3D ReactFlow Editor: Immersive Three-Dimensional Flow Designer

The 3D ReactFlow Editor is an immersive flow design experience that combines React Flow with Three.js to create and edit node-based diagrams in three-dimensional space. Build flow diagrams with 3D node rendering, camera controls, depth-based interactions, and smooth animations—all in your browser.

Why 3D Flow Editing?

Traditional 2D flow editors work well for small diagrams, but complex flows can become cluttered and hard to navigate. A 3D editor adds a third dimension so you can:

• Arrange nodes in space — Use depth to separate layers and reduce visual clutter
• Navigate intuitively — Rotate, pan, and zoom to explore large diagrams
• Create memorable experiences — Stand out with immersive, modern interfaces

The 3D ReactFlow Editor demo shows how React Flow and Three.js work together for node-based editing in 3D.

Key Features

3D Node Editor

• Add nodes — Create nodes directly in 3D space
• Edit view — Switch between edit and view modes
• Delete nodes — Remove nodes and clean up connections
• Node and edge counts — See total nodes and edges at a glance
• Selection — Select nodes for editing or deletion
• Help — Built-in help for controls and shortcuts

React Flow + Three.js

The editor is built with:

• React Flow — Proven node-based UI and connection logic
• Three.js — WebGL-based 3D rendering and camera control
• Edit/View modes — Toggle between editing and presentation

Camera and Interaction

• Orbit controls — Rotate, pan, and zoom around the 3D scene
• Depth-aware selection — Click the node you see in 3D space
• Smooth animations — Transitions for layout and camera moves

Implementation Overview

The 3D ReactFlow Editor typically uses:

1. React Flow for the graph model (nodes, edges, connections)
2. Three.js (or React Three Fiber) for the 3D canvas and camera
3. A shared coordinate system so 2D React Flow positions map to 3D positions
4. Custom node components that render in the 3D scene instead of flat 2D

This keeps React Flow’s data model and connection logic while presenting the diagram in an immersive 3D view.

Use Cases

• Complex workflow design — Lay out large flows in 3D to reduce clutter
• Presentations — Use 3D navigation to walk through flows
• Education — Teach flow-based concepts with an engaging 3D interface
• Demos and portfolios — Showcase React Flow and Three.js skills

Try the Demo

Experience the 3D ReactFlow Editor at https://3d-reactflow-editor.netlify.app/. Use the controls to add nodes, create edges, and explore the diagram in 3D.

Summary

The 3D ReactFlow Editor demonstrates how to combine React Flow with Three.js for immersive, three-dimensional flow design. With 3D node editing, camera controls, and a live demo on Netlify, it’s a strong reference for building next-generation flow editors in the browser.