Summary of Amendments

The IBM GDDM/graPHIGS Programming Interface 2.2.5 and IBM AIXwindows Environment/6000 (1.2.5) 3D Feature offer several new functions which are described in this edition.

Documented Function Enhancements:

This document includes functional additions and enhancements, including new information related to the following:

• Shield Alpha Value
• Rendering Pipeline
• Morphing Overview
• Modeling Clipping
• Lighting, Shading, and Color Selection
• Lighting
• Shading
• Annotation Text and Marker HLHSR Procop
• Transparency and Alpha Blending
• Texture Mapping
• "Line-On-Line Highlighting" contained in "Frame Buffer Comparison Options"

Documentation Improvements

This edition also contains various editorial and formatting changes designed to make it a better information resource.