Draw text in 3D

Lantis · Post by **Lantis** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 3:20 pm

Im want draw names above players and monsters
Anybody know how im can draw text with x,y,z coordinates?

rincewind · Post by **rincewind** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 8:46 pm

There was almost the same quaestion a few days ago. Use

irr::sceneCollisionManager.getScreenCoordinatesFrom3DPosition(pos, cam)

to get 2D-Coordinates, and then simply add a staticText.
Have a look at the API for further details...

greetings, rincewind

PS: The search function is also very useful to quickly answer your questions

Lantis · Post by **Lantis** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 7:38 am

No , im need draw text in 3D scene by xyz coords , not on top of screen.
Seems Irrlicht not allow it ;(

StuCollier · Post by **StuCollier** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 8:48 am

Look at Billboards. These will allow a texture to be placed in a 3D world - but always facing the camera - which I presume you will require as they are names.

DO a quick search in the API for Billboards they are very easy. You can in fact attach the Billboard to your character - so where ever your char moves the billboard will follow

dingo · Post by **dingo** » Tue Apr 20, 2004 7:29 am

I know this isn't what your after but nehe.gamedev.net has a tutorial that shows how to do it from scratch - might provide you with some info or allow you to add that functionality