// approximate any 3D surface when used in sufficient numbers. The triangles in this
// format appear to reference vertices in the corresponding point arrays, allowing
// the renderer to construct the 3D mesh.
func (dec *Decoder) readTriangles(model *Model, count int, counts []uint16) error {
	// Process each array of triangles
	for i := 0; i < count; i++ {
		// Get the number of triangle indices in this array
		cnt := int(counts[i])
		var triangles []uint16

		// Read each triangle index
		for j := 0; j < cnt; j++ {
			n, err := dec.readUInt16()
			if err != nil {
				return err
			}
			triangles = append(triangles, n)
		}

		// Add the array of triangles to the model
		model.Triangles = append(model.Triangles, triangles)
	}
	return nil
}

// readTextureCoordinates reads the texture coordinate data from the .3db file.
// Texture coordinates (also known as UV coordinates) define how 2D textures are mapped
// onto the 3D model's surface. Each texture coordinate is a 2D point (u,v) that maps
// a vertex of the 3D model to a specific point on the texture image.
//
// The function reads 'count' arrays of texture coordinates, where each array contains
// a variable number of coordinates as specified in the 'counts' slice. Each coordinate
// consists of two 32-bit floating point values (u,v) that range from 0.0 to 1.0,
// representing relative positions on the texture image:
// - u: Horizontal position (0.0 = left edge, 1.0 = right edge)
// - v: Vertical position (0.0 = top edge, 1.0 = bottom edge)
//
// Texture mapping is a critical part of 3D rendering as it allows detailed 2D images
// to be applied to 3D surfaces, giving models realistic appearance without requiring
// extremely complex geometry.
func (dec *Decoder) readTextureCoordinates(model *Model, count int, counts []uint16) error {
	// Process each array of texture coordinates
	for i := 0; i < count; i++ {
		// Get the number of texture coordinates in this array
		cnt := int(counts[i])
		var cords []Coordinate

		// Read each texture coordinate (u,v pair)
		for j := 0; j < cnt; j++ {
			cord := Coordinate{}

			// Read the u coordinate (horizontal position on texture)
			u, err := dec.readFloat32()
			if err != nil {
				return err
			}

			// Read the v coordinate (vertical position on texture)
			v, err := dec.readFloat32()
			if err != nil {
				return err
			}

			// Set the coordinate values and add to the array
			cord.Set(u, v)
			cords = append(cords, cord)
		}

		// Add the array of texture coordinates to the model
		model.TextureCoordinates = append(model.TextureCoordinates, cords)
	}
	return nil
}

// readPoint reads the vertex data from the .3db file.
// Points (or vertices) are the fundamental 3D coordinates that define the shape of the model.
// Each point is a 3D vector with x, y, and z coordinates that specify its position in 3D space.
//
// The function reads 'count' arrays of points, where each array contains a variable
// number of vertices as specified in the 'counts' slice. Interestingly, in the .3db format,
// each coordinate is stored as a 16-bit unsigned integer (0-65535) rather than a floating point,
// which is then normalized to a floating point value between 0.0 and 1.0 by dividing by 0xFFFF (65535).
//
// This compression technique reduces file size while maintaining reasonable precision.
// The actual world-space coordinates are likely calculated by applying transformations
// (scaling, rotation, translation) to these normalized coordinates during rendering.
//
// The normalization formula is:
//
//	float_value = uint16_value / 65535.0
//
// This gives a value in the range [0.0, 1.0] which can later be transformed to the
// appropriate scale and position in the 3D world.
func (dec *Decoder) readPoint(model *Model, count int, counts []uint16) error {
	// Process each array of points (vertices)
	for i := 0; i < count; i++ {
		// Get the number of points in this array
		cnt := int(counts[i])
		var vectors []Vector

		// Read each point (3D vertex)
		for j := 0; j < cnt; j++ {
			vec := Vector{}

			// Read the x coordinate as a 16-bit unsigned integer
			ux, err := dec.readUInt16()
			if err != nil {
				return err
			}

			// Read the y coordinate as a 16-bit unsigned integer
			uy, err := dec.readUInt16()
			if err != nil {
				return err
			}

			// Read the z coordinate as a 16-bit unsigned integer
			uz, err := dec.readUInt16()
			if err != nil {
				return err
			}

			// Convert the integer coordinates to normalized floating point values [0.0, 1.0]
			// by dividing by the maximum 16-bit value (0xFFFF = 65535)
			vec.Set(float32(ux)/float32(0xffff), float32(uy)/float32(0xffff), float32(uz)/float32(0xffff))
			vectors = append(vectors, vec)
		}

		// Add the array of points to the model
		model.Points = append(model.Points, vectors)
	}
	return nil
}

// readBrightness reads the brightness (lighting) data from the .3db file.
// Brightness values represent the lighting or shading information for each vertex
// in the model. This allows for pre-calculated lighting effects that don't need
// to be computed at runtime, which was important for older 3D engines with limited
// processing power.
//
// The function reads 'count' arrays of brightness values, where each array contains
// a variable number of values as specified in the 'counts' slice. Each brightness
// value is stored as an 8-bit unsigned integer (0-255), where:
// - 0 represents complete darkness (black)
// - 255 represents maximum brightness (white)
// - Values in between represent varying levels of gray
//
// These brightness values are typically used during rendering to modulate the color
// of each vertex, creating lighting effects like shadows, highlights, and ambient
// occlusion. The values might be applied directly to vertex colors or used as
// multipliers for texture colors.
//
// This approach to lighting was common in older 3D games where dynamic lighting
// was computationally expensive, so pre-calculated lighting was stored in the model.
func (dec *Decoder) readBrightness(model *Model, count int, counts []uint16) error {
	// Process each array of brightness values
	for i := 0; i < count; i++ {
		// Get the number of brightness values in this array
		cnt := int(counts[i])
		var brightness []byte

		// Read each brightness value
		for j := 0; j < cnt; j++ {
			// Read the brightness as an 8-bit unsigned integer (0-255)
			b, err := dec.readUInt8()
			if err != nil {
				return err
			}
			brightness = append(brightness, b)
		}

		// Add the array of brightness values to the model
		model.Brightness = append(model.Brightness, brightness)
	}
	return nil
}