Mantis issue tracker is used for specification and website improvements.  Entries are usually made following initial discussion of issues, impacts and alternative solutions.

Public and Member Feedback

Many ways are available to discuss issues.  They are listed at X3D Resources: Feedback.

Specific feedback on Web3D Specifications is provided by using the Web3D Standards Comment Form.

• The form is used for identifying specification issues, detailed bug reports, suggestions and changes.
• Reporting problems and recommending changes are important steps, they prevent grief for future authors and implementers.
• Sending in the report gets the issue into the bug-tracking system and also sent to the mailing list for discussion.
• If you first login as a Web3D Consortium member, a log of your posts is maintained for your convenience.

The X3D working group then adds the new issues to the Mantis issue tracker.  Discussion on email and teleconference helps our shared understanding and lets us "zero in" on precise improvements.  Archived email for x3d-public@web3D.org list enables cross-referencing between open dialog and member-only issue improvements.

Mantis Access

Web3D members have direct access to Mantis issue tracker.  Multiple login steps are required:

1. http://www.web3D.org
   Web3Dmember login
   menu: MEMBERS > CONTENT > MANTIS ISSUE TRACKER
2. "New Signup Form" page: now a second (repeated) member login is required... "Visit order page"...
   then you likely need to find and re-select your entry url again.
3. "New Signup Form" page: now a third (repeated) member login is required... "please login to continue"
   http://www.web3d.org/member-only/mantis/login_page.php
4. Which lands you again on "New Signup Form" page. You can now reenter the link and go to
   http://www.web3d.org/member-only/mantis/my_view_page.php

Mantis Issues Review

Although processing issues takes time, it is the basis for the steady progress in the X3D and HAnim Specifications across many years (decades actually).

• Mantis Definitions describes the detailed terminology.  (Basis for these states are the Mantis Admin Guide and original Issue Statuses pages).
• Mantis Workflow for Mantis issues presents a flowchart for handling issues.

Ideas and improvements are always welcome!  Difficulties and alternatives can be sorted out on the appropriate mailing list or during the weekly teleconferences.  You can also Contact Us for further assistance.

Community participants are welcome to join this important activity.  To learn more and participate, please Join the Web3D Consortium.