This Java applet creates recursively branchin forms such as 2D Trees. The images at Figure 3.31 and 3.32 in the text were created with this applet.
To run the applet, you will need a Java Applet runner program, which can be obtsained from http://www.java.sun.com (for Windows) or http://www.apple.com/java (for Macintosh). Once you have installed the applet runner, it should launch automatically in the browser window when you click on the link below.
When it has opened, experiment with the effect of various values.
You can use the 'TYPE' menu option to choose between tree silhouettes like the ones above and pan view 'tree stamps.
Note also: JAVA is a rapidly evolving language,its standards are in flux, and its behavior under every browser on every computer platform is not predictable, especially with regards to graphic eappearance. If you experience difficulty running the applet in the browser window, and know that your Java applet runner is properly installed and configured (can run some other Java applets successfully) try separately launching your applet runner program, and use it to open the htm file directly (runjavamountain.htm).
CLick here for Instructions on setting parameters in the applet
Click here to launch the JAVA_TREE applet.
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