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[Orjan]

could be simple, just coordinate system. but, in my case here, I have a splendid problem.

the map actually has the shape of a torus, meaning it looks like a doughnut.
I have coordinates from -400 to +400 in both directions (801 across, as 0,0 exists), and the coordinate -400 is next to the coordinate 400 in both directions, so it goes into an eternal loop.

it's pretty easy to present it as a flat map. but how do I create a dynamic model for this, so I can place dots on a 3d-image of the torus according to this coordinates, and be able to load the dot data from a sql database?

what programs can handle this?
any ideas?
if it could be done on the fly generating a picture for the web would be even better, but not necessary.

[WingedPanther]

For a standalone app, DirectX or OpenGL would be the obvious answer.

[Orjan]

what would be the easiest way to calculate the positions of the coordinates on the torus then? and everything? can I create a square 2d picture and mount onto a figure as a texture or something? or is there better/other ideas?

and what about if I'd like to do this for the web?

[WingedPanther]

Unfortunately, while I can do the calculations, I haven't actually done anything with 3D graphics.

[Orjan]

same here, i have no clue in 3d graphics...