hi.. I am using a canvas to view 3D visual object on it..how can I take a copy of this 3d object as an image so I can then paste it any where..word document for example..I want to use an icon labeled copy when pressed a copy of the visual object on the canvas will be taken ..so I can paste it any where..is the BufferedImage class,or ImageCopy useful Something else ...How can I save the visual object dispalyed on the canvas as an image with gif or jpj extention. is it possible !!