harfang3d/languages/hg_python/DESCRIPTION.rst

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Harfang for Python
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**3D real time visualization framework**

Harfang is a 3D real time visualization framework for the industry, the education and for scientists. It grants developpers the ability to create applications ranging from data visualization to games.

See https://www.harfang3d.com/license for licensing terms.

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| **Quickstart, command line method (Windows/Linux)**

1. Clone the tutorials' repository: 
    - ``git clone https://github.com/harfang3d/tutorials-hg2.git``
2. Enter the repository:
    - ``cd tutorials-hg2``
3. Compile the tutorial resources:
    - ``python3 -m harfang.bin assetc resources``
    - After the compilation process finishes, you should see a ``resources_compiled`` folder next to the resources folder.
4. Run the tutorials:
    - ``D:\tutorials-hg2>python3 draw_lines.py``

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| **Quickstart, drag & drop method (Windows)**

1. Download the tutorials https://github.com/harfang3d/tutorials-hg2 and unzip them to your computer (eg. *d:/tutorials-hg2*).
2. To compile the tutorial resources, download **assetc** for your platform: https://dev.harfang3d.com/releases/
3. Drag and drop the tutorial resources folder on the **`assetc** executable -OR- execute **assetc** passing it the path to the tutorial resources folder (eg. *assetc d:/tutorials-hg2/resources*).

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After the compilation process finishes, you should see a ``resources_compiled`` folder next to the resources folder. You can now execute the tutorials from the folder you unzipped them to.

    ``D:\tutorials-hg2>python draw_lines.py``

Alternatively you can open the tutorial folder and run the provided debug targets using `Visual Studio Code <https://code.visualstudio.com/>`_

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| **Screenshots**

The following screenshots were captured on a 2060RTX in 1080P running at 60FPS, GI is performed using screen space raytracing and does not require RTX capable hardware.

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| The NVIDIA USD Attic using the AAA renderer *(Courtesy of NVIDIA)*

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| Marine Melodies *(interactive musical experience)*

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| Cyber City *(CyberPunk City, CyberPunk Girl and Robot R32 by art-equilibrium, ILranch and ZeroArt3d)*

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| Sun Temple *(Sun Temple, courtesy of the Open Research Content Archive)*

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| Cafe Exterior *(Bistro, courtesy of the Open Research Content Archive)*

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| Sponza Atrium *(Sponza Atrium GLTF, courtesy of Crytek/Themaister)*

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| **Features**

| Scene API

* Node & component based
* Performance oriented

| Rendering pipeline

* Low-spec PBR rendering pipeline
* High-spec 'AAA' rendering pipeline (screen space GI & reflection)
* Support of user pipeline shaders

| VR API

* VR support via OpenVR/SteamVR with Eye tracking
* Compatible with the HTC Vive/Vive Pro, Valve Index, Lenovo Explorer, Oculus Rift S

| Physics API

* Rigid bodies, collisions, mechanical constraints
* Ray casting
* Fast & accurate

| Audio API

* Play/stream WAV/OGG formats
* 3D audio spatialization

More information on https://www.harfang3d.com/