The Archaeology Technologies Laboratory (ATL) is participating in the development of an open-source X3D import/export plug-in for Alias' Maya 3D authoring software. The plug-in will be compatible with versions of Maya 4.0 and up.

The ATL has released a functioning prototype X3D exporter (known as RawKee) available for Maya 4.5 thru 6.0. More information concerning this exporter can be found at the following URL:
http://rawkee.sourceforge.net/

Maya-Exporter List - Mailing list concerning the development of the X3D Plug-in for Maya. To sign up for this mailing list contact Aaron Bergstrom through the ATL Contact Form.

We would like to thank Alias for providing additional licenses of Maya Unlimited for the specific purpose of developing the X3D Plug-in for Maya.
 

1. Phase One - Prototype X3D Exporter
• Implementation of VRML97 nodes within Maya
• Implementation of AETemplates for VRML97 nodes
• Implementation of X3D Interaction Editor for custom routing
• Export "XML" style of encoding
• Release for development by others
   
2. Phase Two - X3D Node Additions
• Implementation of X3D nodes beyond VRML97 within Maya
• Implementation of AETemplates for X3D nodes
• Export Maya defined textures
• Export option for textures as PNG, GIF, or JPG formats
• Export "Traditional" style of encoding
   
3. Phase Three - X3D Import Expansion
• Implementation of X3D/VRML97 Import for Maya
   
4. Phase Four - OS/Version Expansion
• Implementation of X3D Plug-in for all version of Maya newer than version 4.0
• Implementation of X3D Plug-in for operating systems other than Windows.