I am working o a c# application which needs to draw Solid Blocks, Spheres
and Cylinders in 3D just like a CAD Program. Basically, I want to draw something like this:
http://www.orbisnap.com/vrtdesc/matlab.jpg
What 3D engine do you recommend for doing this Also, what software do you recommend for making 3D Shapes
Thanks a bunch.
Jess
3D Shapes with C#
Hot Topic
- How can I make a TransformedColored rectangle in D3d?
- Help compile pixel shader from fragments right !
- Tom Miller's Render Loop
- Strange Behavior from GetTechniqueByName():SetTechnique()
- Need Help About Properties of map members
- No texture coordinates for Mesh.Sphere, box etc?
- dxguid.lib corrupt?
- February SDK: Where is my frame count? ;-)
- Shadow maps
- Unmanaged equivalent to Sprite.Draw2D?
Game Technologies
- MDX: Assigns a new mesh causes auto Dispose()
- C++ Compiler
- Most efficient way to draw a colored square (no, really!)
- Mesh Intersect Confusion
- Texture map to 3d head model
- Meshes intersection
- Disabling and Enabling USB joystick
- (DX 2.0.0.0 April 2006) couldn't create Device ( NotAvailableException )
- units for purchase during purchase phase is limited to 128
- problem with directx SetCooperativeLevel
3D Shapes with C#
walterd
I'll entertain you with the same answer I sent you in email. Though interestingly enough you were called "'Syed Ijaz'" in the email...
For simple blocks, spheres and cylinders DirectX has Mesh.Box, .Sphere and .Cylinder to generate them for you.
For complex shapes like the matlab picture you need to create the mesh yourself in code by providing a set of triangles that define the surface. I don't know of a 3d engine that has helper function for mathematically defined shapes. But all the managed engines are listed on my site http://www.thezbuffer.com/categories/engines.aspx
If you want to draw the shapes yourself you will need a modeling app - they range from free to very expensive and I'm not expert enough to recommend one. The Pro's use Maya or 3Dstudio max
http://www.thezbuffer.com/categories/tools.aspx