                          Plot3DP/Win3DP v1.0
                               Jan 2001
Introduction
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   Plot3DP is an abstract C++ class used to plot a 3D surface from
   parametric equations X(u,v) Y(u,v) Z(u,v). Hidden line removal
   and color gradients are optional.

   Also included is a VC++ MFC Windows program called Win3DP.EXE that
   uses Plot3DP. Several surface examples are provided. Exporting to
   Persistence of Vision (POV) is an option.
   Full source code is provided as freeware.

Highlights of Win3DP program:
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   1) Plots a 3D surface from parametric equations X(u,v) Y(u,v) Z(u,v)
   2) Several surface examples are provided
   3) User programmable functions are entered using "Basic"-like syntax
   4) Allows export to Persistence of Vision (TM) Ray Tracer
   5) User selectable 3D view point
   6) Multiple views can be shown
   7) Supports hidden line removal.
   8) Allows user programmable color using R(u,v) G(u,v) B(u,v) (red,green,blue)
   9) Copy image to clipboard for saving to disk
  10) Provides for scaling.

Installation
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   1) Create a sub-directory (ie Plot3DP)
   2) Use WinZIP to extract Plot3DP1.zip to the created directory
   3) Double click Win3DP.EXE to start

Author:
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   Clark Dailey
   9037 Cambridge Road
   Woodbury, MN 55125
   ccdailey@imation.com


Packing List
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    ReadMe.Txt - help text file
    Win3DP.exe - executable program (double-click from Windows Explorer to start)
    Win3DP.reg - registry file used by Win3DP program
    Source - source code directory
         Common - Common base classes and registry routines
         Win3DP - Majority of source code




                          

