Raster Scan Graphics and Bresenham's Algorithm

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What is the primary function of the Digital Differential Analyzer (DDA) algorithm in computer graphics?

  • To optimize database storage methods.
  • To eliminate aliasing effects in line drawing.
  • To perform complex 3D transformations.
  • To convert vector graphics into raster images. (correct)

In the equation $Y = mX + C$, which is used to represent a straight line, what does 'm' signify?

  • Y-intercept
  • X-intercept
  • Slope (correct)
  • X-coordinate

Which of the following best describes the primary advantage of Bresenham's algorithm over the DDA algorithm for line drawing?

  • Bresenham's algorithm is more efficient due to its use of integer arithmetic. (correct)
  • Bresenham's algorithm uses floating-point arithmetic extensively.
  • Bresenham's algorithm produces smoother lines.
  • Bresenham's algorithm is easier to implement.

What is the term for the 'staircase effect' that occurs when drawing inclined lines on a raster display, and what is one method to reduce this effect?

<p>Aliasing; Increase resolution (B)</p>
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Which of the following coordinate systems is considered the master coordinate system for a component in CAD/CAM applications?

<p>World Coordinate System (WCS) (D)</p>
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In CAD/CAM, what is the primary reason for using a User Coordinate System (UCS)?

<p>To simplify the definition of certain geometries relative to the WCS. (D)</p>
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What does the 'Display Coordinate System' refer to in the context of CAD/CAM?

<p>The coordinates used to display the image on the screen. (A)</p>
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Which type of data is typically included in the 'organizational data' within a CAD/CAM database structure?

<p>Drawing number (B)</p>
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What kind of information is typically classified as 'technological data' within a CAD/CAM database structure?

<p>Geometric tolerances. (C)</p>
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In the context of geometric models, which of the following is considered a fundamental component in the data structure?

<p>Vertex (A)</p>
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Which geometric transformation involves altering the size of an object?

<p>Scaling (D)</p>
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What is the purpose of 'concatenation of transformations' in CAD/CAM?

<p>To apply multiple transformations sequentially as a single operation. (D)</p>
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What is the standard procedure for rotating an object about an arbitrary point in CAD?

<p>Translate the object so the arbitrary point is at the origin, rotate, then translate back. (A)</p>
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In 3D transformations, what is the primary benefit of using homogeneous coordinates?

<p>They simplify the matrix operations for translation, rotation, and scaling. (B)</p>
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What is achieved by converting 3D geometry data into 2D using a projection system?

<p>The ability to display 3D models on a 2D screen. (A)</p>
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What is the primary purpose of 'clipping' in the context of CAD/CAM display?

<p>To remove portions of a model that fall outside the display area. (A)</p>
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Which method is employed to enhance the visual realism of a 3D model by eliminating faces that are not visible to the viewer?

<p>Back-face removal (B)</p>
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Which of the following best describes the role of the Z-buffer in 3D graphics?

<p>It stores depth information for each pixel, used in hidden surface removal. (B)</p>
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How does increasing the resolution of a display typically affect the appearance of lines drawn at an angle?

<p>It decreases the staircase effect. (C)</p>
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In CAD/CAM systems, what primary mathematical technique is used to manage geometric transformations efficiently?

<p>Matrix algebra (C)</p>
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What is the main objective of antialiasing techniques in computer graphics?

<p>To reduce the staircase effect. (C)</p>
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Within CAD/CAM systems that utilize database structures for graphic modeling, what role do vertices play?

<p>They represent the points where edges meet. (C)</p>
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Which of the transformations listed, when applied in 2D, does not preserve the angles within the original object?

<p>Non-uniform scaling (A)</p>
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What is the significance of the order of transformations in the matrix representation of a series of geometric operations?

<p>The order determines the final outcome of the transformations. (A)</p>
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To reflect an object across an arbitrary line in 2D space, which series of transformations is typically applied?

<p>Translate, Rotate, Reflect, Rotate, Translate (A)</p>
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In the context of 3D graphics projections, what is the primary characteristic of orthographic projection?

<p>Parallel projection rays and no foreshortening effects. (D)</p>
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Which of the following is a primary function of clipping algorithms in the rendering pipeline?

<p>Removing geometric primitives that fall outside the view frustum. (A)</p>
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Which database structure element connects faces, edges, and vertices in a geometric model?

<p>Solid body (C)</p>
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DDA is one of the first algorithms developed for rasterizing the vectorial information. The equation of a straight line is given by $Y = mX + C$. What do X and Y represent?

<p>X and Y denote the coordinates of a point on the line (A)</p>
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Bresenham's algorithm is more efficient for raster conversion because?

<p>It is computationally less intensive as it primarily uses integer arithmetic (C)</p>
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The staircase effect can be decreased by which of the following methods?

