Very simple 2d and 3d graphics library

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I have to create library that render static, simple shapes with some 3d effects such as rotation and bevels. Shapes can contains text or image on it. Something similar to this: enter image description here

I think that with GDI+ it will be hard to implement so is there any CLS compliant library that will help me with rendering?

P.S. I can not use WPF.

GDI+ is fine in this case. Generating a realistic shade for a 3D effect is going to be the hard part, but not impossible. — John Alexiou, Mar 11 '11 at 16:15
Examples of something similar with GDI+ will be highly appreciated. — Denis Palnitsky, Mar 11 '11 at 16:31
Second that - i've actually written a small 3d engine with lighting and transforms using GDI+. It isn't easy, but can be done. — eckleman, Mar 18 '11 at 20:36
I think I'd go GDI+ for that kind of effects. Not easy, but not that hard either. — jv42, Mar 21 '11 at 11:31

score 5 · Answer 1 · edited May 23 '17 at 10:32

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Try to read the following stackoverflow page to choose the engine:

What to use? Tao, SharpGL, OpenTK, DirectX P/Invoke, XNA, MDX, SlimDX, Windows API Codec Pack

One example for the Tao framework with C# can be found in codeproject:
OpenGL 3D Navigation with Tao and C#

edited May 23 '17 at 10:32

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answered Mar 11 '11 at 16:36

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+1 for OpenTK - great library. Also most of OpenGL tutorial can be applied while learning it :) – sszarek Mar 17 '11 at 23:37

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 21 '11 at 10:44

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You could try SFML: main page - features (includes bindings).

It's got a Shape primitive, is based on OpenGL rendering and includes support for shaders.

answered Mar 21 '11 at 10:44

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Not bad by description, but in samples they uses Tao for drawing and library is written in C++. – Denis Palnitsky Mar 21 '11 at 11:01
It's written in C++ but offers .NET bindings. It may not be what you're looking for. – jv42 Mar 21 '11 at 11:30

Very simple 2d and 3d graphics library

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