[x3d-public] x3d v4 proposed changes > 2 opensource criteria > any that are short

[Don Brutzman]

Thanks for writing Doug.

On 1/27/2020 6:01 AM, GPU Group wrote:
> A rule of web3d.org <http://web3d.org> is that changes to the spec need a least 2 opensource implementations.

* Web3D Standards Adoption Process
   https://www.web3d.org/standards/adoption-process

5.c. "Identify at least two independent and interoperable implementations (at least one should be open source)"

> Q. are there any proposed changes that do not yet have 2 opensource implementations?

Yes, plenty.  We have not taken a recent inventory of features yet, but will be tracking that at

* X3Dv4 Implementations
   https://www.web3d.org/x3dv4-implementations

Our prominent open-source implementations for X3Dv3.3 include FreeWrl, X_ITE, X3DOM, Castle Game Engine.  Soon Xj3D will be back on the table as well.  There are also non-rendering X3Dv4 implementations for Java, JavaScript, Python, conversions and validation.  Not sure about Titania but presumably yes.  X3D-Editv4 is on the horizon. Interestingly everything on this list is open source.

Hoping that FreeWrl developers are keen to keep their record-setting X3D support accomplishments continuing!  8)

All feedback welcome, appreciate your many efforts.

> Thanks,
> Doug Sanden
> -freewrl

all the best, Don
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