3D Graphics Programming with QuickDraw 3D 1.5.4

3D Viewer Routines

This section describes the routines provided by the 3D Viewer. You can use these routines to

create a new viewer object
dispose of a viewer object
attach a file or block of data to a viewer object
handle editing operations associated with a viewer object

You don't need to use all of these routines in order to use the 3D Viewer. For a description of which routines are required, see "Using the 3D Viewer" .

Most Macintosh 3D Viewer routines have equivalent routines for the Windows environment. A few significant programming differences are noted in the routine descriptions below.

Creating and Destroying Viewers

Attaching Data to a Viewer

Drawing a Viewer and its Contents

Managing Viewer Information and State

Updating Viewer Data

Handling Viewer Events

Managing Cursors

Handling Edit Commands