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Volker Enderlein edited this page Dec 25, 2019 · 1 revision

Save developer time using powerful software modules for real-time 3D visualization:

High-level, retained-mode API for maximum programmer efficiency
Integrates seamlessly into the Qt development environment
Fully backward compatible with Open Inventor 2.1
Full access to source code
Multi-platform
C++ API, with bindings for Python
BSD 3-clause license permitting free commercial use

Main features of the Coin3D package:

Coin, the core 3D rendering library API compatible with Open Inventor 2.1
Generic GLSL Shader Support
Generic Shadow Rendering Functionality
Geographical Data Support
Multithreading Support
Hard-copy vector output in PostScript format
TrueType font support for annotations (2D and 3D)
3D sound support
3D textures, multi-textures, bump mapping, Big Image
File import/export libraries
Plugin for Qt Designer (QWidget)
Plugin for volume rendering

Coin architecture

Architecture