x_ite 8.8.7 → 8.9.0

package/docs/_posts/components/Interpolation/ColorInterpolator.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: ColorInterpolator
-date: 2022-01-07
+date: 2023-01-07
 nav: components-Interpolation
 categories: [components, Interpolation]
 tags: [ColorInterpolator, Interpolation]
@@ -13,9 +13,9 @@ tags: [ColorInterpolator, Interpolation]
 
 ## Overview
 
-ColorInterpolator generates a range of Color values that can be ROUTEd to a `<Color>` node's color attribute.
+ColorInterpolator generates a range of color values. Authors can ROUTE value_changed output events to various color fields of Material or Color nodes.
 
-The ColorInterpolator node belongs to the **Interpolation** component and its default container field is *children.* It is available since X3D version 2.0 or later.
+The ColorInterpolator node belongs to the **Interpolation** component and its default container field is *children.* It is available from X3D version 2.0 or higher.
 
 ## Hierarchy
 
@@ -30,23 +30,44 @@ The ColorInterpolator node belongs to the **Interpolation** component and its de
 
 ### SFNode [in, out] **metadata** NULL <small>[X3DMetadataObject]</small>
 
-Metadata are not part of the X3D world and not interpreted by the X3D browser, but they can be accessed via the ECMAScript interface.
+Information about this node can be contained in a MetadataBoolean, MetadataDouble, MetadataFloat, MetadataInteger, MetadataString or MetadataSet node.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- [X3D Architecture 7.2.4 Metadata](https://www.web3d.org/specifications/X3Dv4Draft/ISO-IEC19775-1v4-CD1/Part01/components/core.html#Metadata){:target="_blank"}
 
 ### SFFloat [in] **set_fraction** <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
 *set_fraction* selects input key for corresponding keyValue output.
 
-### MFFloat [in, out] **key** [ ] <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
+#### Hint
 
-Definition parameters for linear-interpolation function time intervals, in increasing order and corresponding to keyValues.
+- *set_fraction* values are typically in same range interval as values in the key array. Response to an input *set_fraction* value less than minimum is equivalent to minimum key, and response to an input *set_fraction* value greater than maximum is equivalent to maximum key.
 
 #### Warning
 
+- It is an error to define this transient inputOnly field in an X3D file, instead only use it a destination for ROUTE events.
+
+### MFFloat [in, out] **key** [ ] <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
+
+Definition values for linear-interpolation function input intervals, listed in non-decreasing order and corresponding to a value in the keyValue array.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- Typical interval for values in *key* array is within range of 0 to 1, but larger intervals can be defined with arbitrary bounds.
+
+#### Warnings
+
 - Number of keys must match number of keyValues!
+- Values in *key* array shall be monotonically non-decreasing, meaning that each value is greater than or equal to the preceding value.
 
 ### MFColor [in, out] **keyValue** [ ] <small>[0,1]</small>
 
-Output values for linear interpolation, each corresponding to time-fraction keys.
+Output values for linear interpolation, each corresponding to an input-fraction value in the key array.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- [Identical adjacent entries in *keyValue* array have the effect of defining constant-value step functions.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Step_function){:target="_blank"}
 
 #### Warning
 
@@ -56,18 +77,27 @@ Output values for linear interpolation, each corresponding to time-fraction keys
 
 Linearly interpolated output value determined by current key time and corresponding keyValue pair.
 
-## Description
+#### Hint
+
+- X3D players might not send unchanging intermediate values, thus avoiding excessive superfluous events that have no effect.
+
+#### Warning
+
+- It is an error to define this transient outputOnly field in an X3D file, instead only use it a source for ROUTE events.
+
+## Advisories
 
 ### Hints
 
 - Typical input connection is ROUTE someTimeSensorDEF.fraction_changed TO thisInterpolatorDEF.set_fraction.
 - Typical output connection is ROUTE thisInterpolatorDEF.value_changed TO someDestinationNodeDEF.set_someAttribute.
+- [X3D Scene Authoring Hints, Color](https://www.web3d.org/x3d/content/examples/X3dSceneAuthoringHints.html#Color){:target="_blank"}
+- [Example scenes and authoring assets](https://x3dgraphics.com/examples/X3dForWebAuthors/Chapter07EventAnimationInterpolation){:target="_blank"}
 
