thanks for the answers of bram and bob, two days ago.

I would like to know if the EAI can be used for my problem : link
additional information to a vrml object ? if I have an object, engine
for example, and i want to associate specific information to this node
like its designation, its manufacturer... can i use the EAI ? If it is
possible, how ?

I had somme answers which gave me help but, these answers concerned the
display of its information. I am interesting by how link this
information to a vrml node anf if EAI can help me and use.

thanks for the answers

On Thu, 28 May 1998 08:53:21 -0700, maryse DA PONTE

it is certainly possible with the EAI. I assume that you are familiar
with Java programming. Here is a code snippet that describes what you
need to do:

1.      do all the EAI stuff; one of my tutorials (www.vruniverse.com)
gives you an introduction to EAI programming and you can find also
lots of info at the SGI website (www.cosmoworlds.com)

2.      get your nodes:
                Node first = browser.getNode("first");
                Node second = browser.getNode("second");

3.      create an object that holds all the information for your
nodes:
        class NodeInfo {
            Node myNode;
            String info1; etc.
            NodeInfo(Node myNode, String info1, String info2,...) {
                myNode = myNode;
                info1 = info1;
                etc.
             }
             accessor methods etc.
        }

4.      instantiate your NodeInfos and store them in a vector:
            Vector allMyNodes = new Vector();
            allMyNodes.addElement(new NodeInfo(first,
"manufacturere"...))

There are lots of other ways to do this. If you need complete control
of your VRML world then EAI is the way to go.

Markus

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Markus Roskothen
Information Architect at www.infoplasm.com and www.vruniverse.com
USA 510-864-9539