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Comparing 3D boolean libraries

Comparing 3D boolean libraries

In computational geometry and CAD modeling, 3D boolean operations streamline crucial processes across various industries. These operations rapidly combine, subtract, or intersect g...
CGAL alternative for 3D Boolean Operations

CGAL alternative for 3D Boolean Operations

In computational geometry and CAD modeling, selecting the right 3D boolean library is crucial for efficient and accurate operations. Two popular choices, MeshLib and CGAL, offer di...
Geogram library alternative for 3D Boolean Operations

Geogram library alternative for 3D Boolean Operations

In the realm of computational geometry, 3D boolean operations play a crucial role in various applications, from CAD modeling to 3D printing. Selecting the right library for these o...
VTK alternative comparison

VTK alternative comparison

When it comes to scientific data manipulation and visualization, the Visualization Toolkit (VTK) stands out as a powerful open-source solution. However, in some cases, developers a...
Optimizing 3D point cloud normals

Optimizing 3D point cloud normals

Point cloud normals orientation for accurate 3D modeling and the efficiency of Open3D, CloudCompare, and MeshLib for model precision. When it comes to 3D modeling and computer grap...
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VTK Alternative for Mesh Simplification

Continuing our series on mesh simplification, this piece focuses on a comparison between MeshLib and VTK. As a widely-used tool in the field, VTK often comes up when exploring mesh...
Rhino 3D alternative for Mesh Simplification (1)

Rhino 3D alternative for Mesh Simplification

When it comes to Mesh Simplification—an issue of undeniable importance when it comes to swifter rendering, greater compatibility, optimized memory utilization, and even some materi...
CGAL 3D alternative for Mesh Simplification

How to simplify mesh in CGAL vs MeshLib

As we keep on delving into the mesh simplification domain, our team posts another piece to compare MeshLib with CGAL. CGAL, aka the Computational Geometry Algorithms Library, is un...
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Why 3D Boolean Operations May Fail

Boolean operations on meshes, aka 3D Boolean operations, allow you to manipulate two (or more) objects to craft new shapes. Being of fundamental importance in computational geometr...