 ## Example
 
 <x3d-canvas src="https://create3000.github.io/media/examples/Interpolation/ColorInterpolator/ColorInterpolator.x3d" update="auto"></x3d-canvas>
 
-## External Links
+## See Also
 
-- [X3D Specification of ColorInterpolator](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/interpolators.html#ColorInterpolator){:target="_blank"}
-- [X3D Scene Authoring Hints, Color](https://www.web3d.org/x3d/content/examples/X3dSceneAuthoringHints.html#Color){:target="_blank"}
+- [X3D Specification of ColorInterpolator node](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/interpolators.html#ColorInterpolator){:target="_blank"}

package/docs/_posts/components/Interpolation/CoordinateInterpolator.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: CoordinateInterpolator
-date: 2022-01-07
+date: 2023-01-07
 nav: components-Interpolation
 categories: [components, Interpolation]
 tags: [CoordinateInterpolator, Interpolation]
@@ -13,9 +13,9 @@ tags: [CoordinateInterpolator, Interpolation]
 
 ## Overview
 
-CoordinateInterpolator generates a series of Coordinate values that can be ROUTEd to a `<Coordinate>` node's 'point' attribute or another Vector3FloatArray attribute.
+CoordinateInterpolator linearly interpolates among a list of 3-tuple MFVec3f arrays, producing a single MFVec3f array that is fractional average between two nearest arrays in the list. Authors can ROUTE value_changed output events (an array of 3-tuple SFVec3f values) to a Coordinate node's point field, or to another MFVec3f field.
 
-The CoordinateInterpolator node belongs to the **Interpolation** component and its default container field is *children.* It is available since X3D version 2.0 or later.
+The CoordinateInterpolator node belongs to the **Interpolation** component and its default container field is *children.* It is available from X3D version 2.0 or higher.
 
 ## Hierarchy
 
@@ -30,47 +30,73 @@ The CoordinateInterpolator node belongs to the **Interpolation** component and i
 
 ### SFNode [in, out] **metadata** NULL <small>[X3DMetadataObject]</small>
 
-Metadata are not part of the X3D world and not interpreted by the X3D browser, but they can be accessed via the ECMAScript interface.
+Information about this node can be contained in a MetadataBoolean, MetadataDouble, MetadataFloat, MetadataInteger, MetadataString or MetadataSet node.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- [X3D Architecture 7.2.4 Metadata](https://www.web3d.org/specifications/X3Dv4Draft/ISO-IEC19775-1v4-CD1/Part01/components/core.html#Metadata){:target="_blank"}
 
 ### SFFloat [in] **set_fraction** <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
 *set_fraction* selects input key for corresponding keyValue output.
 
+#### Hint
+
+- *set_fraction* values are typically in same range interval as values in the key array. Response to an input *set_fraction* value less than minimum is equivalent to minimum key, and response to an input *set_fraction* value greater than maximum is equivalent to maximum key.
+
+#### Warning
+
+- It is an error to define this transient inputOnly field in an X3D file, instead only use it a destination for ROUTE events.
+
 ### MFFloat [in, out] **key** [ ] <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
-Definition parameters for linear-interpolation function time intervals, in increasing order and corresponding to keyValues.
+Definition values for linear-interpolation function input intervals, listed in non-decreasing order and corresponding to a value in the keyValue array.
 
 #### Hints
 
-- Number of keyValues must be an integer multiple of the number of keys! KeyValue/key integer multiple defines how many coordinates are sent in value_changed outputOnlys.
+- Number of keyValues must be an integer multiple of the number of keys!
+- KeyValue/*key* integer multiple defines how many coordinates are sent in value_changed outputOnlys.
+- Typical interval for values in *key* array is within range of 0 to 1, but larger intervals can be defined with arbitrary bounds.
+
+#### Warning
+
+- Values in *key* array shall be monotonically non-decreasing, meaning that each value is greater than or equal to the preceding value.
 
 ### MFVec3f [in, out] **keyValue** [ ] <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
-Output values for linear interpolation, each corresponding to time-fraction keys.
+Output values for linear interpolation, each corresponding to an input-fraction value in the key array.
 
