x_ite 8.8.6 → 8.9.0

package/docs/_posts/components/Texturing3D/ImageTextureAtlas.md

@@ -17,6 +17,9 @@ ImageTextureAtlas defines a 3D image-based texture map by specifying a single im
 
 The ImageTextureAtlas node belongs to the **Texturing3D** component and its default container field is *texture.* It is available since X3D version 4.0 or later.
 
+>**Info:** Please note that the functionality of this node is still experimental.
+{: .prompt-info }
+
 ## Hierarchy
 
 ```
@@ -34,7 +37,11 @@ The ImageTextureAtlas node belongs to the **Texturing3D** component and its defa
 
 ### SFNode [in, out] **metadata** NULL <small>[X3DMetadataObject]</small>
 
-Metadata are not part of the X3D world and not interpreted by the X3D browser, but they can be accessed via the ECMAScript interface.
+Information about this node can be contained in a MetadataBoolean, MetadataDouble, MetadataFloat, MetadataInteger, MetadataString or MetadataSet node.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- [X3D Architecture 7.2.4 Metadata](https://www.web3d.org/specifications/X3Dv4Draft/ISO-IEC19775-1v4-CD1/Part01/components/core.html#Metadata){:target="_blank"}
 
 ### SFString [in, out] **description** ""
 
@@ -42,15 +49,15 @@ Author-provided prose that describes intended purpose of the url asset.
 
 #### Hint
 
-- Many XML tools substitute XML character references for special characters automatically if needed within an attribute value (such as &amp;#38; for & ampersand character, or &amp;#34; for " quotation-mark character).
+- Many XML tools substitute XML character references for special characters automatically if needed within an attribute value (such as &#38; for & ampersand character, or &#34; for " quotation-mark character).
 
 ### SFBool [in, out] **load** TRUE
 
-*load*=true means load immediately, load=false means defer loading or else unload a previously loaded asset.
+*load*=true means *load* immediately, *load*=false means defer loading or else unload a previously loaded scene.
 
 #### Hints
 
-- Allows author to design when ImageTextureAtlas loading occurs via user interaction, event chains or scripting.
+- Allows author to design when Inline loading occurs via user interaction, event chains or scripting.
 - Use a separate LoadSensor node to detect when loading is complete.
 
 ### MFString [in, out] **url** [ ] <small>[URI]</small>
@@ -59,15 +66,14 @@ Location and filename of image. Multiple locations are more reliable, and includ
 
 #### Hints
 
-- MFString arrays can have multiple values, so separate each individual string by quote marks "https://www.web3d.org" "https://www.web3d.org/about" "etc." XML encoding for quotation mark " is &amp;quot; (which is called a character entity). Can replace embedded blank(s) in url queries with %20 for each blank character.
+- MFString arrays can have multiple values, so separate each individual string by quote marks "https://www.web3d.org" "https://www.web3d.org/about" "etc."
+- Alternative XML encoding for quotation mark " is &quot; (which is an example of a character entity).
+- Can replace embedded blank(s) in *url* queries with %20 for each blank character.
+- [X3D Scene Authoring Hints, urls](https://www.web3d.org/x3d/content/examples/X3dSceneAuthoringHints.html#urls){:target="_blank"}
 
 #### Warning
 
-- Strictly match directory and filename capitalization for http links! This is important for portability. Some operating systems are forgiving of capitalization mismatches, but http/https and other operating systems are not.
-
-#### See Also
-
-- [X3D Scene Authoring Hints, urls](https://www.web3d.org/x3d/content/examples/X3dSceneAuthoringHints.html#urls){:target="_blank"}
+- Strictly match directory and filename capitalization for http links! This is important for portability. Some operating systems are forgiving of capitalization mismatches, but http/https *url* addresses and paths in Unix-based operating systems are all case sensitive and intolerant of uppercase/lowercase mismatches.
