Examples

X3D provides a presentation layer (a scene graph) to display animated, interactive 3D models from multiple sources and domains into web applications. The presentation pipeline is supported by X3D4 to make native authoring and use of X3D models fully integrated with HTML5.

Multiple X3D Example Archives are listed in the X3D Resources: Examples that demonstrate exactly how X3D nodes and scenes work. Thousands of open-source scenes are provided in all X3D encodings and licensed for for any use. You can browse example scenes individually online, or else download these archives via fully complete, separately installable .zip files.

Textbook archives X3D for Web Authors and the VRML 2.0 Sourcebook provide great examples for getting started.

Web3D YouTube Channel shows demonstrations of X3D and related standards. These are helpful resources that help "tell the story" in a compelling manner.

X3D has broad adoption here are some of our member case studies. Exemplar contributions that highlight additional Web3D Consortium member achievements follow.

Port of Gulfport (Case Studies)

Leverage existing and remotely collected data to create and visualize the site characteristics of the Port of Gulfport.

NSA/United States Naval Academy 3D Virtual Environment (Case Studies)

Versar Global Solutions developed an X3D solution, taking a comprehensive long-term approach, for the USNA that enabled them to share, collaborate, and visualize data from multiple sources.

Fuel for Thought (Case Studies)

Interactive simulation of fuel pool cask configurations with Web3D

Real-time Analysis for Particle-transport and In-situ Detection (RAPID) Code System, a simulation platform that allows users to interact with nuclear technology and collaborate with colleagues through both Web3D and a high-resolution multi-user virtual reality (VR) interface using the X3D Standard.

The Forest and the Trees (Case Studies)

Virtual Field Trips support for professional training during Covid and after

To enhance learning in a remote setting Virginia Tech developed immersive training exercises and video study tours using augmented and virtual reality X3D delivery technologies.

3D Playback of Oceanographic Platform Data (Case Studies)

Spatial Temporal Oceanographic Query System - Oceanographic Data Visualization Software

Navy SPIDERS3D Web-based Virtual Environment (Case Studies)

Replaying online collaboration of robot deployment using SPIDERS3D Virtual Environment (VE)

Collaboration for world-wide planning of harbor and facility use is challenging. SPIDERS3D allows multiple users across the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise to conduct real-time 3D collaboration over the web on their desktop.

Immersive Exhibit Design (Case Studies)