libxaw3d ☆
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Description:
X.Org: 3D Athena widget set based on the Xt library
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: x11 gui library widgets athena
Install: brew install libxaw3d
About:
Libxaw3d provides a 3D appearance for applications using the X Window System's Athena widget set. It extends the original Xaw library by adding depth, shadows, and other visual enhancements to widgets. This library allows developers to create more modern-looking GUIs for X11 applications without sacrificing compatibility.
Key Features:
  • 3D visual style for Athena widgets
  • Source-compatible with the standard Xaw library
  • Drop-in replacement for existing Xaw applications
  • Based on the Xt intrinsics library
Use Cases:
  • Developing GUI applications for the X Window System with a 3D look
  • Updating legacy X11 applications to have a more modern appearance
Alternatives:
  • libXaw – The standard 2D Athena widget set; Libxaw3d provides a 3D visual upgrade while maintaining API compatibility.
  • GTK+ – A more modern, feature-rich toolkit that is not source-compatible with Xaw.
Version History
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Sep 14, 2025 6:40am 1 VERSION_BUMP 51966dd9
Oct 27, 2024 12:49pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 8d1fce26
Aug 26, 2024 5:47am 1 VERSION_BUMP 04fc1644
Sep 17, 2023 11:05am 0 VERSION_BUMP a9734e13
May 12, 2023 9:20pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2046cc80
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