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Frequently Asked Questions
What does CHAI stand for and how do you pronouce it? CHAI is the abbreviation of Computer Haptics & Active Interfaces and simply means tea in Hindi. So how should English-speakers pronounce CHAI? It's usually pronounced /chy/, but since tea itself was pronounced /ty/ for hundreds of years, we wouldn't be quick to correct anyone. Some people also pronounce it /kai/ that refers to a beverage made of spiced black tea, sweetener, and milk. How do I get started with CHAI 3D? The bestway is to download a copy, follow the instructions that can be found under the doc section. Going through the basic examples is the best way to get familiar with the different modules of CHAI 3D. The authors of CHAI have spent a considerable amount of time documenting the classes within the source code. Documentation is also available in HTML format here. For technical details about specific functions or algorithms, simply step through the source code. You may also find useful information through the forums. Can I contribute to CHAI 3D? Users are encouraged to submit contributions or report bugs. Please read over the contributions and copyright policy, which we have borrowed from VTK. The summary is that for logistic reasons, the copyright for all CHAI code goes to the CHAI team, and you can trust that we will maintain your name as it appears in your modified source. October 2005 - www.chai3d.org |
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