| Supose this... [message #54171] |
Thu, 24 May 2007 10:38  |
David Fanning
Messages: 11724
Registered: August 2001
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Folks,
Alright, suppose this.
Suppose I wanted to build a 3D transparent globe, with
continental outlines, major cities, etc. displayed on it.
And suppose I wanted to stick a sphere in the center of
the globe with pointy bits sticking out of it. (Think of
of those medieval weapons that the Visigoths swung from a chain to
bash in the skulls of their enemies.) I'd like to see where the
pointy bits stick out of the globe. (Please don't ask
me why.)
Would IDL be the software you would use to do this?
Would I run into the "pimento problem" with the back
side of the globe?
Just thinking out loud. :-)
Cheers,
David
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David Fanning, Ph.D.
Fanning Software Consulting, Inc.
Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming: http://www.dfanning.com/
Sepore ma de ni thui. ("Perhaps thou speakest truth.")
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| Re: Supose this... [message #54222 is a reply to message #54171] |
Fri, 25 May 2007 14:35  |
warner.pete
Messages: 4
Registered: May 2007
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On May 25, 2:50 pm, David Fanning <n...@dfanning.com> wrote:
> Pete Warner writes:
>> Hurray, an opportunity to link back to what I consider my most useful
>> post:
>> http://tinyurl.com/27h4fl
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>> That contains some code that should create a wireframe globe of the
>> continents. I've used it with a solid sphere with a slightly smaller
>> diameter to create a functional globe model. It was my first object
>> graphics project though and I'm sure there are better ways to do it.
>
> Hooeey! You guys are putting money in my pocket! Thanks
> for everyone's help. :-)
>
> Cheers,
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> David
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> P.S. Pete, do you mind if I post this. You aren't going to
> become famous if you rely on obscure IDL newsgroup links. :-)
>
> --
> David Fanning, Ph.D.
> Fanning Software Consulting, Inc.
> Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming:http://www.dfanning.com/
> Sepore ma de ni thui. ("Perhaps thou speakest truth.")
Post away, I'm glad I have something to share back.
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| Re: Supose this... [message #54226 is a reply to message #54171] |
Fri, 25 May 2007 12:50 |
David Fanning
Messages: 11724
Registered: August 2001
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Pete Warner writes:
> Hurray, an opportunity to link back to what I consider my most useful
> post:
> http://tinyurl.com/27h4fl
>
> That contains some code that should create a wireframe globe of the
> continents. I've used it with a solid sphere with a slightly smaller
> diameter to create a functional globe model. It was my first object
> graphics project though and I'm sure there are better ways to do it.
Hooeey! You guys are putting money in my pocket! Thanks
for everyone's help. :-)
Cheers,
David
P.S. Pete, do you mind if I post this. You aren't going to
become famous if you rely on obscure IDL newsgroup links. :-)
--
David Fanning, Ph.D.
Fanning Software Consulting, Inc.
Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming: http://www.dfanning.com/
Sepore ma de ni thui. ("Perhaps thou speakest truth.")
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