Question

I’m looking into 3D engines for AS3 interface work, and I’m acclimated with Papervision (but it has not been updated since 2009).

Is Papervision still the best choice for interfaces or are other alternatives like Away3D and Sandy3D worth looking at? I went through their demos and I was not very impressed. However, demos may not be reflective of the API’s true potential, so that is why I ask you guys 🙂

If it helps, I’m looking for a 3D engine that will handle interactive flat planes well and perhaps simple shapes (such as cubes). Again I do a mostly interface work so I’m not trying to build a game in 3D or anything… it will most likely be integrated with other Flash elements.

Thanks!

Answer 1

I’d say use Away3d instead of Papervision or sandy3d

here are some of the reasons

• away3d is a fork of pv3d, so if you’re familiar with pv3d going into away3d should b e pretty easy.
• away3d is actively maintained, last post on pv3d blog is more than a year old
• away3d has been working with adobe on molehill/stage3d support, so once it is available in FP11, you’ll have access to that.

alternatively there is the alternativa platform, which has been hailed for its speed and tools. And now offers a free licence.