This page shows the example 3D models from chapters 5 and 6 of the The VRML 2.0 Handbook, by Jed Hartman and Josie Wernecke. For more information, see my main Handbook examples page.
In some cases, the download links download a Zip file containing the main VRML file plus any other associated files that the main file relies on, such as textures.
Unnumbered example (ch. 5, p. 100): Point light
Shows a cube lit by a point light.
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Unnumbered example (ch. 5, p. 108): Elevation grid
Shows an elevation grid.
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Unnumbered example (ch. 6, p. 117): Light switch
Shows a sphere and a box. To turn on the light, click the sphere. The light stays on until you release the mouse button.
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Example 6-1: Using a TouchSensor node
Shows a glowing circular button. To make the doorbell buzz, press the button.Preview image
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Example 6-2: Using a PlaneSensor node
Shows a model of a skull. You can drag the skull left and right.
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Example 6-3: Using a ProximitySensor node
Shows the chacmool. Move forward a little to start the light brightening. If you don’t see the brightening, then move back until the chacmool is in the middle distance, and move forward again. At a certain point, the light gets dim and then brightens again.
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Example 6-4: Using an interpolator
Shows a spark coming out of the brazier. This code is slightly different from the example in the book; it uses a small sphere instead of a point set, because the point set doesn’t render.
To start the animation, click the brazier. The spark (a small yellow sphere) flies up from the coals and then stops.
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