see also toolbox/src/exampleCode/performer
for the beginnings of the performer example source subtree.
IRIS Performer is a powerful and extensible programming interface which integrates multiprocessed scene rendering with the IRIX operating system and REACT extensions. IRIS Performer is used to create real-time visual simulation and other interactive three-dimensional graphics applications on Silicon Graphics systems.
This article is an overview of the new features in Performer 2.0. It also includes some practical tips intended for those familiar with Performer 1.2 but who have not yet had exposure to the new release. For in-depth information about any particular feature, refer to the IRIS Performer Programming Guide, available on-line with InSight(1), or the Performer pages in Silicon Surf, available at the URL http://www.sgi.com/Technology/Performer.html.
A description of the functionality and operation of IRIS Performer, the Silicon Graphics toolkit for developers of real-time, 3D graphics software.
This report provides a complete description of the core functionality of IRIS Performer, and in any Performer utility functions. It is intended to help developers determine whether IRIS Performer is suitable for their application, and to provide an introductory overview for programmers. For more detailed information on writing applications using IRIS Performer, see the IRIS Performer Programming Guide.
These functions constitute the entirety of IRIS Performer. All libpf, libpr, and libpfutil functions have a complete description available via the IRIX man command. The following list is shows functions arranged by intended use and is provided for your use as both a quick reference and an API directory.
Technical Overview of IRIS Performer 2.0 including:
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