The Java 3DTM API Specification, Second Edition Covers the Java 3D API, v1.2

The Java 3DTM API Specification CD-ROM contains the tools you need to create great looking three-dimensional graphics applications and applets. In addition to containing the Java 2 SDK and the Java 3D API, the CD-ROM also contains the utility packages you need to help you get Java 3D up and running as quickly as possible. Also included are several sample Java 3D programs that are not only fun to run but provide informative programming examples. Be sure to read and consent to the license agreements associated with each product.

CD-ROM Installation Instructions

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Java 3D Example Programs

The Java 3D Example Programs

Java 3D Documentation

Java 3D API documentation (javadocs)

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The Java 3D API Specification (book)

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Directory Listings

doc/	Documentation: javadoc and browsable version of book
programs/	Example programs
solaris/	Java 2 SDK , Java 3D, and OpenGL for Solaris
win32/	Java 2 SDK and Java 3D for Windows

Additional Information

The Java 3D API Web Site


The main source of up-to-date information on Java 3D.

The Java 3D Interest Group


Instructions on how to subscribe to the java3d-interest discussion list.

Java 3D Interest Group archives


Archives of the Java 3D API discussion list.

Java 3D API Collateral


Java 3D white papers, presentations, and the Java 3D API Tutorial, a good starting point for beginning Java 3D programmers.