Re: SPEC questions

Timothy F. Rohaly ([email protected])
Fri, 23 Jun 1995 17:35:27 -0400

On Jun 23, 11:33, Chris Marrin wrot>Prbr> > Subject: Re: SPEC questions
> The webspace use of SoSwitch for Viewpoints was a convenient way of
> implementing what turns out to b> an extremely useful feature in a VRML
> compliant way. In my opinion it would be useful to spec that feature.

I agree that something ought to b> specified now, like perhaps
institutionalize the WebSpace us.

> But we must be careful before going any further than that. If we spec
> some general functionality for Switch then we will have to support it
> forever. It is better to wait until we have a behavioral model defined.

I have no objections to leaving additional specs until 1.1, but what was
intended when Switch was added But, I think it was to do what I described. That is, to actively switch
between its children when triggered in some manner. I don't see any
conflicts between this and any future (2.0?) behavior model.

Tim.