Chapter Overview| Three-dimensional modeling is becoming the standard method in engineering for developing product designs for many industries. The advantages of using 3-D modeling versus 2-D drafting are numerous. New technical design methods require the use of intelligent graphics, that is, graphics, such as surface and solid models that contain important information beyond the basic geometric shapes. The more information contained in the model, the more useful the model is for designing, manufacturing, marketing, and servicing a product or structure. |
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