Model views serve as building blocks for all other views. Projected views show objects from different angles. Standard 3 views include front, top, and right side views
3D files store model data including geometry, texture, materials, and lighting. File formats can be proprietary (developed by specific software) or neutral (open standard). Selection depends on intended use (3D printing, gaming, film production)
Tessellation divides polygon datasets into suitable structures for rendering. Real-time rendering uses triangles, like OpenGL 4.0 and Direct3D 11. Dynamic detail addition/subtraction possible based on camera distance. Direct3D 11 uses patch primitive with TessFactor control. GPU-based tessellation enables real-time smoothing
STL is a 3D Systems-developed file format for stereolithography CAD. Created by Albert Consulting Group for 3D Systems in 1987. Describes raw triangulated surfaces using Cartesian coordinates. Contains no scale information or color/texture representation
Visualization is crucial in architecture, with cutouts often appearing last. Finding cutouts helps create narrative connections with illustrations. Free cutout search on Google images can be challenging
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