 
 ### SFTime [in, out] **autoRefresh** 0 <small>[0,∞)</small>
 
@@ -108,24 +114,24 @@ Total number of images.
 
 ### SFBool [ ] **repeatS** FALSE
 
-Whether to horizontally repeat texture along S axis.
+Whether to repeat texture along S axis horizontally from left to right.
 
 ### SFBool [ ] **repeatT** FALSE
 
-Whether to vertically repeat texture along T axis.
+Whether to repeat texture along T axis vertically from top to bottom.
 
 ### SFBool [ ] **repeatR** FALSE
 
-Whether to vertically repeat texture along R axis.
+Whether to repeat texture along R axis from front to back.
 
 ### SFNode [ ] **textureProperties** NULL <small>[TextureProperties]</small>
 
-Field textureProperties.
+Single contained TextureProperties node that can specify additional visual attributes applied to corresponding texture images.
 
 ## Example
 
 <x3d-canvas src="https://create3000.github.io/media/examples/Texturing3D/ImageTextureAtlas/ImageTextureAtlas.x3d" update="auto"></x3d-canvas>
 
-## External Links
+## See Also
 
-- [X3D Specification of ImageTextureAtlas](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/texturing3d.html#ImageTextureAtlas){:target="_blank"}
+- [X3D Specification of ImageTextureAtlas node](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/texturing3d.html#ImageTextureAtlas){:target="_blank"}

package/docs/_posts/components/Texturing3D/PixelTexture3D.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: PixelTexture3D
-date: 2022-01-07
+date: 2023-01-07
 nav: components-Texturing3D
 categories: [components, Texturing3D]
 tags: [PixelTexture3D, Texturing3D]
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ tags: [PixelTexture3D, Texturing3D]
 
 PixelTexture3D defines a 3D image-based texture map as an explicit array of pixel values (image field).
 
-The PixelTexture3D node belongs to the **Texturing3D** component and its default container field is *texture.* It is available since X3D version 3.1 or later.
+The PixelTexture3D node belongs to the **Texturing3D** component and its default container field is *texture.* It is available from X3D version 3.1 or higher.
 
 ## Hierarchy
 
@@ -32,7 +32,11 @@ The PixelTexture3D node belongs to the **Texturing3D** component and its default
 
 ### SFNode [in, out] **metadata** NULL <small>[X3DMetadataObject]</small>
 
-Metadata are not part of the X3D world and not interpreted by the X3D browser, but they can be accessed via the ECMAScript interface.
+Information about this node can be contained in a MetadataBoolean, MetadataDouble, MetadataFloat, MetadataInteger, MetadataString or MetadataSet node.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- [X3D Architecture 7.2.4 Metadata](https://www.web3d.org/specifications/X3Dv4Draft/ISO-IEC19775-1v4-CD1/Part01/components/core.html#Metadata){:target="_blank"}
 
 ### SFString [in, out] **description** ""
 
@@ -40,36 +44,44 @@ Author-provided prose that describes intended purpose of the url asset.
 
 #### Hint
 
-- Many XML tools substitute XML character references for special characters automatically if needed within an attribute value (such as &amp;#38; for & ampersand character, or &amp;#34; for " quotation-mark character).
+- Many XML tools substitute XML character references for special characters automatically if needed within an attribute value (such as &amp;#38; for &amp; ampersand character, or &amp;#34; for " quotation-mark character).
+
+### MFInt32 [in, out] **image** [ 0, 0, 0, 0 ]
+
+*image* describes raw data for this 3D texture: number of components to the *image* [0,4], width, height and depth of the texture, followed by (width x height x depth) pixel values.
+
+#### Warning
+
+- The order of initial values in PixelTexture and PixelTexture3D *image* arrays are different.
 
 ### SFBool [ ] **repeatS** FALSE
 
-Whether to horizontally repeat texture along S axis.
+Whether to repeat texture along S axis horizontally from left to right.
 
 ### SFBool [ ] **repeatT** FALSE
 
-Whether to vertically repeat texture along T axis.
