Hi Doug > We are just a couple of weeks away from FCS code freeze. We really
Hmm sounds good. Will it be there before August? I've got a deadline in August and I wonder if I can count on a 1.3final. (Which would be great). > Java 3D 1.4 > ----------- > > In parallel with Java 3D 1.3.1, I will be leading a new JSR to add new > features to Java 3D. These will be targetted at Java 3D 1.4. It will > be a full JSR, where we assemble an expert group to define the new API. > Major additions will be considered for Java 3D 1.4. Some of the high > level features that are currently being considered for 1.4 include: > > - Programmable Shading (Vertex/Pixel Shaders) > - Stencil buffer support > - Limited Extensibility > - Render to Texture > > There are many other features that we are considering. If you have > suggestions, please let me know. The JSR for Java 3D 1.4 will be filed Well I would see what OpenGL2.0 brings along (might be put final at the same time). Especially when 3DLabs new card comes, OpenGL2.0 should be just arround the corner. Otherwise I would like to see full OpenGL1.3 support. Enlarging renderingAttributes to get some of the missing features (like color-buffer masking) and all the blending functions. Render to Texture would be awesome stuff. Especially when you look at DX9 (the new render-to-texture architectur which kicks major butt) > other ways to finish all the implementation work for Java 3D 1.4. One > thing we are looking at is engaging the community and expert group to > provide implementation resources as well as API expertise. We will still Sounds very interesting. I would look forward on more details on this. EOF, J.D. =========================================================================== 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".