 #### Hints
 
-- Number of keyValues must be an integer multiple of the number of keys! KeyValue/key integer multiple defines how many coordinates are sent in value_changed outputOnlys.
+- [Identical adjacent entries in *keyValue* array have the effect of defining constant-value step functions.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Step_function){:target="_blank"}
+- Number of keyValues must be an integer multiple of the number of keys!
+- *keyValue*/key integer multiple defines how many coordinates are sent in value_changed outputOnlys.
 
 ### MFVec3f [out] **value_changed**
 
 Linearly interpolated output value determined by current key time and corresponding keyValue pair.
 
-#### Hint
+#### Hints
+
+- X3D players might not send unchanging intermediate values, thus avoiding excessive superfluous events that have no effect.
+- KeyValue/key integer multiple defines how many coordinates are sent in *value_changed* outputOnlys.
+
+#### Warning
 
-- KeyValue/key integer multiple defines how many coordinates are sent in value_changed outputOnlys.
+- It is an error to define this transient outputOnly field in an X3D file, instead only use it a source for ROUTE events.
 
-## Description
+## Advisories
 
 ### Hints
 
 - Typical input connection is ROUTE someTimeSensorDEF.fraction_changed TO thisInterpolatorDEF.set_fraction.
 - Typical output connection is ROUTE thisInterpolatorDEF.value_changed TO someDestinationNodeDEF.set_someAttribute.
+- [Example scenes and authoring assets](https://x3dgraphics.com/examples/X3dForWebAuthors/Chapter07EventAnimationInterpolation){:target="_blank"}
 
 ## Example
 
 <x3d-canvas src="https://create3000.github.io/media/examples/Interpolation/CoordinateInterpolator/CoordinateInterpolator.x3d" update="auto"></x3d-canvas>
 
-## External Links
+## See Also
 
-- [X3D Specification of CoordinateInterpolator](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/interpolators.html#CoordinateInterpolator){:target="_blank"}
+- [X3D Specification of CoordinateInterpolator node](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/interpolators.html#CoordinateInterpolator){:target="_blank"}

package/docs/_posts/components/Interpolation/CoordinateInterpolator2D.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: CoordinateInterpolator2D
-date: 2022-01-07
+date: 2023-01-07
 nav: components-Interpolation
 categories: [components, Interpolation]
 tags: [CoordinateInterpolator2D, Interpolation]
@@ -13,9 +13,9 @@ tags: [CoordinateInterpolator2D, Interpolation]
 
 ## Overview
 
-CoordinateInterpolator2D generates a series of SFVec2f or MFVec2f 2-tuple float values that can be ROUTEd to a SFVec2f or MFVec2f attribute.
+CoordinateInterpolator2D generates a series of SFVec2f or MFVec2f 2-tuple float values. Authors can ROUTE value_changed output events to a SFVec2f or MFVec2f attribute.
 
-The CoordinateInterpolator2D node belongs to the **Interpolation** component and its default container field is *children.* It is available since X3D version 3.0 or later.
+The CoordinateInterpolator2D node belongs to the **Interpolation** component and its default container field is *children.* It is available from X3D version 3.0 or higher.
 
 ## Hierarchy
 
@@ -30,44 +30,73 @@ The CoordinateInterpolator2D node belongs to the **Interpolation** component and
 
 ### SFNode [in, out] **metadata** NULL <small>[X3DMetadataObject]</small>
 
-Metadata are not part of the X3D world and not interpreted by the X3D browser, but they can be accessed via the ECMAScript interface.
+Information about this node can be contained in a MetadataBoolean, MetadataDouble, MetadataFloat, MetadataInteger, MetadataString or MetadataSet node.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- [X3D Architecture 7.2.4 Metadata](https://www.web3d.org/specifications/X3Dv4Draft/ISO-IEC19775-1v4-CD1/Part01/components/core.html#Metadata){:target="_blank"}
 
 ### SFFloat [in] **set_fraction** <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
 *set_fraction* selects input key for corresponding keyValue output.
 
+#### Hint
+
+- *set_fraction* values are typically in same range interval as values in the key array. Response to an input *set_fraction* value less than minimum is equivalent to minimum key, and response to an input *set_fraction* value greater than maximum is equivalent to maximum key.
+
+#### Warning
+
+- It is an error to define this transient inputOnly field in an X3D file, instead only use it a destination for ROUTE events.
+
 ### MFFloat [in, out] **key** [ ] <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
-Definition parameters for linear-interpolation function time intervals, in increasing order and corresponding to keyValues.
+Definition values for linear-interpolation function input intervals, listed in non-decreasing order and corresponding to a value in the keyValue array.
 
