3D Viewing Format
Gamut and other 3D output visualisations can be created in one of 3
formats:
VRML
A legacy web 3D file format, using the .wrl
file extension.
Either a standalone viewer of a web browser
plugin is needed to view the file.
X3D
A current web 3D file format modeled after VRML,
using the .x3d file extension.
Either a standalone viewer of a web browser
plugin is needed to view the file.
X3DOM
An HTML file using a javascript viewer and an X3D
scene, using the .x3d.html file extension.
Any web browser supporting javascript and WebGL
can be used to display this.
By default ArgyllCMS tools will output X3DOM format, but the defaul
can be overridden by setting the environment variable
"ARGYLL_3D_DISP_FORMAT" to "VRML", "X3D" or "X3DOM"
Note that the X3DOM file has references to the x3dom.css and
x3dom.js support files in the same directory as the created
.x3d.html file, and the tools will create a copy of these files in
that directory if they don't exist. These two files must be copied
with the .x3d.html if it is moved somewhere else.
To check if your browser supports X3DOM, try this test page.
X3DOM navigation in Web browser:
"Examine" - default viewing mode, which can be
re-activate this mode by pressing the "e" key.
| Function |
Mouse Button |
| Rotate |
Left / Left + Shift |
| Pan |
Mid / Left + Ctrl |
| Zoom |
Right / Wheel / Left + Alt |
| Set center of rotation |
Double-click left |
| Function |
Key |
| Reset view |
r |
| Show all |
a |
| Upright |
u |