+Whether to repeat texture along T axis vertically from top to bottom.
 
 ### SFBool [ ] **repeatR** FALSE
 
-Whether to vertically repeat texture along R axis.
-
-### MFInt32 [in, out] **image** [ 0, 0, 0, 0 ]
-
-*image* describes raw data for this 3D texture: number of components to the image [0,.4], width, height and depth of the texture, followed by (width x height x depth) pixel values.
+Whether to repeat texture along R axis from front to back.
 
 ### SFNode [ ] **textureProperties** NULL <small>[TextureProperties]</small>
 
-Field textureProperties.
+Single contained TextureProperties node that can specify additional visual attributes applied to corresponding texture images.
 
-## Description
+## Advisories
 
 ### Hints
 
 - Can contain a single TextureProperties node.
 - Insert Shape and Appearance nodes before adding texture.
+- [X3D Architecture 33.2.2 3D texturing concepts](https://www.web3d.org/specifications/X3Dv4Draft/ISO-IEC19775-1v4-CD1/Part01/components/texture3D.html#3DTextureconcepts){:target="_blank"}
+
+### Warning
+
+- Requires X3D `profile='Full'` or else include `<component name='Texturing3D' level='1'/>`
 
-## External Links
+## See Also
 
-- [X3D Specification of PixelTexture3D](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/texture3D.html#PixelTexture3D){:target="_blank"}
-- [See X3D Specification 33.2.2 3D texturing concepts](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/texture3D.html#3DTextureconcepts){:target="_blank"}
+- [X3D Specification of PixelTexture3D node](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/texture3D.html#PixelTexture3D){:target="_blank"}

package/docs/_posts/components/Texturing3D/TextureCoordinate3D.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: TextureCoordinate3D
-date: 2022-01-07
+date: 2023-01-07
 nav: components-Texturing3D
 categories: [components, Texturing3D]
 tags: [TextureCoordinate3D, Texturing3D]
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ tags: [TextureCoordinate3D, Texturing3D]
 
 TextureCoordinate3D specifies a set of 3D texture coordinates used by vertex-based geometry nodes (such as IndexedFaceSet or ElevationGrid) to map 3D textures to vertices.
 
-The TextureCoordinate3D node belongs to the **Texturing3D** component and its default container field is *texCoord.* It is available since X3D version 3.1 or later.
+The TextureCoordinate3D node belongs to the **Texturing3D** component and its default container field is *texCoord.* It is available from X3D version 3.1 or higher.
 
 ## Hierarchy
 
@@ -31,23 +31,35 @@ The TextureCoordinate3D node belongs to the **Texturing3D** component and its de
 
 ### SFNode [in, out] **metadata** NULL <small>[X3DMetadataObject]</small>
 
-Metadata are not part of the X3D world and not interpreted by the X3D browser, but they can be accessed via the ECMAScript interface.
+Information about this node can be contained in a MetadataBoolean, MetadataDouble, MetadataFloat, MetadataInteger, MetadataString or MetadataSet node.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- [X3D Architecture 7.2.4 Metadata](https://www.web3d.org/specifications/X3Dv4Draft/ISO-IEC19775-1v4-CD1/Part01/components/core.html#Metadata){:target="_blank"}
 
 ### SFString [in, out] **mapping** ""
 
-The mapping label identifies which texture coordinates and transformations are used to compute texture effects from corresponding geometry on a given material.
+The *mapping* label identifies which texture coordinates and transformations are used to compute texture effects from corresponding geometry on a given material.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- [TODO support planned to perform multiple-node *mapping* validation checks using X3D Schematron or X3D Validator](https://savage.nps.edu/X3dValidator){:target="_blank"}
 
 ### MFVec3f [in, out] **point** [ ] <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
 Triplets of 3D (s,t,r) texture coordinates, either in range [0,1] or higher if repeating.
 
-## Description
+## Advisories
+
+### Hints
+
+- Add Shape and then polygonal/planar geometry before adding texture coordinates.
