How to display a Flash 3D model using Papervision and Flex

Despite some noble attempts the web remains a very two dimensional medium. VRML came and went without making much of an impact, and while Java does give you the ability to do some 3D rendering on a web page Java 3D engines like JMonkey don't recommend trying to create an applet. Flash does give you an alternative though. With the performance improvements introduced with Flash Player 9 and 10, and an Actionscript 3D engine, rendering a simple 3D scene in a web page is quite easy.

This article will show you how to display a 3D model in the Flash Player using Papervision and Flex.

About Papervision 3D
Papervision 3D is a free Actionscript 3D engine that allows you to create 3D effects in a web page using Flash and Flex.

Papervision 3D Homepage
Papervision 3D Site Of The Day
Papervision 3D Wiki
Flash Gear Solid (a cool example of a Papervision 3D game)