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Java 3D (Work In Progress)

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What is Java 3D

The Java 3D application programming interface (API) provides a set of object-oriented interfaces that support a simple, high-level programming model. This enables developers to build, render, and control the behavior of 3D objects and visual environments. There are two variants: one implemented on top of OpenGL, the other above Microsoft's DirectX Graphics. The low-level API handles the native rendering at the vertex and pixel levels, while the 3D scene, application logic, and scene interactions are carried out by Java code. This dual approach encourages application portability, hardware independence, and high-speed rendering. Intended application areas include visualization, CAD/CAM, virtual reality, simulation, and gaming.

For more detailed info go to the Java 3D API Home Page

Seeing Java 3D on the web

Get Java 3D to work in the browser requires the Java plug-in. With Java Plug-in installed in your browser, it will use the Java 2, Standard Edition runtime environment when encountering an applet-rather than its own default Java runtime. The plug-in comes with Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE)

J2SE can be obtained from the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition homepage

Demonstrations

All demos are currently under construction - check back soon.