A brief roundup of selected xeokit updates (v2.6.104)
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xeokit Meetup #3, Jan 27, 2026
Lindsay Kay, Software Engineer @ Creoox AG
New: cxConverter integrated with a WASM loader
Purpose: Fast IFC → glTF conversion
Runs in browser: Client-side, sandboxed, no native install
Integration: Direct IFC loader or @creooxag/cxconverter (NPM)
Outputs: glTF & Metadata JSON for xeokit
https://xeokit.io/blog/bringing-wasm-power-to-xeokit-the-new-cxconverter-and-loader
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Deep refactor of renderer core
Continued investment in code quality, not just features
Healthier internal structure, improving long-term maintainability
A stronger, more stable foundation for future evolution
https://github.com/xeokit/xeokit-sdk/releases/tag/v2.6.91-renderers-refactor-v9
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New feature: IfcOpenShellLoaderPlugin
Loads IFC using the Pyodide-based IfcOpenShell API
Live demo: https://xeokit.github.io/xeokit-sdk/examples/buildings/#IfcOpenShellLoaderPlugin_Duplex
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Load bigger models!
Significantly reduced memory usage and GC by improving internal cleanup and buffer handling, enabling smoother loading and interaction.
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Blog Article: Xeokit Loaders & Converters
An overview of our current options for loading models
Loaders, Converters & xeoServices - which to use?
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