OIS (Object-Oriented Input System) is a code library for constructing a human-computer interface with

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s such as a keyboard, mouse or game controller. OIS is designed so that software developers can easily use input from these devices with a

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General information

The Object-Oriented Input Library is a mostly C++ library for handling input. Input types include mouse, keyboard, joystick and Wii remote. OIS is meant to be cross-platform, supporting

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and

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systems.

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and

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are only partially supported.

Features

OIS uses an

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design. Various types of input including

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, keyboard,

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and Wii Remote are supported. OIS can handle force feedback devices.

References

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External links

Project Homepage

Project Repository (GitHub)

Source-Forge project page (legacy)

Ohloh project page
Free software programmed in C++