collada-dom ☆

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Description:
C++ library for loading and saving COLLADA data

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.5.0@15 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: 3d-graphics collada c++ library cad

Install: brew install collada-dom

About:
The COLLADA DOM is a C++ library that provides a programming interface for reading and writing COLLADA (Collaborative Design Activity) digital asset files. It abstracts the complexities of the XML format, allowing developers to easily integrate 3D asset pipelines into applications. This library is essential for tools and engines that require robust import and export of 3D geometry, materials, and animations.

Key Features:

Object-oriented C++ API for manipulating COLLADA documents
Support for reading and writing .dae files
Handles complex scene graphs and 3D data structures
Extensible architecture for custom data types

Use Cases:

Integrating 3D asset loading into game engines or simulation software
Building custom tools for 3D model conversion and processing
Parsing COLLADA files for scientific visualization or CAD applications

Alternatives:

Assimp – Assimp is a more general-purpose library supporting many 3D formats, whereas collada-dom is specialized specifically for the COLLADA standard.
TinyXML-2 – TinyXML-2 is a generic XML parser; collada-dom provides a high-level abstraction specifically for the COLLADA schema, saving development time.

License: MIT

Dependencies: boost, minizip, uriparser

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 17, 2024 8:37pm		10	VERSION_BUMP	ce8bae77