 #### Hints
 
-- Number of keyValues must be an integer multiple of the number of keys! KeyValue/key integer multiple defines how many coordinates are sent in value_changed outputOnlys.
+- Number of keyValues must be an integer multiple of the number of keys!
+- KeyValue/*key* integer multiple defines how many coordinates are sent in value_changed outputOnlys.
+- Typical interval for values in *key* array is within range of 0 to 1, but larger intervals can be defined with arbitrary bounds.
+
+#### Warning
+
+- Values in *key* array shall be monotonically non-decreasing, meaning that each value is greater than or equal to the preceding value.
 
 ### MFVec2f [in, out] **keyValue** [ ] <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
-Output values for linear interpolation, each corresponding to time-fraction keys.
+Output values for linear interpolation, each corresponding to an input-fraction value in the key array.
 
 #### Hints
 
-- Number of keyValues must be an integer multiple of the number of keys! KeyValue/key integer multiple defines how many coordinates are sent in value_changed outputOnlys.
+- [Identical adjacent entries in *keyValue* array have the effect of defining constant-value step functions.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Step_function){:target="_blank"}
+- Number of keyValues must be an integer multiple of the number of keys!
+- *keyValue*/key integer multiple defines how many coordinates are sent in value_changed outputOnlys.
 
 ### MFVec2f [out] **value_changed**
 
 Linearly interpolated output value determined by current key time and corresponding keyValue pair.
 
-#### Hint
+#### Hints
 
-- KeyValue/key integer multiple defines how many coordinates are sent in value_changed outputOnlys.
+- X3D players might not send unchanging intermediate values, thus avoiding excessive superfluous events that have no effect.
+- KeyValue/key integer multiple defines how many coordinates are sent in *value_changed* outputOnlys.
 
-## Description
+#### Warning
+
+- It is an error to define this transient outputOnly field in an X3D file, instead only use it a source for ROUTE events.
+
+## Advisories
 
 ### Hints
 
 - Typical input connection is ROUTE someTimeSensorDEF.fraction_changed TO thisInterpolatorDEF.set_fraction.
 - Typical output connection is ROUTE thisInterpolatorDEF.value_changed TO someDestinationNodeDEF.set_someAttribute.
-- Include `<component name='Interpolation' level='3'/>`
+- [Example scenes and authoring assets](https://x3dgraphics.com/examples/X3dForWebAuthors/Chapter07EventAnimationInterpolation){:target="_blank"}
+
+### Warning
+
+- Requires X3D `profile='Full'` or else include `<component name='Interpolation' level='3'/>`
 
-## External Links
+## See Also
 
-- [X3D Specification of CoordinateInterpolator2D](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/interpolators.html#CoordinateInterpolator2D){:target="_blank"}
+- [X3D Specification of CoordinateInterpolator2D node](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/interpolators.html#CoordinateInterpolator2D){:target="_blank"}

package/docs/_posts/components/Interpolation/EaseInEaseOut.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: EaseInEaseOut
-date: 2022-01-07
+date: 2023-01-07
 nav: components-Interpolation
 categories: [components, Interpolation]
 tags: [EaseInEaseOut, Interpolation]
@@ -13,9 +13,9 @@ tags: [EaseInEaseOut, Interpolation]
 
 ## Overview
 
-EaseInEaseOut enables gradual animation transitions by modifying TimeSensor fraction outputs. Output values are modified fractions that can be ROUTEd to an interpolator, a sequencer, or another SFFloat attribute.
+EaseInEaseOut enables gradual animation transitions by modifying TimeSensor fraction outputs. Output values are modified fractions. Authors can ROUTE value_changed output events to an interpolator, a sequencer, or another SFFloat attribute.
 
-The EaseInEaseOut node belongs to the **Interpolation** component and its default container field is *children.* It is available since X3D version 3.2 or later.
+The EaseInEaseOut node belongs to the **Interpolation** component and its default container field is *children.* It is available from X3D version 3.2 or higher.
 
