Introduction To Convergent Modeling

Contents

This volume provides information on the Convergent Modeling functionality in Parasolid and contains the following chapters:

• Chapter 82, “Overview Of Convergent Modeling” provides an overview of the facet-enabled API.
• Chapter 83, “Facet Model Structure” provides information on entities that are unique to Convergent Modeling.
• Chapter 84, “Converting Between Facet and Classic Geometry” provides information on creating facet bodies.
• Chapter 85, “Creating PSM Data From Foreign Facet Data” provides information on creating meshes using imported foreign facet data.
• Chapter 86, “Checking and Repairing Mesh Data”, provides information on how you can check that mesh data is valid and repair any defects found.
• Chapter 87, “Filling Holes In Facet Bodies” provides information on filling holes in meshes
• Chapter 88, “Performing Evaluations On Meshes”, provides information on parameterising meshes and mesh normals.

Figure 81-1 Examples of facet bodies

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