title: Want to use VB.Net to read DXF or DWG, apply JPG textures to surfaces, specify camera angle, and produce JPG/PNG render
body: <p>I know this is a lot. I'd like ideas. Optimally, someone has done this before and can point me to some code out there or a component that isn't too expensive.</p>
  
  <p>I have a 3D vector object (I think it will be in DXF format but not sure. Going to use a 3D scanning service) that is the "wireframe" of a fold-out case for iPads. I would like to:</p>
  
  <p>(1) "load that [3d vector object] up" as an object.</p>
  
  <p>(2) Iterate through all surfaces, pick a surface, and apply a JPG "texture" to that surface.</p>
  
  <p>(3) Render from various perspectives and that render creates a JPG (or PNG with transparent edges even better) "snap shot".</p>
  
  <p>I assume something like this would require control of lighting, too, but maybe not. 
  Ideas?</p>