Possible Java 3D^TM 1.4 Improvements

This page lists the possible improvements to the implementation of Java 3D^TM version 1.4 that do not require API changes. This list is not prioritized, nor are any of these improvements guaranteed to be implemented. Click on the following link to see a description of the proposed Java 3D 1.4 API changes.

List of possible improvements

• Texture optimizations:
• Sub-texture image optimization
• Native support for ABGR format
• Use Pixel Buffer Objects
• Geometry optimization:
• Use Vertex Buffer Objects
• SetLive/ ClearLive MT cleanup
• Stop using finalize() to cleanup state
• Collection class usage:
• Use Set versus List when appropriate
• Use generic Collection rather than j3d-specific classes (e.g., UnorderList)
  
• Eliminate memory free lists
• Improve picking performance / reduce garbage generation (if picking does not move into core)
• Optimize CanvasViewCache to eliminate redundant operations & garbage generation
  

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