Control vectors for splines
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Authors
Kosinka, J
Sabin, MA
Dodgson, NA
Abstract
Traditionally, modelling using spline curves and surfaces is facilitated by control points. We propose to enhance the modelling process by the use of control vectors. This improves upon existing spline representations by providing such facilities as modelling with local (semi-sharp) creases, vanishing and diagonal features, and hierarchical editing. While our prime interest is in surfaces, most of the ideas are more simply described in the curve context. We demonstrate the advantages provided by control vectors on several curve and surface examples and explore avenues for future research on control vectors in the contexts of geometric modelling and finite element analysis based on splines, and B-splines and subdivision in particular.
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Keywords
Spline, Curve, Surface, Subdivision, Control vector, Modelling
Journal Title
CAD Computer Aided Design
Conference Name
Journal ISSN
0010-4485
1879-2685
1879-2685
Volume Title
58
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Publisher DOI
Sponsorship
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/H030115/1)