 ## Hierarchy
 
@@ -28,19 +28,36 @@ The EaseInEaseOut node belongs to the **Interpolation** component and its defaul
 
 ### SFNode [in, out] **metadata** NULL <small>[X3DMetadataObject]</small>
 
-Metadata are not part of the X3D world and not interpreted by the X3D browser, but they can be accessed via the ECMAScript interface.
+Information about this node can be contained in a MetadataBoolean, MetadataDouble, MetadataFloat, MetadataInteger, MetadataString or MetadataSet node.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- [X3D Architecture 7.2.4 Metadata](https://www.web3d.org/specifications/X3Dv4Draft/ISO-IEC19775-1v4-CD1/Part01/components/core.html#Metadata){:target="_blank"}
 
 ### SFFloat [in] **set_fraction** <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
-*set_fraction* selects input fraction for computation of corresponding easeInEaseOut output value, modifiedFraction_changed.
+*set_fraction* selects input *fraction* for computation of corresponding easeInEaseOut output value, modifiedFraction_changed.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- *set_fraction* values are typically in same range interval as values in the key array. Response to an input *set_fraction* value less than minimum is equivalent to minimum key, and response to an input *set_fraction* value greater than maximum is equivalent to maximum key.
+
+#### Warning
+
+- It is an error to define this transient inputOnly field in an X3D file, instead only use it a destination for ROUTE events.
 
 ### MFFloat [in, out] **key** [ ] <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
-Definition parameters for linear-interpolation function time intervals, in increasing order and corresponding to easeInEaseOut array.
+Definition values for linear-interpolation function input intervals, listed in non-decreasing order and corresponding to easeInEaseOut array.
 
-#### Hint
+#### Hints
 
 - Number of keys must be one more than the number of easeInEaseOut values!
+- Typical interval for values in *key* array is within range of 0 to 1, but larger intervals can be defined with arbitrary bounds.
+
+#### Warning
+
+- Values in *key* array shall be monotonically non-decreasing, meaning that each value is greater than or equal to the preceding value.
 
 ### MFVec2f [in, out] **easeInEaseOut** [ ] <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
@@ -48,20 +65,27 @@ Array of paired values for easeOut fraction and easeIn fraction within each key
 
 #### Hint
 
-- Number of easeInEaseOut values must be one less than the number of keys.
+- Number of *easeInEaseOut* values must be one less than the number of keys.
 
 ### SFFloat [out] **modifiedFraction_changed**
 
 Interpolated output value determined by current key time, corresponding easeInEaseOut smoothing intervals, and corresponding key pair.
 
-## Description
+#### Warning
+
+- It is an error to define this transient outputOnly field in an X3D file, instead only use it a source for ROUTE events.
+
+## Advisories
 
 ### Hints
 
 - Typical input connection is ROUTE someTimeSensorDEF.fraction_changed TO thisEaseInEaseOutDEF.set_fraction
 - Typical output connection is ROUTE thisEaseInEaseOutDEF.modifiedFraction_changed TO someDestinationNodeDEF.set_fraction.
-- Include `<component name='Interpolation' level='3'/>`
 
-## External Links
+### Warning
+
+- Requires X3D `profile='Full'` or else include `<component name='Interpolation' level='3'/>`
+
+## See Also
 
-- [X3D Specification of EaseInEaseOut](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/interpolators.html#EaseInEaseOut){:target="_blank"}
+- [X3D Specification of EaseInEaseOut node](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/interpolators.html#EaseInEaseOut){:target="_blank"}

package/docs/_posts/components/Interpolation/NormalInterpolator.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: NormalInterpolator
-date: 2022-01-07
+date: 2023-01-07
 nav: components-Interpolation
 categories: [components, Interpolation]
 tags: [NormalInterpolator, Interpolation]
@@ -13,9 +13,9 @@ tags: [NormalInterpolator, Interpolation]
 
 ## Overview
 
-NormalInterpolator generates a series of normal (perpendicular) vector sets along the surface of a unit sphere ROUTE values to vector attribute of a `<Normal>` node or another Vector3FloatArray attribute
+NormalInterpolator generates a series of normal (perpendicular) 3-tuple SFVec3f values. Each vector value has unit length, i.e. the set of allowed vectors describes the surface of a unit sphere. Authors can ROUTE value_changed output events to a Normal node's vector field, or to another 3-tuple SFVec3f field.
 
