Virtual Reality Modeling Language 
(VRML)

A list of sites offering information and tutorials on creating Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) worlds, as well as sites offering sample worlds for you to navigate through.

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Aereal BOOM!

Click on the BOOM! button and go to a random VRML world to explore and rate. Database contains over 1000 VRML worlds. If you've made your own worlds, you can submit them for inclusion in the database.

 

Chaco: VR Scout 1.2 Netscape Plug-in

Home page for VR Scout, a VRML browser and Netscape plugin (also available as an ActiveX control).

 

Construct: Do it Yourself VRML Kit

A page with lots of hints and tips for VRML authors. Also has a page with links to commercial VRML products and VRML file converters.

 

InterVista Home Page

Home page of the WorldView freeware VRML browser.

 

Liquid Reality

A freeware VRML toolkit that can create and view Java-enhanced interactive VRML worlds.

 

Microgoodies VRML Center: Your Search is Over

Information on viewing and creating VRML worlds.

 

ParaGraph International Home Page

Home page for Virtual Home Space Builder, a Windows VRML authoring tool that cost $50 for non-commercial use. Also available for download is Virtual Space Viewer, a Netscape VRML plugin.

 

refraction.com- Contents

An excellent resource for VRML information and tools, including VRML tutorials, links to tools, sample worlds, free textures, free VRML objects, and much more.

 

Squirrel Virtual Reality - Where can I go to try VRML out?

About 20 VRML worlds to explore, most of which are small enough that they won't take a long time to download.

 

Terminal Reality

Take a stroll through Ziff Davis' virtual airport and/or visit other virtual sites. Very well done, but these worlds are VERY large, so be prepared to wait while they load. If you've got the time and the patience, the news stand is particularly cool.

 

TerraVirtua

An excellent source for VRML information including some VRML worlds created by the author, and links to other worlds and info. A VRML interface for navigating the site is also available.

 

Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML)

This site features lots of good information on VRML, not to mention a nice selection of VRML worlds. Topics include viewing worlds, building worlds, VRML history, and VRML technical notes.

 

Virtual World Factory

Create your own VRML world online! Fill in the blanks, follow the steps, and you'll see your VRML world in VRML code. When you're ready, select "Create World & View" to see the world you created. Registration is required to begin creating your own worlds. Some knowledge of VRML is highly recommended.

 

The VRGroup's Worlds

Walk through about ten highly detailed and very cool VRML worlds.

 

VREAM Inc. - WIRL Interactive 3D Browser Software

WIRL VRML browser, a Netscape plugin. They also provide several VRML worlds to browse that require the use of WIRL.

 

VRML Models

A large listing of VRML worlds available for downloading, arranged by subject. All files are gzip compressed, so you'll need the proper software to unzip them in order to view them.

 

VRML Repository

An excellent resource for VRML information and news. Provides lots of VRML files plus lots of links to other places where you can find VRML files. Also has a fairly complete listing of links to VRML browsers (follow the "software" link).

 

VRML-o-Rama!!

You can keep up with the current and future direction of VRML here. Tons of links to who's who and what's what in the VRML world.

 

Cosmo Software

Home page for the Cosmo VRML player. This site is also An excellent resource for VRML information and features a large, searchable collection of VRML 2.0 and a few 1.0 worlds. Other features include the story of VRML, a VRML tutorial on creating worlds, and developer resources.

 

webresource.net : VRML Center

All kinds of VRML information including lots of articles on creating worlds and using VRML tools, lots of links and examples of VRML worlds, links to tools, and more.

 

Worlds Chat

A VRML chat world that allows you to pick an avatar and interact with others. Registration and software download required. This is a 4meg download that requires 7meg of disk space when installed.