Operator for embossing and engraving profiles in a solid body modeling system
AssigneeAutodesk, Inc.
InventorsLucia Casu, Kenneth Hill
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Abstract
A computer-implemented solid modeling system performs an operation for embossing or engraving at least one profile onto or into a solid body. Generally, the profile comprises text or a planar geometric shape. Specifically, the profile is a planar face bounded by edges, or the profile is a set of planar faces sharing a common plane and having the same normal direction. In performing the operation, the profiles raise or lower regions of faces with respect to an underlying surface.
Claims21
A method for modifying a solid body in a computer-implemented solid modeling system, comprising:
- (a) performing an operation for embossing or engraving at least one profile onto or into a solid body.
An apparatus for modifying a solid body, comprising:
- (a) a computer;
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- (b) a solid modeling system, executed by the computer, having logic for performing an operation for embossing or engraving at least one profile onto or into a solid body.
An article of manufacture embodying logic for modifying a solid body in a computer-implemented solid modeling system, the logic comprising:
- (a) performing an operation for embossing or engraving at least one profile onto or into a solid body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.