The API basically allows you to create a 3D scene and add objects to it then you can render the view of a camera to a render target. The API also includes audio and physics support. The API is also going to be open souce.

The name OpenSceneGraph seemed like a natural choice but it is already taken. I would like a name that can be abbreviated in about 2-4 letters and it would be even better if it could be read as a word. An example would be GIMP.

Why not call it Stevie3D. Catchy.

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Original post by CzarKirk Why not call it Stevie3D. Catchy.

not quite the level of professionalism I was looking for... lol

I'd call it SAGE: Super Awesome Game Engine.

3DeFacto

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Original post by SteveDeFacto The API basically allows you to create a 3D scene and add objects to it then you can render the view of a camera to a render target. The API also includes audio and physics support. The API is also going to be open souce. The name OpenSceneGraph seemed like a natural choice but it is already taken. I would like a name that can be abbreviated in about 2-4 letters and it would be even better if it could be read as a word. An example would be GIMP.

GIMP is a stupid name. A gimp is a sexually submissive male in a sadomasochistic relationship. I feel embarrassed when people ask me what I did my graphics with and I have to tell them I did them with the gimp.

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Anyway, a good way to name an API is to take an adjective which describes it, and prepend that to a 2 or 3 letter acronym for something technical. For example, Awesome Renderable Scene Engine, or Fantastic Automatic Rendering Template. Those are sensible acronyms.

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Original post by SteveDeFacto Quote: Original post by CzarKirk Why not call it Stevie3D. Catchy. not quite the level of professionalism I was looking for... lol

Business Utility for Recreation Professionals, then.

How about KOSG-- Khaiy's OpenSceneGraph? It sounds catchy to me.

Or perhaps OSD-- OpenSceneDirector?

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Original post by Sneftel Business Utility for Recreation Professionals, then.

'Fast And Reliable Technology' gets my vote.

I'd call it Miranda. More developers would want to pick her up and learn the API.
I would call it SSG: Slick Scene Graph
I would call it TD or ThreeDee
How about: ThirD
Why not call it: DepthEngine
Or how about: TriangleOrchestra
Or why not: EuclidSolid
A simple "Geom" would suffice if you are into minimalism. Engeom is another possible name. (Engine + geom)

Naming an API has a long lasting impact on the first impression of other developers, so name it wisely.