/*!
 * @file track.h
 */
 
#ifndef _TRACK_H_
#define _TRACK_H_

#include "curve.h"
#include "base_object.h"

// Forward Definition
class PNode;
class TiXmlElement;

class Track : public BaseObject
{
 public:
      virtual void loadParams(const TiXmlElement* root);
      void addPoint(float x, float y, float z);
      void addPoint(Vector newPoint);
      
      void finalize();
      inline Vector calcPos() const;
      inline Vector calcDir() const;
      void tick(float dt);
      
      PNode* getTrackNode();
 
 private:
      TrackElement*        firstTrackElem;         //!< The first TrackElement that exists.
      TrackElement*        currentTrackElem;       //!< The TrackElement we are working on.
      CurveType            curveType;              //!< The CurveType the entire TrackSystem will have.
      int                  trackElemCount;         //!< The count of TrackElements that exist.
      
      PNode*               trackNode;              //!< The node that is slave to the Track. This node will be moved while update the Track, and must NOT move itself.
};

#endif /* _TRACK_H */