-The NormalInterpolator node belongs to the **Interpolation** component and its default container field is *children.* It is available since X3D version 2.0 or later.
+The NormalInterpolator node belongs to the **Interpolation** component and its default container field is *children.* It is available from X3D version 2.0 or higher.
 
 ## Hierarchy
 
@@ -30,23 +30,44 @@ The NormalInterpolator node belongs to the **Interpolation** component and its d
 
 ### SFNode [in, out] **metadata** NULL <small>[X3DMetadataObject]</small>
 
-Metadata are not part of the X3D world and not interpreted by the X3D browser, but they can be accessed via the ECMAScript interface.
+Information about this node can be contained in a MetadataBoolean, MetadataDouble, MetadataFloat, MetadataInteger, MetadataString or MetadataSet node.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- [X3D Architecture 7.2.4 Metadata](https://www.web3d.org/specifications/X3Dv4Draft/ISO-IEC19775-1v4-CD1/Part01/components/core.html#Metadata){:target="_blank"}
 
 ### SFFloat [in] **set_fraction** <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
 *set_fraction* selects input key for corresponding keyValue output.
 
-### MFFloat [in, out] **key** [ ] <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
+#### Hint
 
-Definition parameters for linear-interpolation function time intervals, in increasing order and corresponding to keyValues.
+- *set_fraction* values are typically in same range interval as values in the key array. Response to an input *set_fraction* value less than minimum is equivalent to minimum key, and response to an input *set_fraction* value greater than maximum is equivalent to maximum key.
 
 #### Warning
 
+- It is an error to define this transient inputOnly field in an X3D file, instead only use it a destination for ROUTE events.
+
+### MFFloat [in, out] **key** [ ] <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
+
+Definition values for linear-interpolation function input intervals, listed in non-decreasing order and corresponding to a value in the keyValue array.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- Typical interval for values in *key* array is within range of 0 to 1, but larger intervals can be defined with arbitrary bounds.
+
+#### Warnings
+
 - Number of keys must match number of keyValues!
+- Values in *key* array shall be monotonically non-decreasing, meaning that each value is greater than or equal to the preceding value.
 
 ### MFVec3f [in, out] **keyValue** [ ] <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
-Output values for linear interpolation, each corresponding to time-fraction keys.
+Output values for linear interpolation, each corresponding to an input-fraction value in the key array.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- [Identical adjacent entries in *keyValue* array have the effect of defining constant-value step functions.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Step_function){:target="_blank"}
 
 #### Warning
 
@@ -56,13 +77,22 @@ Output values for linear interpolation, each corresponding to time-fraction keys
 
 Linearly interpolated output value determined by current key time and corresponding keyValue pair.
 
-## Description
+#### Hint
+
+- X3D players might not send unchanging intermediate values, thus avoiding excessive superfluous events that have no effect.
+
+#### Warning
+
+- It is an error to define this transient outputOnly field in an X3D file, instead only use it a source for ROUTE events.
+
+## Advisories
 
 ### Hints
 
 - Typical input connection is ROUTE someTimeSensorDEF.fraction_changed TO thisInterpolatorDEF.set_fraction
 - Typical output connection is ROUTE thisInterpolatorDEF.value_changed TO someDestinationNodeDEF.set_someAttribute.
+- [Example scenes and authoring assets](https://x3dgraphics.com/examples/X3dForWebAuthors/Chapter07EventAnimationInterpolation){:target="_blank"}
 
-## External Links
+## See Also
 
-- [X3D Specification of NormalInterpolator](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/interpolators.html#NormalInterpolator){:target="_blank"}
+- [X3D Specification of NormalInterpolator node](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/interpolators.html#NormalInterpolator){:target="_blank"}

package/docs/_posts/components/Interpolation/OrientationInterpolator.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: OrientationInterpolator
-date: 2022-01-07
+date: 2023-01-07
 nav: components-Interpolation
 categories: [components, Interpolation]
 tags: [OrientationInterpolator, Interpolation]
@@ -13,9 +13,9 @@ tags: [OrientationInterpolator, Interpolation]
 
 ## Overview
 
-OrientationInterpolator generates a series of rotation values. Results can be ROUTEd to a `<Transform>` node's 'rotation' attribute or another Rotations attribute
+OrientationInterpolator generates a series of 4-tuple axis-angle SFRotation values. Authors can ROUTE value_changed output events to a Transform node's rotation field or to another 4-tuple SFRotation field.
 
