Running our Software
To obtain our software go to the software page. To run the software extract the zip file. Most machines can do this easily, but you may need a third party application such as winzip. if you are running under Windows double click on either SodaFlowers.bat or SodaLab.bat. If you are running on a Macintosh double click on either SodaFlowers.jar or SodaLab.jar.
Dont forget to see the user manuals for our software
SodaFlowers User Manual
SodaLab User Manual
Creating SodaFlowers
In order to create SodaFlowers you need to go into either Sodaconstructor or SodaLab. Both these programs allow you to create soda models. Once you have created the model, save it as an xml file. Now launch SodaFlowers and run through the steps to create your SodaFlowers.
Sample SodaFlowers Below. To view the sodaFlowers download the flowers below (right-click and save target), then run Sodaconstructor and load up the model.
Why don't my SodaFlowers look good?
Creating SodaFlowers is an art, maybe even a science. Creating good SodaFlowers requires practice. If you find it impossible to create SodaFlowers take up an easier hobby, such as knitting!
What is SodaLab?
SodaLab works very similarly to Soda Constructer, with a few bits missing and a few new features. The purpose of it is two fold, firstly to use as a teaching tool with some simple graphical enhancements. But also to show some of the ways in which the current soda constructer could be improved. We also hope to inspire debate about what you, the soda users would like added to the new versions of soda constructer.