Latest Web3D News 
Nov 19, 2008
This book is devoted to both SVG and X3D as a new and universal means of visualizing information. It presents the state-of-the-art research emerging in this novel area and introduces SVG and X3D fundamentals and leading authoring tools. The key topics covered include: - The foundations of SVG and X3D - Data, information, knowledge and network visualization - Advanced and distributed user interfaces - Visualizing metadata and the Semantic Web - Visual interfaces to Web services - New trends and paradigms in publishing and Interactive TV - Displaying geographically referenced data and chemical structures - Advanced use of Adobe Illustrator and X3D-Edit authoring tools This book will be essential reading not only for researchers, Web developers and graduate students but also for undergraduates and everyone who is interested in using the next-generation computer graphics on their websites.
Oct 31, 2008
OCTAGA ENTERPRISE 2.2 a VRML/X3D player! Now includes the functionality of Octaga Professional and much more…
Octaga Enterprise is the ultimate tool for the interactive visualization of large and complex models through an intuitive, user-friendly 3D interface.
Compliant to ISO X3D and ISO 15926 it’s a tool for unlimited access to 3D enterprise data for use in operations, training and simulation. Delivering best of breed CAD visualization solutions for Plant, Subsea, Aerospace, Marine and other industries utilizing CAD data for design, Octaga Enterprise Suite is a leading tool for presenting environments which aren’t easily accessible. Octaga Enterprise creates value from enterprise CAD data by presenting models in a clear, intuitive, user friendly manner within a life-like environment. Utilizing Octaga technology, owners, operators and engineers can now realize their 3D CAD models.
OCTAGA ENTERPRISE ONLINE SEMINAR
Octaga is holding two online seminars to demonstrate the power of Octaga Enterprise
Europe/Middle East/Africa – Wednesday 5th November 10 am GMT+1 REGISTER HERE
Americas – Thursday 6th November 17:00 GMT +1 REGISTER HERE
Oct 27, 2008
Blender 2.48a release, a free open source 3D content creation suite, available for all major operating systems adds VRML and X3D import scripts along with several bug fixes especially for using the Game Engine and GLSL.
Geospatial X3D Earth component support for FreeWRL Version 1.21.0 and above
Oct 22, 2008
The FreeWRL X3D Viewer team is proud to announce Geospatial X3D Earth component support for FreeWRL Version 1.21.0 and above.
This effort was supported by the Intelligence Advanced Research Project Agency for the Analyst for Exploration (A-SpaceX) Program via the MOVES institute, and will encourage use of X3D Earth standards.
FreeWRL is an open source project, and runs on the Apple OSX and Linux operating systems, and is freely available. Management and development support is provided by the Communications Research Center, Canada.
FreeWRL is available at sourceforge.
Tutorial on Web3D Open Standard X3D at SIGGRAPH Asia 2008
Oct 20, 2008
SIGGRAPH Asia attendees don’t miss this opportunity to learn about Web3D technologies and the open standard X3D at SIGGRAPH Asia in Singapore on Saturday, 13 December 2008. Don Brutzman, founder of the Web3D Consortium and author of “X3D: Extensible 3D Graphics for Web Authors” will be offering a tutorial on Interactive Introduction to X3D Graphics. Extensible 3D (X3D) graphics is the open standard for 3D real-time communication on the web. X3D defines scene files that integrate network-enabled 3D graphics and multimedia. X3D applications are real-time, interactive, animated systems that can run stand-alone or in networked virtual environments.
This tutorial focuses on the primary functionality of X3D including scene authoring, creation of geometry, web capabilities, designing animation chains, and user interaction. Specific topics include animation design using interpolators and sequencers. The tutorial briefly examines embedded scripting, prototypes for extensibility, and various visualisation examples. Attendees learn hands-on how to build an X3D world, and they have access to the latest X3D Showcase DVD, which contains a wide variety of free and commercial viewers, authoring tools, and example content.
Web3D Consortium will also be there at SIGGRAPH Asia in Singapore, we’ll have a both with our new member DreamAxis of Singapore plus a Tech Talk and several group meetings as well. Details coming soon…Exciting new opportunities. Hope to see you there!
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