What is CmSym?

A scene graph API developed in CM and a file format with C++ support (read/write).

Should I Use CmSym for my project/extension?

The CmSym file format is highly efficient means of transmitting graphics, and is strongly recommended for use in providing pre-generated graphics to extensions and Data Catalogs. The CmSym file format is also required for integration of Catalogs into Stage.

The CmSym real-time graphics code is no longer supported, and should not be used for any new development. While the code exists within the code base for CET, it is only maintained at it's current set of behaviors and performance. No new features will be developed, and no additional development will go into improving it's performance. All new development should instead leverage the 'Primitive3D'/Graph systems for generating programmatic, real-time graphics.

Where Can I Go to Learn More about CmSym?

The API is documented here.

The file format is documented here.