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If anyone is interested in reviewing a new graphics API that adds structure and a Model/View/Controller framework to Java 2D it is available at www.vectoreffects.com/donwload.html. They are looking for feedback on the API before it is finalized. The API is for intended for programmers writing interactive client applications and is intended to complement and extend Java 2D. Highlights for Java 2D developers: - Adds scenegraph support to Java 2D
- Adds a Model/View/Controller framework to Java
2D
- Supports SVG import/export, including the
scenegraph structure
- Provides graphic primitives and containers as
objects
- Graphic objects are interactive
(pickable)
- Animation facility for quick prototyping and
animation output to SVG.
The API and package (under development) are built on Java 2D and will run on any Java 2D platform (and can take advantage of all the Java 2D performance enhancements like OpenGL). The API leaves widgets entirely to AWT/Swing. Performance is expected to be as good as, or very close to, handcrafted code. Any and all comments are welcome (follow link). JVision is intended be free for personal use. Thanks, ian |
