[comp.graphics] 3D Graphics routines

noel@mel.cipl.uiowa.edu (10/13/90)

I need MSC callable graphics routines to plot 3D graphs (xyz), must be
able to handle axes, tick marks and labels. It would be great if included
were  mesh plots and hidden line removal.  This is for personal use so I
would like PD software options but will consider commercially available 
software.  I've seen adds for the following packages:

	1) Dynamics Graphics Libraries from  Chirp Technical Services,
	2) Plot88 from Plotworks, Inc. and
	3) a scientific and engineering package from Quinn Curtis

Does any one have experience with these or other similar packages?  I can
use any and all suggestions.

Does any one know of MSC callable routines to display a 
512 x 480 X 8 bit gray scale image on a VGA screen.  The image is acquired 
from an Imaging Technologies frame grabber.  We would also like to output 
these images to a HP laser printer.  Again any help or ideas are greatly
appreciated.


Mike				NOEL@MEL.CIPL.UIOWA.EDU