displaying 3d models in WPF

Question

I would like to display a 3d model in a WPF application (the model is prepared in an external tool such as blender). What is the best practice? Are there any tools to facilitate this? How about rotation/transform performance?

Answer 1

Zam3d is a great tool for converting 3D Models into Xaml. I highly recomend Petzold's book 3D Programming for Windows. There are also a ton of tutorials online:

• Render 3ds 3D-models with WPF and XAML
• Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) 3D Tutorial
• More 3D WPF Tutorials

Answer 2

You can download trial version of 3dsmax and convert you model by Xaml exporter for 3D Studio Max this tool helps me a lot.