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