Any one have samples of 3D text (the code), like the ones in Joe Stegman video?

Question

Any one have samples of 3D text (the code), like the ones in Joe Stegman video?

I would like to do something like this, but have no clue where to begin.

thanks

Answer 1

Hi All,

          Im interested in this as well. Can you make text effects in WPFE like the spining text in http://www.dsmorton.com/code/vml/text_hearts/index.asp

Thanks,

slyi

Answer 2

I'm working on figuring out the source for the 3d text, but it won't be until the new year. Using some of the 3d to 2d work that Flash developers do would be the start (like http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flash/articles/flash_3d.html)

Slyi - Regarding the text effects that you posted, no right now we do not have that ability.

-mark
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Microsoft
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Answer 3

You can use layered textblocks to fake it.

eg: http://www.geocities.com/sly_i/3d-text.htm

Answer 4

Just to be clear, the demos you saw in the Joe Stegman were using JavaScript to 'fake' 3D support.  I understand you want the code and perhaps someone inside of MS can help you with that, but the real trick is having JavaScript code that determines the right 3D location, then map the 3D location to a 2D coordinate to allow you to draw it.  Because WPF/E is cross-platform as well as cross browser, I wouldn't expect true 3D support in the near future.

Answer 5

Yes, the Flying text was really cool, i was looking to duplicate that.  I hope the folks at Microsoft would put that in there Sample package.