Java 3D

Java 3D is an extension to the popular programming language that enables developers to create and implement 3D graphics within their desktop or web applications.

The package includes a high-level application programming interface (API) that runs along with OpenGL or Direct3D, enabling users to work with three-dimensional objects in a Java-based program.

Java is one of the most popular programming languages, mainly due to its cross-platform compatibility. Java 3D provides classes, components and objects that can be used for generating and handling 3D structures.

Based on scene graph data structures, Java 3D focuses on designing options, enabling you to manipulate object geometry, material and textures, transparency, 3D vector mathematics, lighting and shading. It is capable of building 3D structures and rendering objects to create realistic virtual reality scenes, allowing full mouse and keyboard control.

The API integrates a collection of object-oriented interfaces that rely on the capabilities of the Java programming language to allow the creation and rendering of 3D scenery. Its practical use is extended to both graphics editing or viewing applications and gaming.

Java 3D comes with support for head-mounted display and can work with most popular 3D scene formats, such as Wavefront OBJ or Lightwave 3D files. The package bundles classes for 3D positional audio, which can be used for producing various sound effects that can make a scenery seem more realistic.

Featuring a powerful and reliable stereoscopic rendering engine, Java 3D is a must-have toolkit for 3D graphics programming. It can be used with any Java-compliant integrated development environment, allowing developers to render 3D in Java and create compelling standalone applications and applets.