How to create a zoomable 3D object ?

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aakazemaa

How to create a zoomable 3D object ?

in Programming Questions • 1 years ago

Hello folks,

I need to create a 3D object (i.e. a polygon) with fine details in it.

This 3D polygon needs to be zoomable (like objects in SVG) to view the smaller details inside the polygon.

Could you please let me know if this is possible in processing?

If so, how?

Thank you in advance,

Kazem

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jbum

Re: How to create a zoomable 3D object ?

1 years ago

Yes, it's possible to do this kind of thng, or to create the equivalent effect.

A few notes:

1) polygons aren't 3d, but polyhedra are. If you actually want to zoom into a polygon, then you can do this in 2D, although you still might use OpenGL..

2) the methods very much depend on what you have in mind for "smaller details"

Two common methods are to use the scale function to grow or shrink the coordinate system, and repositioning the virtual camera.

aakazemaa

Re: Re: How to create a zoomable 3D object ?

1 years ago

Thank you.

To be more precise, can we zoom into a 3D object (like an engine) without loosing the resolution of the finer parts in processing? Is there a 3D SVG way to do that (or OpenGL)?

jbum

Re: How to create a zoomable 3D object ?

1 years ago

Yes, it's possible, using OpenGL. A lot of work though.

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