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What is the difference between tf and tf2?

asked 2011-09-18 15:14:32 -0500

Kevin

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What does tf2 add that tf doesn't have and why would I choose one over the other? It isn't clear to me what the difference is ... thanks.

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answered 2011-09-18 16:14:39 -0500

tfoote

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tf2 is a new implementation of tf with better abstraction and dependency isolation. See the wiki page for an overview: tf2 The design of the new version is documented on the tf2/Design page.

tf2 is still experimental and in the geometry_experimental stack and it is still recommended to use the tf package until tf2 is released in the geometry stack.