+- [X3D Architecture 33.2.2 3D texturing concepts](https://www.web3d.org/specifications/X3Dv4Draft/ISO-IEC19775-1v4-CD1/Part01/components/texture3D.html#3DTextureconcepts){:target="_blank"}
 
-### Hint
+### Warning
 
-- Add Shape and then polgyonal/planar geometry before adding texture coordinates.
+- Requires X3D `profile='Full'` or else include `<component name='Texturing3D' level='1'/>`
 
-## External Links
+## See Also
 
-- [X3D Specification of TextureCoordinate3D](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/texture3D.html#TextureCoordinate3D){:target="_blank"}
-- [See X3D Specification 33.2.2 3D texturing concepts](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/texture3D.html#3DTextureconcepts){:target="_blank"}
+- [X3D Specification of TextureCoordinate3D node](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/texture3D.html#TextureCoordinate3D){:target="_blank"}

package/docs/_posts/components/Texturing3D/TextureCoordinate4D.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: TextureCoordinate4D
-date: 2022-01-07
+date: 2023-01-07
 nav: components-Texturing3D
 categories: [components, Texturing3D]
 tags: [TextureCoordinate4D, Texturing3D]
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ tags: [TextureCoordinate4D, Texturing3D]
 
 TextureCoordinate4D specifies a set of 4D (homogeneous 3D) texture coordinates used by vertex-based geometry nodes (such as IndexedFaceSet or ElevationGrid) to map 3D textures to vertices.
 
-The TextureCoordinate4D node belongs to the **Texturing3D** component and its default container field is *texCoord.* It is available since X3D version 3.1 or later.
+The TextureCoordinate4D node belongs to the **Texturing3D** component and its default container field is *texCoord.* It is available from X3D version 3.1 or higher.
 
 ## Hierarchy
 
@@ -31,22 +31,34 @@ The TextureCoordinate4D node belongs to the **Texturing3D** component and its de
 
 ### SFNode [in, out] **metadata** NULL <small>[X3DMetadataObject]</small>
 
-Metadata are not part of the X3D world and not interpreted by the X3D browser, but they can be accessed via the ECMAScript interface.
+Information about this node can be contained in a MetadataBoolean, MetadataDouble, MetadataFloat, MetadataInteger, MetadataString or MetadataSet node.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- [X3D Architecture 7.2.4 Metadata](https://www.web3d.org/specifications/X3Dv4Draft/ISO-IEC19775-1v4-CD1/Part01/components/core.html#Metadata){:target="_blank"}
 
 ### SFString [in, out] **mapping** ""
 
-The mapping label identifies which texture coordinates and transformations are used to compute texture effects from corresponding geometry on a given material.
+The *mapping* label identifies which texture coordinates and transformations are used to compute texture effects from corresponding geometry on a given material.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- [TODO support planned to perform multiple-node *mapping* validation checks using X3D Schematron or X3D Validator](https://savage.nps.edu/X3dValidator){:target="_blank"}
 
 ### MFVec4f [in, out] **point** [ ] <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
-4-tuples of 4D texture coordinates, either in range [0,1] or higher if repeating.
+4-tuple values of 4D texture coordinates, either in range [0,1] or higher if repeating.
 
-## Description
+## Advisories
 
 ### Hint
 
-- Add Shape and then polgyonal/planar geometry before adding texture coordinates.
+- Add Shape and then polygonal/planar geometry before adding texture coordinates.
+
+### Warning
+
+- Requires X3D `profile='Full'` or else include `<component name='Texturing3D' level='1'/>`
 
-## External Links
+## See Also
 
-- [X3D Specification of TextureCoordinate4D](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/texture3D.html#TextureCoordinate4D){:target="_blank"}
+- [X3D Specification of TextureCoordinate4D node](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/texture3D.html#TextureCoordinate4D){:target="_blank"}

package/docs/_posts/components/Texturing3D/TextureTransform3D.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: TextureTransform3D
-date: 2022-01-07
+date: 2023-01-07
 nav: components-Texturing3D
 categories: [components, Texturing3D]
 tags: [TextureTransform3D, Texturing3D]
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ tags: [TextureTransform3D, Texturing3D]
 
 TextureTransform3D applies a 3D transformation to texture coordinates.
