Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

6.

Direct Modeling Techniques

6.1.

Direct Modeling Concepts

6.1.1.

History-Free Modeling

6.1.1.1.

Direct Manipulation

6.1.1.2.

Immediate Feedback

6.1.1.3.

Flexible Editing

6.1.2.

Differences from Parametric Modeling

6.1.2.1.

Workflow Differences

6.1.2.2.

Advantages and Limitations

6.1.2.3.

Application Scenarios

6.2.

Face-Based Editing

6.2.1.

Face Selection and Manipulation

6.2.1.1.

Face Identification

6.2.1.2.

Face Properties

6.2.1.3.

Face Modification

6.2.2.

Push-Pull Operations

6.2.2.1.

6.2.2.2.

6.2.2.3.

6.2.3.

Face Deletion and Creation

6.2.3.1.

6.2.3.2.

6.2.3.3.

Face Replacement

6.3.

Edge-Based Editing

6.3.1.

Edge Selection and Manipulation

6.3.1.1.

Edge Identification

6.3.1.2.

Edge Properties

6.3.1.3.

Edge Modification

6.3.2.

Edge Operations

6.3.2.1.

6.3.2.2.

Edge Chamfering

6.3.2.3.

6.3.3.

Edge Creation and Deletion

6.3.3.1.

6.3.3.2.

6.3.3.3.

6.4.

Direct Modeling Tools

6.4.1.

Move Face Tools

6.4.1.1.

Linear Movement

6.4.1.2.

Rotational Movement

6.4.1.3.

Offset Operations

6.4.2.

6.4.2.1.

Uniform Scaling

6.4.2.2.

Non-Uniform Scaling

6.4.2.3.

Directional Scaling

6.4.3.

Copy and Pattern Tools

6.4.3.1.

6.4.3.2.

Feature Copying

6.4.3.3.

Pattern Creation

6.4.4.

Boolean-Style Operations

6.4.4.1.

Direct Boolean Operations

6.4.4.2.

Imprint Operations

6.4.4.3.

Split Operations

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