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GEOMETRIC MODELLING [1 record]

Record 1 1999-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Applications of Automation
DEF

A modeling technique that represents three-dimensional shapes in a computer in a form that can be manipulated using geometric input such as surface definition, topological order, inclusion and/or exclusion.

CONT

A method that will probably be adopted widely when computer capabilities are increased and when efficient software is available in geometric modeling. This method assumes that all objects are created from simple, primitive shapes. "Primitives, in this case refers to rectangular, cylindrical, and conical blocks or parts of such blocks".

OBS

geometric modeling: term standardized by ISO and CSA.

Key term(s)
  • geometric modelling
  • geometric modelling method

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
  • Automatisation et applications
DEF

Représentation d'objets réels du point de vue de leurs propriétés géométriques, et non pas fonctionnelles.

DEF

Technique de modélisation qui représente, dans un ordinateur, des formes tridimensionnelles manipulables au moyen d'éléments géométriques tels la définition d'une surface, l'ordre topologique, l'inclusion et/ou l'exclusion.

OBS

modélisation géométrique : terme normalisé par la CSA et l'ISO.

PHR

modélisation géométrique par arêtes, par facettes, de haut niveau, par volumes.

PHR

fonctionnalité de modélisation géométrique (d'un système de FAO).

Spanish

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