[x3d-public] X3D-Edit CORS localhost http server for X_ITE modeling

[John Carlson]

I was able to launch pp3.x3d in X_ITE without issue from within X3D-Edit
(NetBeans 18), but I don't think it leveraged the CORS server.

Worked very well!   Thanks to the X3D-Edit team and Holger!

John

On Mon, Jun 26, 2023 at 12:36 PM Brutzman, Donald (Don) (CIV) <
brutzman at nps.edu> wrote:

> Here is a series of images showing how to download X3D Examples archives,
> then autolaunch CORS http server on localhost, then render an X3D model
> using X_ITE.
>
>
>
>    1. Select an archive to download, for example X3D for Web Authors is
>    great for learning X3D.
>
> https://savage.nps.edu/X3D-Edit/images/Download1X3dExamplesArchives.png
>
>
>
>    1. The Download X3D Examples Archives lets you choose any of seven
>    complete archives.  Directory location can be chosen, otherwise defaults to
>    user desktop.
>
>
> https://savage.nps.edu/X3D-Edit/images/Download2CompleteX3dForWebAuthorsArchive.png
>
>
>
>    1. X3D-Edit asks if you want a CORS http server started on localhost
>    automatically as a user preference.  Select Yes or else control via CORS
>    panel tab.
>
>
> https://savage.nps.edu/X3D-Edit/images/Download3X3dExamplesArchivesEnableAutolaunch.png
>
>
>
>    1. Select and open a model of interest in X3D-Edit.  Numerous editing
>    features are available.
>
>
> https://savage.nps.edu/X3D-Edit/images/Download4BoxExampleSourceX3D-Edit.png
>
>
>
>    1. The CORS localhost http server panel allows you to control
>    starting, stopping and inspecting the localhost http server.  This is
>    needed for X_ITE to work locally.
>
>
> https://savage.nps.edu/X3D-Edit/images/Download5CorsLocalhostHttpServerRunning.png
>
>
>
>    1. The corresponding tab for X_ITE Player shows the localhost
>    addresses used for embedding a url reference in an HTML page.
>
> https://savage.nps.edu/X3D-Edit/images/Download6X_itePlayerPanel.png
>
>
>
>    1. X3D-Edit creates a web page (filename default ending in
>    “X_ITE.html”) to save your exported result.  You can choose a different
>    name and directory, if desired.
>
> https://savage.nps.edu/X3D-Edit/images/Download7X_iteExportFileChooser.png
>
>
>
>    1. Your localhost model should now render correctly using X_ITE.
>
>
> https://savage.nps.edu/X3D-Edit/images/Download8X3dfwaChapter02GeometryPrimitivesBoxExampleX_ITE.png
>
>
>
> This is a common workflow for X_ITE.  Some steps require no change with
> repetition, so your ability to edit and review can go quickly.
>
>
>
> Note that X3DOM export is also available using X3D-Edit, but rendering
> does not require a CORS http server on localhost.
>
>
>
> More information on CORS is available at
>
>    - X3D Scene Authoring Hints, Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS)
>    Restrictions
>    -
>    https://www.web3d.org/x3d/content/examples/X3dSceneAuthoringHints.html#CORS
>
>
>
> All feedback is welcome.
>
>
>
> Have fun with X3D-Edit!
>
>
>
> all the best, Don
>
> --
>
> Don Brutzman  Naval Postgraduate School, Code USW/Br
> brutzman at nps.edu
>
> Watkins 270,  MOVES Institute, Monterey CA 93943-5000 USA
> +1.831.656.2149
>
> X3D graphics, virtual worlds, navy robotics
> https://faculty.nps.edu/brutzman
>
>
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