Introducing Java 3D

Abstract

The Java 3D API, a scene graph API developed by Sun Microsystems, provides a collection of highlevel constructs for creating, rendering, and manipulating a 3D scene graph. A scene graph makes 3D programming much easier for novices (and even for experienced programmers) because it emphasizes scene design, rather than rendering, by hiding the graphics pipeline. The scene graph supports complex graphical elements such as 3D geometries, lighting modes, picking, and collision detection.