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tov version: 2004.08.10

[Main Features]: This Java applet implements a color three-D object viewer with shaded, hidden-line, and wireframe displaying options. Simple back-face culling, depth cueing, and z-buffer for hidden surface removal are used. Several parameters are provided, including initial position, spinning mode, displaying mode, scale, overall transparency, etc.

[Customizable Parameters]: Four sample data files are provided (tov_blocks.txt, tov_helicopter_1.txt, tov_helicopter_n.txt, and tov_face.txt). Edit one of the data files (or create your own) according to the format in the commented HTML example. (Cut and paste the code in this commented HTML example, tov.html)

[Execution Tips]: Play with those buttons. They should be self-explanatory.

[Download and Installation Guide]: Be sure to read our FAQ 1 about license agreement before you use this program. Download and uncompress the file tov.zip under your web directory. Use a file editor (e.g. WordPad) to open this file and copy the code segemnt between starting and ending APPLET tags into your desirable HTML file. Supply your own data and type in their values in the data file (e.g. tov_blocks.txt).

[More Package Info]:
  • File Description:
  • tov.html - this file
  • tov.jar - TOV program classes
  • tov*.txt - sample data files
  • tov*.gif - button images
  • Possible Future Updates:
  • Add primitive shapes for easy construction
  • Add transparency property for subparts
  • Support STL format