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Foil 55 VRML1.0 ShapeHints Node I

From Overview of VRML 1.0 Language with Examples CPS616 Basic Information Track for Computational Science -- Winter-Spring Semester 96 and 97. by Geoffrey C. Fox, Alvin Leung, Meryem Ispirli * See also color IMAGE

Moved in VRML2.0 to fields of geometry nodes
The ShapeHints node indicates that IndexedFaceSets are solid, contain ordered vertices, or contain convex faces.
These hints allow VRML implementations to optimize certain rendering features.
Optimizations that may be performed include enabling back-face culling and disabling two-sided lighting.
For example, if an object is solid and has ordered vertices, an implementation may turn on backface culling and turn off two-sided lighting.
If the object is not solid but has ordered vertices, it may turn off backface culling and turn on two-sided lighting.



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