 
-The TextureTransform3D node belongs to the **Texturing3D** component and its default container field is *textureTransform.* It is available since X3D version 3.1 or later.
+The TextureTransform3D node belongs to the **Texturing3D** component and its default container field is *textureTransform.* It is available from X3D version 3.1 or higher.
 
 ## Hierarchy
 
@@ -31,11 +31,19 @@ The TextureTransform3D node belongs to the **Texturing3D** component and its def
 
 ### SFNode [in, out] **metadata** NULL <small>[X3DMetadataObject]</small>
 
-Metadata are not part of the X3D world and not interpreted by the X3D browser, but they can be accessed via the ECMAScript interface.
+Information about this node can be contained in a MetadataBoolean, MetadataDouble, MetadataFloat, MetadataInteger, MetadataString or MetadataSet node.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- [X3D Architecture 7.2.4 Metadata](https://www.web3d.org/specifications/X3Dv4Draft/ISO-IEC19775-1v4-CD1/Part01/components/core.html#Metadata){:target="_blank"}
 
 ### SFString [in, out] **mapping** ""
 
-The mapping label identifies which texture coordinates and transformations are used to compute texture effects from corresponding geometry on a given material.
+The *mapping* label identifies which texture coordinates and transformations are used to compute texture effects from corresponding geometry on a given material.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- [TODO support planned to perform multiple-node *mapping* validation checks using X3D Schematron or X3D Validator](https://savage.nps.edu/X3dValidator){:target="_blank"}
 
 ### SFVec3f [in, out] **translation** 0 0 0 <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
@@ -53,17 +61,18 @@ Non-uniform planar scaling of texture about center (opposite effect appears on g
 
 *center* point in 2D (s,t) texture coordinates for rotation and scaling.
 
-## Description
+## Advisories
 
 ### Hints
 
 - Order of operations is translation, rotation about center, non-uniform scale about center.
-- Insert Shape and Appearance nodes before adding TextureTransform.
+- Insert Shape and Appearance nodes before adding TextureTransform3D.
+- [Texture mapping](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texture_mapping){:target="_blank"}
 
 ### Warning
 
 - Resulting visible effects appear reversed because image changes occur before mapping to geometry.
 
-## External Links
+## See Also
 
-- [X3D Specification of TextureTransform3D](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/texture3D.html#TextureTransform3D){:target="_blank"}
+- [X3D Specification of TextureTransform3D node](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/texture3D.html#TextureTransform3D){:target="_blank"}

package/docs/_posts/components/Texturing3D/TextureTransformMatrix3D.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: TextureTransformMatrix3D
-date: 2022-01-07
+date: 2023-01-07
 nav: components-Texturing3D
 categories: [components, Texturing3D]
 tags: [TextureTransformMatrix3D, Texturing3D]
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ tags: [TextureTransformMatrix3D, Texturing3D]
 
 TextureTransformMatrix3D applies a 3D transformation to texture coordinates.
 
-The TextureTransformMatrix3D node belongs to the **Texturing3D** component and its default container field is *textureTransform.* It is available since X3D version 3.1 or later.
+The TextureTransformMatrix3D node belongs to the **Texturing3D** component and its default container field is *textureTransform.* It is available from X3D version 3.1 or higher.
 
 ## Hierarchy
 
@@ -31,27 +31,37 @@ The TextureTransformMatrix3D node belongs to the **Texturing3D** component and i
 
 ### SFNode [in, out] **metadata** NULL <small>[X3DMetadataObject]</small>
 
-Metadata are not part of the X3D world and not interpreted by the X3D browser, but they can be accessed via the ECMAScript interface.
