You have 2 of the 3 skills already! Because Java3d is very much a scene graph representation of the OpenGL interface. The scene graph architecture of VRML is very close to that of Java3d. So the equation is J3d = Java+VRML+OpenGL. The "+" is the glue, which is the Java3d API. So the only learning you are missing is OpenGL. Before reading the Java3d API I would recommend reading this book : OpenGL SuperBible by Richard Wright and Michael Sweet, Published by the Waite Group. Not only will it teach you OpenGL, but it will end up being documentation for you when trying to decipher Java3d's sometimes obtuse reading material. They assume just about NO knowledge regarding 3d programming and have step by step examples and comprehensive documentation for all OpenGL functions. Even the same names for many things are in OpenGL and Java3d, so this really helps. Step 1: Get and read the above book Step 2: Read the entire Java3d API specification Step 3: Download and install Java3d SDK Step 4: Read, run, and experiment with the many Java3d demo applications Step 5: Write your first Java3d program There are some tutorials and some useful information at www.j3d.org which should also be of help. Just do yourself a favor and do not jump right into writing Java3d code. Good luck, David Yazel Cosm Development Team ----- Original Message ----- From: Sachin Korgaonkar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, November 24, 2000 11:36 PM Subject: [JAVA3D] This is sachin from India asking for help about java 3d Hi Tina, I am sachin from India, working as a web developer. Currently doing Java. I know Java, VRML, Macromedia Director. Basically these are my special interests. But now I want to go in 3d programming. I know VRML very throughly, But I want to go in Java3d and Macromedia 3d. So Please can u tell me about the basic tutorials on java3d or tell where can I start doing 3d? Please help me to find some good start tutorials for 3d programming. I will be always thankfull to you. Is it necessary to know 3d maths and trigonometry for the 3d programming? I am waiting for your reply. Regards Sachin -- Hi!!! You can visit my website!!! http://www.geocities.com/sachinkorgaonkar/ Enjoy..... =========================================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include in the body of the message "signoff JAVA3D-INTEREST". For general help, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include in the body of the message "help". =========================================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include in the body of the message "signoff JAVA3D-INTEREST". For general help, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include in the body of the message "help".
