surface modeling

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surface modeling

A mathematical technique for representing solid-appearing objects. Surface modeling is a more complex method for representing objects than wireframe modeling, but not as sophisticated as solid modeling. Surface modeling is widely used in CAD (computer-aided design) for illustrations and architectural renderings. It is also used in 3D animation for games and other presentations.

Although surface and solid models appear the same on screen, they are quite different. Surface models cannot be sliced open as can solid models. In addition, in surface modeling, the object can be geometrically incorrect; whereas, in solid modeling, it must be correct. See tessellation.

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No references found			The goal was to develop surface modeling software fully integrated with--and that complements--other Component Application Architecture V5 (CAAV5)-based software products from Dassault, namely Catia (for the product definition of mechanical parts and systems), Delmia (for manufacturing process definition), Enovia (for lifecycle management), and Smarteam (for Web-based product data management). ICEM's new class a surface model considered by Gould, Lawrence S. / Automotive Design & Production The use of ICEM Surf's scan modeling, high quality, real-time model visualization and advanced surface modeling tools on the Roomster concept car project was invaluable to us," says Skoda's Simon. Roomster with a (3D) view by Designfax At the same time, basic capabilities for surface modeling and generation of dimensioned drawings and bills of materials are still required. Solid-modeling based machining by Christman, Alan M. / Tooling & Production			surface gage Surface Gauge surface geology surface grinder surface hardening surface hardware preparation surface harmonics surface hinge surface hoar surface ignition Surface Integral surface inversion Surface Ionization surface irrigation surface latch Surface Layer surface leakage surface lift surface machining surface magnetic wave surface map surface measure surface metal raceway surface micromachining surface mining surface modeling surface moisture surface mount surface navigation surface noise surface normal surface of center surface of discontinuity surface of Joachimsthal surface of Liouville surface of Monge surface of negative curvature surface of positive curvature Surface of Revolution surface of section surface of translation surface of Voss surface of zero curvature surface oil-film technique surface orientation surface passivation surface patch surface phase Surface Phenomena surface physics surface pipe			Surface Mass Balance of Antarctica Surface Matching and Difference Detection Algorithm Surface Mean Diameter surface measure Surface Measuring Instrument Surface Membrane of B Cells surface metal raceway Surface Meteorological Observation System Surface Metrology Algorithm Testing System Surface micromachining surface mine surface mine Surface Mine Countermeasures Surface Minimum d'Installation Surface mining Surface mining Surface Mining and Reclamation Act Surface Mining and Reclamation Division Surface Mining Association for Research and Technology Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 Surface Missile Controller Surface Missile Processing Description Surface Missile System Surface Mixed Layer Surface Mixed Layer Depth Surface Mobile Equipment surface modeling Surface Modification of Materials by Ion Beams surface moisture surface moisture Surface Molecular Contamination Surface Molecular Organic Surface Motor Unit Action Potential Surface Motor Unit Potential Surface mount Surface mount Surface Mount and Circuit Board Association Surface Mount Assembly Surface Mount Component Surface Mount Conductive Adhesive Surface mount device Surface mount device Surface Mount Devices Surface Mount Equipment Manufacturers Association Surface Mount Product Development Surface Mount Quality Surface mount technology Surface Mount Technology Association Surface Mount Toroid Surface Mount Vertical Turbine Surface Mountable Electronic Components, Inc. surface mounted Surface Mounted Applications Electronics Surface Mounted Board

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