VLFLchar

by Tim C. Lueth, SG-Lib Toolbox: SolidGeometry 5.6 - SG/Solids
Introduced first in SolidGeometry 1.0, Creation date: 2011-12-17, Last change: 2025-09-14

returns vertex/facet list for some characters

Description

The function is used the generate some simple solid characters for signing objects by name and date:
supports just "TL-:MXVI"
2011-12-24: Overlap in char 'V' to avoid manifold problem

See Also: VLFLtext

Example Illustration

missing image of VLFLchar(c)

Syntax

[VL,FL,dx,dy,dz]=VLFLchar(c)

Input Parameter

c: character

Output Parameter

VL: Vertex list
FL: Facet list
dx: Size in x, i.e. [0..x]
dy: Size in y, i.e. [0..y]
dz: Size in z, i.e. [-z/2..z/2]

Examples

Generate an M
[VL,FL,dx,dy,dz]=VLFLchar ('M');
VLFLwriteSTL ('VLFLchar M', 'by Tim Lueth', VL,FL);



Copyright 2011-2025 Tim C. Lueth. All rights reserved. The code is the property of Tim C. Lueth and may not be redistributed or modified without explicit written permission. This software may be used free of charge for academic research and teaching purposes only. Commercial use, redistribution, modification, or reverse engineering is strictly prohibited. Access to source code is restricted and granted only under specific agreements. For licensing inquiries or commercial use, please contact: Tim C. Lueth

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