-The OrientationInterpolator node belongs to the **Interpolation** component and its default container field is *children.* It is available since X3D version 2.0 or later.
+The OrientationInterpolator node belongs to the **Interpolation** component and its default container field is *children.* It is available from X3D version 2.0 or higher.
 
 ## Hierarchy
 
@@ -30,23 +30,44 @@ The OrientationInterpolator node belongs to the **Interpolation** component and
 
 ### SFNode [in, out] **metadata** NULL <small>[X3DMetadataObject]</small>
 
-Metadata are not part of the X3D world and not interpreted by the X3D browser, but they can be accessed via the ECMAScript interface.
+Information about this node can be contained in a MetadataBoolean, MetadataDouble, MetadataFloat, MetadataInteger, MetadataString or MetadataSet node.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- [X3D Architecture 7.2.4 Metadata](https://www.web3d.org/specifications/X3Dv4Draft/ISO-IEC19775-1v4-CD1/Part01/components/core.html#Metadata){:target="_blank"}
 
 ### SFFloat [in] **set_fraction** <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
 *set_fraction* selects input key for corresponding keyValue output.
 
-### MFFloat [in, out] **key** [ ] <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
+#### Hint
 
-Definition parameters for linear-interpolation function time intervals, in increasing order and corresponding to keyValues.
+- *set_fraction* values are typically in same range interval as values in the key array. Response to an input *set_fraction* value less than minimum is equivalent to minimum key, and response to an input *set_fraction* value greater than maximum is equivalent to maximum key.
 
 #### Warning
 
+- It is an error to define this transient inputOnly field in an X3D file, instead only use it a destination for ROUTE events.
+
+### MFFloat [in, out] **key** [ ] <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
+
+Definition values for linear-interpolation function input intervals, listed in non-decreasing order and corresponding to a value in the keyValue array.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- Typical interval for values in *key* array is within range of 0 to 1, but larger intervals can be defined with arbitrary bounds.
+
+#### Warnings
+
 - Number of keys must match number of keyValues!
+- Values in *key* array shall be monotonically non-decreasing, meaning that each value is greater than or equal to the preceding value.
 
 ### MFRotation [in, out] **keyValue** [ ] <small>[-1,1] or (-∞,∞)</small>
 
-Output values for linear interpolation, each corresponding to time-fraction keys.
+Output values for linear interpolation, each corresponding to an input-fraction value in the key array.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- [Identical adjacent entries in *keyValue* array have the effect of defining constant-value step functions.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Step_function){:target="_blank"}
 
 #### Warning
 
@@ -56,17 +77,26 @@ Output values for linear interpolation, each corresponding to time-fraction keys
 
 Linearly interpolated output value determined by current key time and corresponding keyValue pair.
 
-## Description
+#### Hint
+
+- X3D players might not send unchanging intermediate values, thus avoiding excessive superfluous events that have no effect.
+
+#### Warning
+
+- It is an error to define this transient outputOnly field in an X3D file, instead only use it a source for ROUTE events.
+
+## Advisories
 
 ### Hints
 
 - Typical input connection is ROUTE someTimeSensorDEF.fraction_changed TO thisInterpolatorDEF.set_fraction
 - Typical output connection is ROUTE thisInterpolatorDEF.value_changed TO someDestinationNodeDEF.set_someAttribute.
+- [Example scenes and authoring assets](https://x3dgraphics.com/examples/X3dForWebAuthors/Chapter07EventAnimationInterpolation){:target="_blank"}
 
 ## Example
 
 <x3d-canvas src="https://create3000.github.io/media/examples/Interpolation/OrientationInterpolator/OrientationInterpolator.x3d" update="auto"></x3d-canvas>
 
-## External Links
+## See Also
 
-- [X3D Specification of OrientationInterpolator](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/interpolators.html#OrientationInterpolator){:target="_blank"}
+- [X3D Specification of OrientationInterpolator node](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/interpolators.html#OrientationInterpolator){:target="_blank"}