I realize there are lot of similarities, like the fact that they’re both open, and free. But some things are different, like the lack of realtime in-world modeling tools that make multi-user design collaboration so effective in virtual worlds like opensim. So, its not really apples to apples yet.

But still, I really think this is a conversation we need to keep having, so when X3D becomes a feasible platform for professional architectural collaboration, we’ll all have a head start!

If you’re willing, maybe we could host a discussion/meeting in an X3D location of your choosing, to show off the architectural CAD/BIM import feature, so we can see it in action? If you ping me with some instructions I can share with the group, along with a day/time that works and we’ll go from there!

Looking forward.