<p>Increasing resolution (B)</p>
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Besides the World Coordinates, what additional coordinate system might be defined in CAD to ease the process of defining geometries?

<p>User co-ordinate systems (D)</p>
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What is the purpose of a Display Coordinate system?

<p>To display images on a screen (A)</p>
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Which of the following is an example of Technological Data?

<p>Inspection procedures (B)</p>
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Choose which geometric transformation listed below involves altering the position of an object without distortion?

<p>Translation (A)</p>
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When undertaking a reflection task in 2D, where is the object mirrored?

<p>Both A and B (A)</p>
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Select the elements which contribute to the structure of basic geometric models

<p>Vertices with edges and surfaces (A)</p>
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When discussing the concatenation of transformations, what overall effect is produced?

<p>Effects are combined to act upon the object in one step (A)</p>
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What is applied in the process of back-face removal?

<p>Normal to the face and vector projecting to the observer (C)</p>
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Solve for vector v after applying the transformations matrix $T_1$ followed by rotation matrix $R$ and then scaling matrix $S$, given initial vector $v_0$.

<p>$v = S * R * T_1 * v_0$ (D)</p>
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If the magnitude of dx is greater than the magnitude of dy, which variable's absolute value is assigned to ST?

<p>ST = |dx| (D)</p>
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A designer wishes to reflect a component about an arbitrary line that does not pass through the origin. Which sequence of transformations is needed?

<p>Translate, Rotate, Reflect, Rotate, Translate (D)</p>
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In clipping algorithms, what purpose does the 4-digit coding system serve as depicted in Figure 3.31?

<p>To determine the visibility of a point relative to the clipping boundaries. (C)</p>
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Considering figure 3.18, what happens to the coordinate (x,y) of point P* if the translation vector (dx, dy, dz) are all zeros.

<p>P* remains unchanged and is equal to P (C)</p>
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In the context of the DDA algorithm, what do the variables dx and dy represent?

<p>The incremental changes in the x and y directions, respectively. (B)</p>
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What is the primary reason Bresenham's algorithm uses integer arithmetic?

<p>To increase computational efficiency by avoiding floating-point operations. (C)</p>
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Which of the following is NOT a technique used to mitigate the 'staircase effect'?

<p>Employing the Z-buffer algorithm. (D)</p>
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Which of the following coordinate systems is most suited to define a specific tool's movement on a machine?

<p>User Coordinate System (UCS). (B)</p>
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Which is a key characteristic of the World Coordinate System (WCS) compared to the User Coordinate System (UCS) in CAD/CAM?

<p>The WCS is fixed and used as the master system; the UCS can be redefined relative to the WCS. (C)</p>
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Which of these data types would be classified as 'organizational data' in a CAD/CAM database?

<p>Drawing number. (B)</p>
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What type of information would 'surface finish' be classified as within a CAD/CAM database?

<p>Technological data. (A)</p>
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In the context of geometric models in CAD/CAM, what is a 'vertex'?

<p>A point. (D)</p>
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Which transformation alters an object's orientation in a coordinate system?

<p>Rotation. (B)</p>
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of concatenating transformations?

<p>To combine multiple transformations into a single matrix for efficiency. (A)</p>
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What is the first step in rotating an object about an arbitrary point?

<p>Translate the object so that the arbitrary point is at the origin. (B)</p>
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What is the primary advantage of using homogeneous coordinates in 3D transformations?

<p>They allow for the representation of all affine transformations as matrix multiplications. (D)</p>
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What term describes converting 3D geometry into a 2D representation for display?

<p>Projection. (A)</p>
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In CAD/CAM, what is the main purpose of the 'clipping' process?

<p>To remove parts of the model that lie outside the viewing area. (D)</p>
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What technique is employed to improve the realism of 3D models by selectively removing faces that are not visible to the viewer?

<p>Back-face removal. (A)</p>
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When a line is drawn at an angle on a display, increasing the resolution generally has what effect?

<p>Decreases the staircase effect. (B)</p>
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Which type of transformation does NOT preserve angles?

<p>Non-uniform scaling. (C)</p>
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Why is the order of transformations important in CAD?

<p>Because the order affects the final result of the transformations. (B)</p>
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Consider a scenario where you need to reflect an object across an arbitrary line in 2D that does not pass through the origin. Which transformation should be applied last?

<p>Translate the object back to its original position. (C)</p>
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An engineer wants to design a highly detailed, photorealistic rendering of a car's interior, needing to accurately model how light interacts with various surfaces (leather, metal, plastic) and create subtle gradients in color and shadow. Which approach would be least effective?

<p>Apply Gouraud shading for efficient but less accurate light distribution. (A)</p>
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Flashcards

DDA (Digital Differential Analyzer)

One of the first algorithms developed for converting vectorial information into a raster format.

Bresenham's Algorithm

An algorithm similar to DDA, but using only integer arithmetic.

