[x3d-public] Proposed Standard additions. MFStringSequencer and MFNodeSequncer

[John Carlson]

We can do this with SAI by adding and removing routes.  But the question
is, can we do it declaratively, without script?

John

On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 12:23 AM John Carlson <yottzumm at gmail.com> wrote:

> Say I want to take a [0,1] fraction key and map it to an MFString
> keyValue.  How do I do that in X3D?
>
> This might be used for alternating Text nodes, or ROUTEs (as nodes), see
> below.
>
> Also, can I take a similar key fraction and map to keyValue MFNodes?
>
> I realize that Switch plus and ScalarInterpolator would satisfy the latter.
>
> I’m not clear on how to do the former. This would be key to sending events
> to ROUTEs, changing the from/to node names and fields.
>
> This seems like a very powerful feature!  I just don’t know how to route
> SFString events to route statements.  Is there an alternative?
>
> Maybe I should create an Uber X3D?  Can we add DEF and name to ROUTEs, and
> make them first class nodes?
>
> I’m not sure how performant this would be, or even how implementable.
>
> It’s probably an idea to throw in the trash!  It’s derived from trying to
> reduce source code size.
>
> Thanks!
>
> John
>
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