Procedural representation of three-dimensional objects

  • Authors:
  • D. D. Grossman

  • Affiliations:
  • IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, New York

  • Venue:
  • IBM Journal of Research and Development
  • Year:
  • 1976

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Abstract

A system of PL/I procedures has been written that permits geometric objects to be described hierarchically. The objects are themselves represented as PL/I procedures, allowing very general use of variables. By effectively intercepting subprogram calls, the system provides a means of modifying the semantics associated with any object without modifying the object's procedural description.