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virtual reality modelling language (Internet) (VRML)

Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) is the standardized markup language for interactive 3D graphics with animation on the WWW. It extends the possibilities of the HypertextMarkup Language( HTML) by instructions for the three-dimensional representation of static and dynamic objects. It thus enables the representation of three-dimensional scenarios on the WWW.

The possibilities of VRML are facilitated by comprehensive programming instructions in Java. Since the description data is available in ASCII, VRML is platform independent. The representations can be animated, furthermore the user has the possibility of interaction. The basis of VRML is the equation of objects with nodes, which define different properties. Thus, geometric shapes and their changes, transformation of the objects, change of the display angle and illumination of the object and space, etc. can be defined.

VRML files can be visualized using a VRML viewer or a browser. The official successor to the Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) is Extensible 3D(X3D), standardized by the International Standards Organization( ISO). The extension is *.wrl.

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Englisch: virtual reality modelling language (Internet) - VRML
Updated at: 16.01.2019
#Words: 166
Links: markup language (ML), 3D graphics, animation, hypertext markup language (Internet) (HTML), Java
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