X3D CAD Howto

• Introduction

• STEP to X3D Translation

Methods for converting STEP (ISO 10303) exchange files to X3D files. Here we focus on direct translation; an alternative method will be to read import a STEP file into a full featured CAD program and then export either as X3D if avallable or export as VRML, then perform a VRML -> X3D translation.

• Purpose of X3D for CAD

What do we want to do with X3D CAD profile? What are the relationships with STEP and with COLLADA?

• History

Links to X3D history X3D CAD profile history

• Principles
  • CAD profile philosophy
  • X3D CAD Nodes
  • Patterns and practices

• Examples

Detailed examples

• Evolutions to come

X3D BRep? Current work