3D graphic frameworks for C#

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I have a application for visualizing map data. Until today i have managed with using standard Forms.Graphics to draw 2D lines and other primitives in my windows application.

I found out today that Managed C# DirectX is deprecated. Is there any alternatives for me as a C# developer if I want use 2D/3D in my application? (it's not a game so i will not migrate to C++). I have no need for anything advanced. All I need is to be able to draw lines and faces in 2D and in 3D and to pick objects with the mouse in 2D and in 3D.

If what you are doing is not game related you could try using WPF's 3d support. — m0s, Oct 19 '12 at 19:56

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 19 '12 at 20:00

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Maybe try OpenGL?

Some libraries:

http://dotnet.mvps.org/dotnet/faqs/?id=opengl&lang=en

answered Oct 19 '12 at 20:00

Kamil

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score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 19 '12 at 20:09

You can move to WPF Meshs to draw basic shapes in 3D.

Or you can move to XNA and use this gaming framework for 3D.

You can also use XNA inside WPF.

Forms is best used with the MVP Pattern and i personally think that MVVM is superior. MVVM works great with WPF so you ahould migrate if you have the choice.

I dont see that DirectX is going away soon. There are some developers who want more direct control over graphics but i currently dont see that this will impact the existance of managed graphics in C#.

3D graphic frameworks for C#

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