Worldweaver Ltd
A British software and video-game development company associated with the DX Studio real-time 3D development environment.
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History
Worldweaver Ltd was established in the United Kingdom in 1996 by Chris Sterling. Its original business focus encompassed PC game development and high-end business geographic information system applications. This combination of game technology and professional visualization work provides the context for the company’s later emphasis on interactive 3D software, simulations, and real-time applications. The company began developing DX Studio in 2002. Rather than presenting the product solely as a game engine, Worldweaver positioned it as a broader integrated development environment capable of producing standalone applications, web experiences, simulations, and interactive content used with Microsoft Office or Visual Studio. The software combined 2D and 3D editors, scene composition, media management, scripting, and a runtime player. DX Studio 1.0 was released in November 2005. The platform’s authoring model allowed users to assemble scenes and interactive documents at multiple levels of detail, moving from high-level sequences into individual scenes, objects, textures, backgrounds, and sounds. JavaScript provided runtime control, while ActiveX/COM and TCP/IP interfaces enabled external applications to communicate with the player. Developers could also embed the player in C++, C#, or Visual Basic .NET software and package completed work as a redistributable executable. Worldweaver continued the product line with DX Studio 2.0 in May 2007 and DX Studio 3.0 in September 2008. Version 3.1 followed in June 2009, and version 3.2 in December 2010. The engine was based on DirectX 9.0c and provided features including real-time shadows, particle systems, lens flares, water effects, 3D video projection, spatial audio, and post-production effects. Projects were represented in XML and could package required resources in compressed files, with encryption available as a security option. A plug-in SDK allowed experienced developers to write custom effects using DirectX, C++, or HLSL. The product was sold in standard and professional editions, with different licensing treatment for commercial and non-commercial users. A corporate license could provide access to the player’s source code. Contemporary coverage described DX Studio as relatively affordable and praised its authoring workspace, visual effects, real-time previewing, support, and suitability for students or budget-conscious users. Criticism focused on web deployment requirements, the absence of Macintosh support, reliance on imported models, some interface issues, and performance problems involving legacy files. The supplied reference material states that DX Studio’s user base reached approximately 30,000 worldwide. However, it does not provide reliable information about Worldweaver’s later products, corporate ownership, leadership after its founder, financial performance, or current operations. The company’s present status therefore remains unconfirmed.
- 2010
DX Studio 3.2
[1]DX Studio 3.2 was released in December 2010.
- 2009
DX Studio 3.1
[1]Worldweaver issued DX Studio 3.1 in June 2009.
- 2008
DX Studio 3.0
[1]DX Studio 3.0 was released in September 2008.
- 2007
DX Studio 2.0
[1]Worldweaver released DX Studio 2.0 in May 2007.
- 2005
First DX Studio release
[1]DX Studio 1.0 was released in November 2005.
- 2002
DX Studio development begins
[1]Worldweaver began work on DX Studio, an integrated environment for real-time 2D and 3D interactive applications.
- 1996
Worldweaver established
[1]Chris Sterling established Worldweaver in the United Kingdom to develop PC games and high-end business GIS applications.
Products and positioning
A technically oriented development-software company focused on real-time 2D/3D authoring, interactive applications, simulations, and PC game development, with an emphasis on integrated tools and comparatively accessible licensing.
Real-time 2D/3D development environment · 2005
DX Studio
DX Studio was Worldweaver’s integrated authoring and runtime platform for creating 2D and 3D games, simulations, interactive documents, and real-time applications. It included scene editors, JavaScript control, media handling, DirectX-based rendering, external ActiveX/COM and TCP/IP interfaces, executable packaging, and an SDK for custom effects. Standard and professional editions were available, with commercial, non-commercial, and corporate licensing options.
Brand decisions
2002
Development of an integrated real-time 3D platformStrategyBackground
Worldweaver’s earlier work in PC games and business GIS applications created a basis for developing a tool that could serve both entertainment and professional interactive-visualization needs.
Action taken
The company started developing DX Studio as a unified environment for authoring and deploying 2D and 3D interactive applications.
Aftermath
The resulting product became the company’s principal documented offering and was released commercially in 2005.
Recent events
- 2010
DX Studio 3.2 released[1]
Product launch · Product generation
Version 3.2 was the latest release identified in the supplied release history for DX Studio.
- 2009
DX Studio 3.1 released[1]
Product launch · Product generation
Worldweaver issued version 3.1 as a subsequent update to the DX Studio development environment.
- 2008
DX Studio 3.0 released[1]
Product launch · Product generation
Version 3.0 extended the DX Studio product line and was reviewed for its real-time 3D previews, effects, video support, online library, and budget-oriented pricing.
- 2007
DX Studio 2.0 released[1]
Product launch · Product generation
The second major DX Studio release followed the original 2005 launch and continued the platform’s development as an integrated environment for interactive 2D and 3D content.
- 2005
DX Studio 1.0 released[1]
Product launch · Product generation
Worldweaver brought the first version of its DX Studio real-time 3D development environment to market.
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