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diff --git a/www/j3d1_4/proposed-changes.html b/www/j3d1_4/proposed-changes.html index d8a23a3..c4ef970 100644 --- a/www/j3d1_4/proposed-changes.html +++ b/www/j3d1_4/proposed-changes.html @@ -27,17 +27,52 @@ into the 1.4 API. for the 1.4. For more information see the <a href="shaders.html">Programmable Shaders in Java 3D 1.4</a> page. </p> -<h4>2. Another feature...</h4> -<p>This is another feature...</p> +<h4>2. Scene graph structure change listeners<br> +</h4> +<p>We propose to add a notification mechansim for scene graph structure +changes: additions, deletions, and +moves of branch graphs to/from a live scene graph. We propose adding <code>add/removeGraphChangeListener(</code><code>GraphChangeListener</code><code>)</code> +methods to <code>VirtualUniverse</code> and a new <code>GraphChangeListener</code> +interface with <code>graphAdded</code>, <code>graphRemoved</code>, +and <code>graphMoved</code> methods that get called when any branch +graph is added (attached), +removed (detached), or moved, respectively.<br> +</p> <h4>3. Miscellaneous features</h4> <p>This is a list of miscellaneous features that we propose to add to the API. </p> <ul> - <li>Name string added to all scene graph objects. Need public -get/setName(String) in SceneGraphObject</li> - <li>What else...</li> + <li>Name string for all scene graph objects: add public <code>get/setName(String)</code> +to <code>SceneGraphObject</code> class</li> + <li><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(64, 192, 64);">Anything +else???</span></li> </ul> +<h4>4. List of features to deprecate</h4> +<p>This is a list of miscellaneous features that we propose to +deprecate in +the API.<br> +</p> +<ul> + <li>Collision: <code>WakeupOnCollision{Entry,Exit,Movement}</code> +(misnamed, not useful for most applications)<br> + </li> + <li><code>CompressedGeometry</code> (no HW support, lack of industry +acceptance)</li> + <li><code>WakeupOnAWTBehavior</code> (listeners + <code>WakeupOnBehaviorPost</code> +is more robust)</li> + <li><code>Sensor</code> prediction (has never been implemented)<br> + </li> +</ul> +<p>Note that none of these features will actually be removed. It +instead +reflects a decrease of emphasis on these features. While they should +continue +to function normally, no additional effort is likely to be put into +them (for example, compressed geometry will not be supported with +programmable shaders). This action paves the way to remove them from a +future major release (e.g., a 2.0 release).<br> +</p> <h3>II. Medium Priority Features</h3> <p>This list of medium priority features is under discussion for possible inclusion @@ -45,7 +80,8 @@ into the 1.4 API. </p> <h4>1. Something...<br> </h4> -<p>Something...<br> +<p><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(64, 192, 64);">Something +goes here (maybe)...</span><br> </p> <h4>2. Miscellaneous features</h4> <p>This is a list of miscellaneous features that are being considered @@ -53,9 +89,26 @@ for addition to the API.<br> </p> <ul> - <li>a</li> - <li>b</li> + <li>API support for retained alpha buffers</li> + <li>Ability to query properties from a GraphicsConfiguration</li> + <li><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(64, 192, 64);">Anything +else???</span></li> </ul> +<h4>3. List of features to deprecate</h4> +<p>This is a list of miscellaneous features that are being considered +for deprecation in +the API.<br> +</p> +<ul> + <li><code>Billboard</code> (use <code>OrientedShape3D</code> instead)<br> + </li> + <li><code>SharedGroup</code> (many bugs, <em>very</em> difficult to +implement +efficiently)</li> +</ul> +<p>This is in addition to the API being proposed for deprecation in +section I.<br> +</p> <h3>III. Future Features</h3> <p>Here is an unprioritized list of possible features under consideration for a future (e.g., 1.5/2.0) @@ -64,6 +117,9 @@ version of the Java 3D API. <ul> <li>Extensibility</li> <li>Pluggable renderers</li> + <li>Retained alpha buffers</li> + <li><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(64, 192, 64);">Anything +else???</span></li> </ul> <p><font color="gray">Page last updated — $Date$ |