CS 285: SOLID MODELING

Lecture #9 -- Mo, Feb. 25, 2002.

Preparation

Paper Presentation and Discussion

1. What is the paper all about ?
2. What is the key new idea that the authors present ?
3. What have they been able to achieve ?

Mata-Skill: How to Give a Good Presentation

• Visual: Slides, Props.
• Oral: Speak loudly, clearly, enthusiastically!
• Organization: What is the problem? What are the goals? What has been achieved? How did they do it?
• Content: Good explanations for the salient techniques.
• Is your message getting across?

Review of results and experiences with Assignment #6: Making FDM Bells

• Water-tight B-reps: close sweeps with endcaps.
• Build orientation: minimize supports, build-time.
• Minimal wall and handle thickness: 4 bead-widths.
• Other ... ?
• Importance of "Hands-On" experience.

Conceptual Design of Snap-together Tiles

Homework Assignments:

A#7: Snap-together Tiles
Phase 1: Conceptual Design

Reading Assignment: Read VC01