Solving Geometric Constraints by a Graph-Constructive Approach

  • Authors:
  • Brahim Hamid;Adel Moussaoui

  • Affiliations:
  • -;-

  • Venue:
  • IV '99 Proceedings of the 1999 International Conference on Information Visualisation
  • Year:
  • 1999

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Abstract

A geometric constraint solver is a major component of recent CAD systems. Graph constructive solvers are stemming from graph theory. In this paper, we describe a 2D constraint-based modeller that uses a graph constructive approach to solve systems of geometric constraints. The graph-based approach provides means for developing sound and efficient algorithms. We present a linear algorithm that solves a large subset of the rule and compass constructive problems. Methods for handling over- and under-constrained schemes are also given.