+Information about this node can be contained in a MetadataBoolean, MetadataDouble, MetadataFloat, MetadataInteger, MetadataString or MetadataSet node.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- [X3D Architecture 7.2.4 Metadata](https://www.web3d.org/specifications/X3Dv4Draft/ISO-IEC19775-1v4-CD1/Part01/components/core.html#Metadata){:target="_blank"}
 
 ### SFString [in, out] **mapping** ""
 
-The mapping label identifies which texture coordinates and transformations are used to compute texture effects from corresponding geometry on a given material.
+The *mapping* label identifies which texture coordinates and transformations are used to compute texture effects from corresponding geometry on a given material.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- [TODO support planned to perform multiple-node *mapping* validation checks using X3D Schematron or X3D Validator](https://savage.nps.edu/X3dValidator){:target="_blank"}
 
 ### SFMatrix4f [in, out] **matrix** 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
-*matrix* is a generalized, unfiltered 4x4 transformation matrix to modify texture (opposite effect appears on geometry).
+*matrix* is a generalized, unfiltered 4x4 transformation *matrix* to modify texture (opposite effect appears on geometry).
 
-## Description
+## Advisories
 
 ### Hints
 
 - Order of operations is translation, rotation about center, non-uniform scale about center.
-- Insert Shape and Appearance nodes before adding TextureTransform.
+- Insert Shape and Appearance nodes before adding TextureTransformMatrix3D.
+- [Texture mapping](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texture_mapping){:target="_blank"}
 
-### Warning
+### Warnings
 
 - Resulting visible effects appear reversed because image changes occur before mapping to geometry.
+- Requires X3D `profile='Full'` or else include `<component name='Texturing3D' level='1'/>`
 
-## External Links
+## See Also
 
-- [X3D Specification of TextureTransformMatrix3D](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/texture3D.html#TextureTransformMatrix3D){:target="_blank"}
+- [X3D Specification of TextureTransformMatrix3D node](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/texture3D.html#TextureTransformMatrix3D){:target="_blank"}

package/docs/_posts/components/Time/TimeSensor.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: TimeSensor
-date: 2022-01-07
+date: 2023-01-07
 nav: components-Time
 categories: [components, Time]
 tags: [TimeSensor, Time]
@@ -13,9 +13,9 @@ tags: [TimeSensor, Time]
 
 ## Overview
 
-TimeSensor continuously generates events as time passes. Typical use: ROUTE thisTimeSensor.fraction_changed TO someInterpolator.set_fraction. Interchange profile hint: TimeSensor may be ignored if cycleInterval < 0.01 second.
+TimeSensor continuously generates events as time passes. Typical use: ROUTE thisTimeSensorDEF.fraction_changed TO someInterpolatorDEF.set_fraction. Interchange profile hint: TimeSensor may be ignored if cycleInterval \< 0.01 second.
 
-The TimeSensor node belongs to the **Time** component and its default container field is *children.* It is available since X3D version 2.0 or later.
+The TimeSensor node belongs to the **Time** component and its default container field is *children.* It is available from X3D version 2.0 or higher.
 
 ## Hierarchy
 
@@ -32,15 +32,19 @@ The TimeSensor node belongs to the **Time** component and its default container
 
 ### SFNode [in, out] **metadata** NULL <small>[X3DMetadataObject]</small>
 
-Metadata are not part of the X3D world and not interpreted by the X3D browser, but they can be accessed via the ECMAScript interface.
+Information about this node can be contained in a MetadataBoolean, MetadataDouble, MetadataFloat, MetadataInteger, MetadataString or MetadataSet node.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- [X3D Architecture 7.2.4 Metadata](https://www.web3d.org/specifications/X3Dv4Draft/ISO-IEC19775-1v4-CD1/Part01/components/core.html#Metadata){:target="_blank"}
 
 ### SFString [in, out] **description** ""
 
-Author-provided prose that describes intended purpose of the url asset.
