Question

There are several tutorials that show you how to create 3d objects such as thisIntroduction to WPF 3D. Moreover I could create the 3d objects in other applications and then import them with expression blend.

If my 3d object is a cube for example how could I place a user control in one of the faces of the cube? When I imported my 3d object to my application expression blend created a viewport control. I was wondering if it is possible to place a control inside that object such as a button. I have tried placing the button inside that viewport and it does not work. Is it possible to place a user control inside a 3d object?

Answer 1

You can use Viewport2dVisual3d class.
This class allows live interactive 2D content to be directly mapped to a 3D surface.

You should break the mesh up to have a separate mesh for each face then use a Viewport2dVisual3d for each face and add your control to that face.