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ELIMINATION LIGNES CACHEES [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Graphics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hidden-line algorithm
1, record 1, English, hidden%2Dline%20algorithm
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hidden line algorithm 2, record 1, English, hidden%20line%20algorithm
correct
- Appel's algorithm 3, record 1, English, Appel%27s%20algorithm
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mathematical formula that removes hidden lines from [the] two-dimensional computer image of a [three-dimensional] object. 2, record 1, English, - hidden%2Dline%20algorithm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Intelligence artificielle
- Infographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- algorithme d’élimination des lignes cachées
1, record 1, French, algorithme%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9limination%20des%20lignes%20cach%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- algorithme d’Appel 1, record 1, French, algorithme%20d%26rsquo%3BAppel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-01-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Display Technology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wireframe model
1, record 2, English, wireframe%20model
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- wire-frame model 2, record 2, English, wire%2Dframe%20model
correct
- wire frame 3, record 2, English, wire%20frame
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In computer graphics, a mode of display showing all lines, including hidden lines. 4, record 2, English, - wireframe%20model
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Solid modeling is providing a serious alternative to conventional wire-frame models (wire frames). 2, record 2, English, - wireframe%20model
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- modèle fil de fer
1, record 2, French, mod%C3%A8le%20fil%20de%20fer
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fil de fer 2, record 2, French, fil%20de%20fer
correct, masculine noun
- squelette de fil de fer 3, record 2, French, squelette%20de%20fil%20de%20fer
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Restitution des reliefs. Dans un environnement tridimensionnel, l'observateur peut «tourner» autour d’un objet virtuel ou s’en approcher. L'objet est présenté sous forme de squelette en fil de fer, mais tous les problèmes de cadrage de l'image, d’écrêtage, d’élimination des lignes cachées et de projection conique sont traités en temps réel. 3, record 2, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20fil%20de%20fer
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gráficos de computadora
- Técnicas de visualización (Computadoras)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuadro de alambres
1, record 2, Spanish, cuadro%20de%20alambres
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- armazón de alambres 2, record 2, Spanish, armaz%C3%B3n%20de%20alambres
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En los gráficos de computadora (ordenador) es un modo (modalidad) de visualización que muestra todas las líneas, incluyendo las líneas ocultas. 3, record 2, Spanish, - cuadro%20de%20alambres
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-09-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hidden-line removal
1, record 3, English, hidden%2Dline%20removal
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In computer graphics, a technique for the removal of lines or line segments in a display image when they would be obscured from view by the position of the displayed object. 2, record 3, English, - hidden%2Dline%20removal
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- suppression des lignes cachées
1, record 3, French, suppression%20des%20lignes%20cach%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- élimination de lignes cachées 2, record 3, French, %C3%A9limination%20de%20lignes%20cach%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Dans le cas d’une table traçante et d’un écran de visualisation à balayage cavalier], on se contentera de représenter les objets soit par leur squelette, soit par leur contour apparent, en éliminant les parties cachées. On utilisera donc des algorithmes d’élimination de lignes cachées, les calculs étant poussés plus ou moins loin en fonction de la précision du terminal de sortie. 2, record 3, French, - suppression%20des%20lignes%20cach%C3%A9es
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gráficos de computadora
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- supresión de las líneas ocultas
1, record 3, Spanish, supresi%C3%B3n%20de%20las%20l%C3%ADneas%20ocultas
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de eliminación de los segmentos de líneas en una imagen, cuyas líneas estarían oscurecidas si dicha imagen se visualizara como una figura sólida de tres dimensiones. 1, record 3, Spanish, - supresi%C3%B3n%20de%20las%20l%C3%ADneas%20ocultas
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-01-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- haloing
1, record 4, English, haloing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- effet de halo
1, record 4, French, effet%20de%20halo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élimination des lignes cachées en brisant les lignes éloignées pour produire un halo autour des contours les plus proches de l'observateur. 2, record 4, French, - effet%20de%20halo
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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