+Author-provided prose that describes intended purpose of this node.
 
 #### Hint
 
-- Many XML tools substitute XML character references for special characters automatically if needed within an attribute value (such as &amp;#38; for & ampersand character, or &amp;#34; for " quotation-mark character).
+- Many XML tools substitute XML character references for special characters automatically if needed within an attribute value (such as &amp;#38; for &amp; ampersand character, or &amp;#34; for " quotation-mark character).
 
 ### SFBool [in, out] **enabled** TRUE
 
@@ -48,7 +52,11 @@ Enables/disables node operation.
 
 ### SFTime [in, out] **cycleInterval** 1 <small>(0,∞)</small>
 
-*cycleInterval* is loop duration in seconds. Interchange profile hint: TimeSensor may be ignored if cycleInterval \< 0.01 second.
+*cycleInterval* is loop duration in seconds. Interchange profile hint: TimeSensor may be ignored if *cycleInterval* \< 0.01 second.
+
+#### Hint
+
+- *cycleInterval* is a nonnegative SFTime duration interval, not an absolute clock time.
 
 #### Warning
 
@@ -56,89 +64,124 @@ Enables/disables node operation.
 
 ### SFBool [in, out] **loop** FALSE
 
-Repeat indefinitely when loop=true, repeat only once when loop=false.
+Repeat indefinitely when *loop*=true, repeat only once when *loop*=false.
 
-### SFTime [in, out] **startTime** <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
+### SFTime [in, out] **startTime** 0 <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
-When time now \>= startTime, isActive becomes true and TimeSensor becomes active. Absolute time: number of seconds since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 GMT.
+When time now \>= *startTime*, isActive becomes true and TimeSensor becomes active. Absolute time: number of seconds since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 GMT.
 
 #### Hint
 
-- Usually receives a ROUTEd time value.
+- ROUTE a time value matching system clock to this field, such as output event from TouchSensor touchTime or TimeTrigger triggerTime.
 
-### SFTime [in, out] **resumeTime** <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
+### SFTime [in, out] **resumeTime** 0 <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
-When *resumeTime* becomes\<= time now, isPaused becomes false and TimeSensor becomes inactive. Absolute time: number of seconds since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 GMT.
+When *resumeTime* becomes \<= time now, isPaused becomes false and TimeSensor becomes inactive. Absolute time: number of seconds since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 GMT.
 
 #### Hint
 
-- Usually receives a ROUTEd time value.
+- ROUTE a time value matching system clock to this field, such as output event from TouchSensor touchTime or TimeTrigger triggerTime.
 
 #### Warning
 
 - Not supported in VRML97.
 
-### SFTime [in, out] **pauseTime** <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
+### SFTime [in, out] **pauseTime** 0 <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
-When time now \>= *pauseTime*, *isPaused* becomes true and TimeSensor becomes paused. Absolute time: number of seconds since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 GMT.
+When time now \>= *pauseTime*, isPaused becomes true and TimeSensor becomes paused. Absolute time: number of seconds since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 GMT.
 
 #### Hint
 
-- Usually receives a ROUTEd time value.
+- ROUTE a time value matching system clock to this field, such as output event from TouchSensor touchTime or TimeTrigger triggerTime.
 
 #### Warning
 
 - Not supported in VRML97.
 
-### SFTime [in, out] **stopTime** <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
+### SFTime [in, out] **stopTime** 0 <small>(-∞,∞)</small>
 
-When stopTime becomes \<= time now, isActive becomes false and TimeSensor becomes inactive. Absolute time: number of seconds since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 GMT.
+When *stopTime* becomes \<= time now, isActive becomes false and TimeSensor becomes inactive. Absolute time: number of seconds since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 GMT.
 
 #### Hint
 
-- Usually receives a ROUTEd time value.
+- ROUTE a time value matching system clock to this field, such as output event from TouchSensor touchTime or TimeTrigger triggerTime.
