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Now you can integrate 3D UI controls, elements, and components into your Windows Vista Applications in ways that have only been possible through rich-media outlets such as broadcast TV, film, video and multimedia websites. Electric Rain ZAM 3D™ is a full-featured 3D modelling application that enables easy creation, customisation and animation of 3D interface elements for Windows Vista based applications. Once a 3D scene is created, ZAM 3D automatically generates the XAML (eXtensible Application Markup Language) markup necessary to convert the 3D elements into a Windows Presentation Foundation "WPF" (formally Avalon) 3D scene. XAML files created with ZAM 3D can be directly integrated into your application development environment to create rich and engaging user experiences never before possible. ZAM 3D Overview
Can you imagine the UI's of the future? What is the new designer/developer paradigm all about? Where does 3D fit into all of this? Watch the ZAM 3D introduction video to find out as Electric Rain provides our perspective on Microsoft's grand scheme. ZAM 3D fits into the Designer-side workflow by complimenting Microsoft Expression Blend. The designer uses ZAM 3D to easily create 3D interface elements, models, controls, styles or layouts, exporting them to XAML markup with a single click without any need to write, or even understand the complex markup that goes into building a WPF 3D scene. ZAM 3D to Microsoft Expression Blend Workflow Example
1) Build your 3D Model / Scene
ZAM 3D is a full feature 3D modelling and animation application that allows you to create 3D models from basic primitive objects, and edit the object mesh for complete control. Additionally, you can import 3D models created in other 3D applications in the .3ds and .dxf file formats. You can also import 2D vector artwork (like logos) such as Adobe Illustrator and EPS files for extrusion, beveling and animating in 3D. 2) Export to XAML
When your 3D scene or model is just right, choose 'FILE | EXPORT' and instantly create a 3D XAML file. 3) Integrate the ZAM 3D XAML file into your applications
Integrate the ZAM 3D XAML markup into Microsoft Visual Stuido 2005 or Microsoft Expression Blend to create compelling 3D product visualisation applications, 3D user interface components, 3D data visualisations, or 3D themed icons to reinforce your program controls function. The .NET 3.0 and WPF ecosystem separates the interface design and the application logic, enabling designers to focus on creating truly intuitive UIs using the versatile XAML declarative markup language. These XAML files can then be leveraged by a developer through powerful coding and data binding to create interactive, next -generation applications. This combination of design-driven interface development with robust application logic will provide the high-fidelity user experiences developers and designers have been seeking for years. Furthermore, the incredible depth of the WPF API allows designers and developers to leverage 3D in ways have only been possible through rich-media outlets such as broadcast TV, film, video and multimedia websites. The creative methods of how 3D can be utilised in application design are virtually endless, and ZAM 3D is here to supply you with the critical first step of 3D design and export to ÒAvalon'sÓ interface design language, XAML. Manufacturer: Electric Rain |
