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Nicholls, R. L.; Teter, W. D. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1988
Described is a computer algorithm for obtaining the coordinates of vertices, chord factors, and dihedral angles for plotting orthographic and axonometric projections, and for tabulating chord lengths and dihedral angles. (Author)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
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Kelso, Robert P.; Ziai, M. Reza – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1988
Describes a three-dimensional computer aided design software package, CADKEY, for demonstrating orthographic orthodirectional projection theory to a classroom. Provides several figures for showing the demonstrations. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
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Vance, Judy M.; Jenison, Rollie D. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1990
Two graphics interface packages, PHIGS and HOOPS, are examined. A comparison of the two packages is made in light of the Iowa State University College of Engineering's need for educational software. Conclusions based on programing experience using both PHIGS and HOOPS are presented. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
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Zongyi, Zuo – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1990
A software package which can aid descriptive geometry instruction is described. Included are the features of the software and the software configuration. This software has been honored as the best and most advanced software of its kind in the People's Republic of China. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
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Bertoline, Gary R. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1991
An explanation of 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) usage to teach spatial geometry concepts using nontraditional techniques is presented. The software packages CADKEY and AutoCAD are described as well as their usefulness in solving space geometry problems. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics