Amapi 3D distinguishes three types of shapes:
Curves |
Surfaces |
Volumes |
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Curves are made up of a set of points. They can be 2D or 3D. Arcs, rectangles, polylines, and NURBS curves are examples of curves. |
Surfaces are made up of facets. They can be can be 2D or 3D. For example, tubes and plane surfaces are surfaces. |
Volumes are defined as closed surfaces. For instance, spheres, cubes, and pyramids are volumes. |