Algorithm (Workflow)

This function, SGprinterstand, is designed to create a stand for a printer, specifically a HP laser printer, using parametric design principles. The function is part of the SolidGeometry library and was introduced in version 5.4.

Input Parameters

• varargin: A variable-length input argument list that allows the function to accept a flexible number of input parameters. The function checks for the presence of the string 'STL' within these parameters to determine if an STL file should be generated.

Algorithm Steps

1. Check for the 'STL' parameter using the getfuncparamStr function. This function returns a boolean isSTL indicating whether 'STL' is present in the input arguments.
2. Initialize the width w to 10 mm.
3. Set the dimensions H to [90, 90, 90] mm and adjust them by subtracting the width w.
4. Create a cross pattern CPLA using the CPLrack4PL function, which takes a square base of size H(1:2) and a spoke width of w/2.
5. Create a square pattern CPLB using the CPLrackPLdelaunay function, which also takes a square base of size H(1:2) and a spoke width of w/2, with the true parameter indicating some additional configuration.
6. Combine the cross and square patterns into CPLC using the CPLunion function.
7. Extrude the combined pattern CPLC into a 3D shape SG using the SGofCPLz function, with a height of H(3) + w.
8. If no output arguments are specified (nargout == 0), plot the 3D shape using SGfigure and SGplotalpha functions.
9. If the 'STL' parameter was present, write the 3D shape to an STL file using the SGwriteMultipleSTL function.