pivy
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Description:
Python bindings to coin3d
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.6.10@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 23, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: python 3d-graphics coin3d opengl cad
Install: brew install pivy
About:
Pivy is a Python binding for Coin3D, enabling developers to create 3D applications using Python. It provides a comprehensive interface to the Coin scene graph library, similar to the original C++ API. This allows for rapid prototyping and development of interactive 3D visualizations without the verbosity of C++.
Key Features:
  • Complete Python interface to Coin3D
  • Supports Open Inventor 2.1 specification
  • Integration with SoQt for GUI components
  • Object-oriented scene graph manipulation
Use Cases:
  • Developing scientific visualization tools
  • Building 3D modeling applications
  • Creating interactive educational software
Alternatives:
  • PyOpenGL – Lower-level bindings to OpenGL, requiring manual scene graph management
  • VTK Python bindings – Focuses on scientific data visualization rather than general 3D scene graphs
Version History
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