Category Archives: 3D graphics

Segmented Turning Helper, Version 3

Posted on February 13, 2019 by RodStephens

John Di Stefano has released version 3 of this free tool Segmented Turning Helper. The program helps you design segmented turning projects such as turned bowls and vases. Here’s the basic description of the tool. Segmented Turning Helper assists you … Continue reading →

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Pingback: Code Project post “Orbital Mechanics Introduction, Part 2”

Posted on January 24, 2019 by RodStephens

The Code Project post Orbital Mechanics Introduction, Part 2 by charles922 uses some code from my WPF 3D posts. His program lets you experiment with the following orbital parameters: Eccentricity – the eccentricity of the orbit’s ellipse. Inclination – the … Continue reading →

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Why you should study algorithms (plus a free book drawing)

Posted on January 17, 2019 by RodStephens

There are several reasons why you should study algorithms. I’m going to talk about four of them. (If you want to skip to the bottom, you can read about the drawing I’m having in the next few days for one … Continue reading →

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Use WPF 3d techniques to draw a snowman with WPF and C#

Posted on December 24, 2018 by RodStephens

This example shows how to use the tools and techniques described in my book WPF 3d, Three-Dimensional Graphics with WPF and C# to draw a three-dimensional snowman. I won’t go into all of the details because there are a whole … Continue reading →

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Pingback: Code Project post “Clipping Plane in WPF 3D”

Posted on December 20, 2018 by RodStephens

The Code Project post Clipping Plane in WPF 3D by charles922 references a couple of my WPF 3D posts. His post explains several WPF 3D concepts including; Manger sponges (refers to my post Use a dictionary to draw a 3D … Continue reading →

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Book Sample Pictures: WPF 3d

Posted on February 9, 2018 by RodStephens

This page shows thumbnail images for my book WPF 3D, Three-Dimensional Graphics with WPF and C#. Click on a picture to see a full-sized version. [ Overview – Table of Contents – Questions and Discussion – Errata – Sample Pictures … Continue reading →

Book Errata Page: WPF 3d

Posted on February 9, 2018 by RodStephens

This is the errata page for my book WPF 3D, Three-Dimensional Graphics with WPF and C#. If you find mistakes, please post them here in the “Leave a Reply” box at the bottom of the page. I will moderate them … Continue reading →

Book Discussion Page: WPF 3d

Posted on February 9, 2018 by RodStephens

This is a discussion page for my book WPF 3D, Three-Dimensional Graphics with WPF and C#. Please post questions, thoughts, and suggestions here in the “Leave a Reply” box at the bottom of the page. I will moderate posts and … Continue reading →

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WPF 3d: Table of Contents

Posted on February 9, 2018 by RodStephens

This is a brief summary of the table of contents for my book WPF 3D, Three-Dimensional Graphics with WPF and C#. Contents Introduction Part I. Getting Started Chapter 1. XAML Example Chapter 2. C# Example Chapter 3. Coordinates Chapter 4. … Continue reading →