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From: kennedy@sunshine4.DAB.GE.COM (Woody Kennedy)
Newsgroups: comp.graphics
Subject: Re: 3-d -----> 2-d
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Date: 9 Oct 89 18:54:21 GMT
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In article <1133@utkcs2.cs.utk.edu> wozniak@utkux1.utk.edu (Bryon Lape) writes:
>
>	Does anyone know of an algorithm for translating 3-d to 2-d so
>that I can plot on my IBM-PC?  I wish to display all axises at a
>rotation
>suitable to view everything.
>
>-bryon-

According to the authoritative volume "Principles of Hyperactive
Computer Graphics", available from Acme publishing:

   The proper attainment of 3-d to 2-d transformation can be
   achieved by the party in question (Eatamus Roadrunnerus)
   obtaining one Anvilus Blackamus.  A priori to the arrival
   of the object to be transformed (Runnimus Fastimus), the AB
   is elevated to a signicant altitude by means of a mechanical
   hoist or local mountinous prominitory.  When the RF reaches
   the loci of descendance of the AB, the AB shall be released
   by the ER.  Barring any unforseen collapse of the hoist or
   prominitory (which is almost guaranteed due to the nature
   of the problem) the RF shall be reduced from 3-d to 2-d,
   though it may sprout legs and walk away.

 


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