IQ Puzzler Pro Solver

A Java program that solves the IQ Puzzler Pro puzzle using a brute-force backtracking algorithm. Given a board size and a set of shaped blocks, it finds an arrangement where all spaces are filled.

Built for IF2211 (Algorithm Strategy) at STEI ITB.

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Features

• Reads board layout and block shapes from a text file
• Solves using brute-force backtracking
• Displays the solution with ANSI color-coded blocks in the terminal
• Saves the solution as both a .txt file and a .png image

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Requirements

• Java 8 or higher

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Usage

java -jar bin/BruteforceIQ.jar

Follow the prompts to enter the path to your input file.

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Input File Format

N M P
MODE
BOARD DATA (for CUSTOM mode only)
BLOCK DATA

Field	Description
N M P	Board dimensions and number of blocks
MODE	DEFAULT, CUSTOM, or PYRAMID
BOARD DATA	Only required for CUSTOM mode
BLOCK DATA	Shape representations of each block

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Example Input

3 3 3
DEFAULT
A  
AA
A
 B
BB
C
C

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Output

If a solution is found, the program prints the completed board and asks whether to save it. If saved:

• Text file: filename_solution.txt
• Image file: filename_solution.png

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Author

Darrel Adinarya Sunanda 13523061 — @Darsua

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License

MIT