 
 #### Warnings
 
-- An active TimeSensor node ignores set_cycleInterval and set_startTime events. An active TimeSensor node ignores set_stopTime event values less than or equal to startTime.
+- An active TimeSensor node ignores set_cycleInterval and set_startTime events.
+- An active TimeSensor node ignores set_stopTime event values less than or equal to startTime.
 
 ### SFBool [out] **isPaused**
 
 *isPaused* true/false events are sent when TimeSensor is paused/resumed.
 
-#### Warning
+#### Warnings
 
 - Not supported in VRML97.
+- It is an error to define this transient outputOnly field in an X3D file, instead only use it a source for ROUTE events.
 
 ### SFBool [out] **isActive**
 
 *isActive* true/false events are sent when TimeSensor starts/stops running.
 
+#### Warning
+
+- It is an error to define this transient outputOnly field in an X3D file, instead only use it a source for ROUTE events.
+
 ### SFTime [out] **cycleTime**
 
 *cycleTime* sends a time outputOnly at startTime, and also at the beginning of each new cycle (useful for synchronization with other time-based objects).
 
+#### Hints
+
+- The first *cycleTime* event for a TimeSensor node can be used as an alarm (single pulse at a specified time).
+- *cycleTime* is a nonnegative SFTime duration interval, not an absolute clock time.
+
+#### Warning
+
+- It is an error to define this transient outputOnly field in an X3D file, instead only use it a source for ROUTE events.
+
 ### SFTime [out] **elapsedTime**
 
 Current elapsed time since TimeSensor activated/running, cumulative in seconds, and not counting any paused time.
 
-#### Warning
+#### Hint
+
+- *elapsedTime* is a nonnegative SFTime duration interval, not an absolute clock time.
+
+#### Warnings
 
 - Not supported in VRML97.
+- It is an error to define this transient outputOnly field in an X3D file, instead only use it a source for ROUTE events.
 
 ### SFFloat [out] **fraction_changed**
 
 *fraction_changed* continuously sends value in range [0,1] showing time progress in the current cycle.
 
+#### Warning
+
+- It is an error to define this transient outputOnly field in an X3D file, instead only use it a source for ROUTE events.
+
 ### SFTime [out] **time**
 
-*time* continuously sends the absolute time (since January 1, 1970) for a given simulation tick.
+Time continuously sends the absolute *time* (value 0.0 matches 1 January 1970) in seconds for a given simulation tick.
+
+#### Warning
+
+- It is an error to define this transient outputOnly field in an X3D file, instead only use it a source for ROUTE events.
+
+## Advisories
+
+### Hints
+
+- [Event timing details are explained in X3D Specification 4.4.8.3 Execution model](https://www.web3d.org/specifications/X3Dv4Draft/ISO-IEC19775-1v4-CD1/Part01/concepts.html#ExecutionModel){:target="_blank"}
+- [X3D Architecture 8 Time component](https://www.web3d.org/specifications/X3Dv4Draft/ISO-IEC19775-1v4-CD1/Part01/components/time.html){:target="_blank"}
+- [Example scenes and authoring assets](https://x3dgraphics.com/examples/X3dForWebAuthors/Chapter07EventAnimationInterpolation){:target="_blank"}
 
 ## Example
 
 <x3d-canvas src="https://create3000.github.io/media/examples/Time/TimeSensor/TimeSensor.x3d" update="auto"></x3d-canvas>
 
-## External Links
+## See Also
 
-- [X3D Specification of TimeSensor](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/time.html#TimeSensor){:target="_blank"}
-- [Event timing details are explained in 4.4.8.3 Execution model](https://www.web3d.org/files/specifications/19775-1/V3.3/Part01/concepts.html#ExecutionModel){:target="_blank"}
+- [X3D Specification of TimeSensor node](https://www.web3d.org/documents/specifications/19775-1/V4.0/Part01/components/time.html#TimeSensor){:target="_blank"}