Can anybody think of a 3D program that will import an XML file?

Thank you
Richard
3eighty

XML on its own is more of a way to write down arbitrary but structured data, rather than a particular 3d format. Microsoft word files from word 2003 and newer, for instance, are xml files as well, as are RSS feeds, some xhtml webpages, etc.

So, I guess it depends on which xml-based format is used to encode the 3d model. If you could figure that out, you might be able to find some tool to convert that particular format.

Terragen 2 uses it 

OPENSim software uses .XML to import objects/groups.

For example, someone might create a chair in OPENsim (the software that runs Second Life and other VR Worlds) and export it out. This can then be uploaded into Second Life and used or sold/passed to another user. The resulting file might be called 'chair.xml'

The .XML contains all the data used in making the chair including the different materials/textures.

The reverse is also true, you can make stuff in SL for export to another VR grid or indeed run your own grid on your pc.