Chapter 1 Motivation -- chapter 2 Polyhedra -- chapter 3 Boundary Models -- chapter 4 A Small Language Modeler -- chapter 5 The Algebraic Model -- chapter 6 Computation of Algebraic Manifolds -- chapter 7 Topological Specification of Forms and Shapes -- chapter 8 The Modeling Principle
Summary
Written for researchers and developers of three-dimensional modeling programs, this book examines the variety of existing systems while investigating the practical limitations of available software. From the table of contents: - Polyhedra - Boundary Models - A Small Language Modeler - The Algebraic Model - Computation of Algebraic Manifolds - Topological Specification of Forms and Shapes - The Modeling Principle - The GECO Language - Coefficients of a Projected Curve