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Description
Creates a polynomial surface by specification of even and odd order polynomial coefficients. The table below describes the mathematical form of the Polynomial Surface.
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Functional Form
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# terms with exactly degree i
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(i+1)(i+2)/2
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# terms up to and including degree n
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(n+1)(n+2)(n+3)/6
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Navigation
This feature can be accessed by selecting Polynomial Surface (Polynomial function in terms of x, y, z) as the surface type on the Surface tab of a surface dialog box.
Controls
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Control
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Inputs / Description
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Defaults
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Logical Parent
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Name of Parent entity.
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Custom Element Name
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Name
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Name of surface supplied by user.
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Surf n
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Description
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Description of the surface.
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Traceable
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Surface can be raytraced.
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Checked
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Use for trimming only
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Never raytrace. Surface used for trimming only.
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Unchecked
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Type
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Surface type.
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Polynomial Surface
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Surface Settings
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Coefficients
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Polynomial coefficients of all order.
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0
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OK
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Accept settings and close dialog box.
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Cancel
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Discard settings and close dialog box.
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Apply
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Accept settings and keep dialog box open.
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Help
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Access this Help page.
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Application Notes
Surface deformation
The Polynomial Surface is a sagable surface.
Related Topics
Surface types summary
Create a new surface
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