[WF-Protocols] Discussion on Open Model Format

[Eason Choo]

Killemov wrote:

> There is one issue that must be discussed and solved ASAP: binary or 
> XML as primary format. I vote binary. ;) Simply because it's no use 
> anyway going through thousands of vertices to find the right one to 
> change. XML is meant for human-readability of data-files but it has 
> this structure so machines can read it as well.

I vote we need both. The XML is usefull, not necessarily for making 
manual changes of the vertex data, but maybe if you have material data 
in it. Also its usefull to see if the overall data in the file is 
correct, and complete. The binary form though, IMHO, is more important, 
since its more efficient for use in a distribution of an application. 
Jorrit was talking about a binary XML form, I' don't really know 
anything about that, but my main concern is whether or not the 
binary-xml format is as efficient as any other binary format. To me, the 
efficiency of the format is top priority.

    Wallaba

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