X3D4AM, X3D for Advanced Modeling Examples Archive, Texture Mapping

X3D Example Archives: X3D4AM, X3D for Advanced Modeling, Texture Mapping

This chapter demonstrates techniques for texture mapping, multitextures, and 3D textures.

Texture mapping maps images to geometry nodes.

Images can be provided by ImageTexture, MovieTexture or PixelTexture nodes.
TextureCoordinate and TextureCoordinateGenerator can select image-texture coordinates for direct matching with geometry vertices. Animation can be provided by TexCoordChaser2D and TexCoordDamper2D
TextureProperties provides precise fine-grained control over application of image textures to geometry.
TextureTransform shifts 2D texture coordinates for positioning, orienting and scaling image textures on geometry.

Multitexture techniques apply multiple textures to a single set of geometry, enabling a variety of visual effects such as light mapping and environment mapping.

MultiTexture node can contain multiple ImageTexture, MovieTexture and PixelTexture nodes.
MultiTextureCoordinate node can contain TextureCoordinate or TextureCoordinateGenerator nodes.
MultiTextureTransform node contains TextureTransform nodes that correspond to each texture image.

3D texture techniques apply volumetric textures that describe a volume in space, rather than a flat surface.

ComposedTexture3D, ImageTexture3D and PixelTexture3D define 3D image-based texture maps.
TextureCoordinate3D and TextureCoordinate4D map 3D textures to vertices.
TextureTransform3D and TextureTransformMatrix3D apply a 3D transformation to texture coordinates.

5 X3D Models		X3D Model Descriptions
	Multi Texture Design Pattern	Design pattern for MultiTexture, MultiTextureCoordinate, MultiTextureTransform node correspondences
	Multi Texture Teapot	MultiTextureTeapot X3D example uses texture, material and TextureCoordinateGenerator properties provided by Castle Game Engine example model, applied to the Newell Teapot geometry. Also added X3D logo for coolness!
	Texture Angle Viewer	View a given texture from different angles to judge readability, example use is a QR code.
	Texture Map Comparisons Cylinder	Compare ImageTexture mapping for a variety of geometry nodes. This is an excellent test scene for different X3D browsers. Specification reference: X3D Abstract Specification, 18.2.3 Texture coordinates
	Texture Map Comparisons Rectangle	Compare ImageTexture mapping for a variety of geometry nodes. This is an excellent test scene for different X3D browsers. Specification reference: X3D Abstract Specification, 18.2.3 Texture coordinates

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