====== Introduction ======

Gorilla3D is an addon framework for Delphi Firemonkey 3D and it's not a game engine, even though we provide more and more design time editors to make things easier.

A 3D framework and a 3D engine are both tools used for creating 3D applications, but they have different purposes and functions.

A 3D framework is a collection of software libraries, APIs, and tools that provide a set of pre-built functionalities for building 3D applications. It typically includes tools for rendering 3D graphics, managing scenes, handling user input, and implementing physics simulations. The purpose of a 3D framework is to provide developers with a foundation on which they can build custom 3D applications with ease, without having to start from scratch.

On the other hand, a 3D engine is a software tool designed specifically for creating and running 3D applications. It is a more comprehensive solution that typically includes all the features of a 3D framework, as well as additional tools for managing game assets, handling animations, and implementing complex gameplay mechanics. The purpose of a 3D engine is to provide a complete solution for creating interactive 3D experiences, such as video games or virtual reality applications.

In summary, a 3D framework provides a foundation for building 3D applications, while a 3D engine is a more comprehensive solution that includes all the tools necessary for creating fully-featured 3D applications.

====== First Steps ======

Handling Gorilla3D is quite the same as using Firemonkey 3D.
The main difference is the usage of TGorillaViewport as the main component for display.
**You can no longer use a TViewport3D or TForm3D as basis for showing 3D content.**

The reason for that is, that Gorilla3D extends functionality a lot and needs special treatment, which the default viewport do not provide (f.e. Render-Passes, Lighting-Information, Shadow-Computation, ...).

But, let's  start and have quick look at the basic features of Gorilla3D and how they are going to be used.

    * [[viewport|Viewport]]
    * [[models|Models]]
      * [[animations|Animations]]
      * [[custommesh|Create a Mesh]]
    * [[materials|Materials]]
      * [[default-material|DefaultMaterial]]
      * [[material-behaviour|Material Behaviour]]
      * [[runtime-material|RuntimeMaterial]]
      * [[water|Water]]
      * [[textures|Textures]]
    * [[primitives|Primitives]]
    * [[cameras|Cameras]]
    * [[lights|Lights]]
    * [[terrain|Terrain]]
    * [[skybox|SkyBox]]
    * [[volumerendering|Volume Rendering]]
    * [[particles|Particles]]
    * [[physics|Physics]]
      * [[q3-physics-joints|Joints]]
    * [[fmodaudio|FMOD Audio]]
    * [[assetsmanager|Assets Manager]]
    * [[modelassembling|ModelAssembler]]
    * [[inventory|Inventory]]
    * [[dialogues|Dialogues]]
    * [[skillsystem|Skillsystem]]
    * [[inputpolling|Input Polling]]
    * [[pathfinding|Pathfinding]]
    * [[renderpass|Render Pass]]
      * [[environmentmap|Environment Mapping]]
      * [[realtimeglobalillumination|Realtime Global-Illumination]]
      * [[bloom|Bloom / Emissive Blurring]]
      * [[fxaa|FXAA]]
      * [[postfx|PostFX]]
    * [[shadows|Shadows]]
    * [[water|Water]]
    * [[bokeh|Bokeh]]
    * [[deftypes|Internal Model Definition]]
    * [[transparency|Transparency]]
    * [[layer3d|2D FMX components]]
    * [[scripting|Scripting]]
    * [[interaction|Interaction]]
      * [[picking|Picking]]
    * [[charactercontrolling|CharacterControlling]]
      * [[triggerpoints|TriggerPoints]]
      * [[animationcontroller|Animation Controller]]
      * [[audiomanagercontroller|Audio Manager Controller]]
    * [[prefabs|Prefabs]]
    * [[android|Android]]
    * [[cpp-builder|C++ Builder]]