Only the Beginning Persistence is only the beginning of what can be done with a well-integrated VRML database. Just last month, the group released a draft specification for VRML database integration, to the widespread acclaim of the entire community. There are a couple of clear directions. Persistent worlds are the backbone of multi-user spaces. Scientists can explore huge datasets easily - and distribute their work through the Web.
Archivists can manage information visually - making their jobs many times easier.
Technicon s 3D Web Visualizer provides a VRML front-end to a rich database of components. It s a brand-new way of doing business, and frees companies from the constant and expensive cycle of catalog production. If so, they re doing something that will make Rick Rafey and Daniel Lipkin proud -taking a good idea and running with it. Just like they did. 1999 ZD Inc.