Staircase effect

The effect where diagonal or curved lines appear jagged due to pixelation.

Antialiasing

A technique to reduce the staircase effect, making lines appear smoother.

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World Coordinate System (WCS)

The actual coordinate system used as the master reference for a component.

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User Coordinate System (UCS)

An alternate coordinate system defined relative to the WCS for easier geometry definition.

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Display Coordinates

The coordinates used to display an image on a screen.

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Translation

Moving a geometric object without rotation or scaling.

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Scaling

Changing the size of a geometric object.

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Reflection

Creating a mirror image of a geometric object.

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Rotation

Turning a geometric object around an axis..

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Concatenation of transformations

Combining multiple transformations into a single transformation.

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Homogeneous Representation

A way to represent geometric transformations using matrices.

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Clipping

Restricting the display of an image to a defined area (window).

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Organizational Data

Data pertaining to the organization and administration of a design project.

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Technological Data

Data regarding the technological aspects and properties of a product.

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Study Notes

Objectives

  • Convert vector straight lines to raster images using pixel information on a raster terminal.
  • Understand challenges in displaying vectorial information on raster terminals.
  • Learn about various coordinate systems used for CAD information display.
  • Understand data requirements for graphic images and database storage methods.
  • Learn different geometric transformations used in CAD geometry generation and display, and how to evaluate them.
  • Understand the mathematics needed to display a 3D image on a 2D display screen.
  • Address problems associated with displaying graphic images on the display screen, like clipping and hidden line elimination.

Raster Scan Graphics

  • DDA (Digital Differential Analyzer) is an early algorithm for rasterizing vectorial information.
  • The equation of a straight line is given by Y = mX + C

Bresenham's Algorithm

  • Bresenham's method improves on DDA by eliminating floating-point arithmetic, except for initial computations.
  • Integer arithmetic is used for all other computations, making it more efficient for raster conversion.

Antialiasing Lines

  • Antialiasing methods reduce the staircase effect of pixels when drawing inclined lines.
  • Higher resolution decreases the staircase effect when drawing inclined lines.
  • Antialiasing adjusts pixel intensity proportional to the area of the pixel covered by the line.

Co-ordinate Systems

  • Different coordinate systems are used in CAD for modeling and display purposes.

World Co-ordinate System

  • Used as the master coordinate system for the component.
  • Sometimes referred to as the model coordinate system.

User Co-ordinate System

  • Alternate coordinate systems defined relative to the WCS when certain geometries are difficult to define.
  • These are also known as working coordinate systems.

Display Co-ordinates

  • Used to display the image on the screen.

Database Structures for Graphic Modelling

  • Organizational data includes identification number, drawing number, design origin and status of changes, current status, designer name, date of design, scale, type of projections, and company.
  • Technological data includes geometry, dimensions, tolerances, surface finishes, material specifications or reference, manufacturing procedures, and inspection procedures.

Transformation of Geometry

  • Geometric transformations include translation, scaling, reflection or mirror, and rotation.

Concatenation of Transformations

  • Multiple transformations can be combined using matrix multiplication: [P*] = [Tn] [Tn-1] [Tn-2] .. [T3] [T2] [T1]

Homogeneous Representation

  • Used in matrix algebra for geometric transformations.
  • [P*] = 
    | x* |   | 1 0 dX |   | x |
| y* | = | 0 1 dY | * | y |
| 1  |   | 0 0 1  |   | 1 |

Rotation About an Arbitrary Point

  • Sequence: translate point P to origin O, rotate the object, and translate point back.

Reflection About an Arbitrary Line

  • Sequence: translate the mirror line to pass through the origin, rotate the mirror line to coincide with the X-axis, mirror the object through the X-axis, rotate the mirror line back, and translate the mirror line back.

3D Transformations

  • Transformations can be extended to 3D.
  • The 3D transformation matrix.
 | x* |   | 1 0 0 dX |   | x |
 | y* | = | 0 1 0 dY | * | y |
 | z* |   | 0 0 1 dZ |   | z |
 | 1  |   | 0 0 0 1  |   | 1 |

Mathematics of Projection

  • 3D geometry data needs conversion to 2D using projection systems like orthographic, isometric, or perspective.

Clipping

  • Clipping ensures that only the portion of a geometric model within the display window is shown.

Summary

  • Converting vectorial graphical information to raster format is essential for display.
  • The DDA algorithm is simplest for converting lines to raster format, whereas Bresenham's algorithm uses an integer format for faster computation.
  • Modifying pixel information enhances the visual realism of the display
  • Familiarity with different coordinate systems is needed for graphic construction and display.
  • Organizational and technological data is stored with the product data, along with graphic information.
  • Matrix algebra and homogenous representation of vertex data are useful is geometric transformation.
  • Translation, rotation, scale, and reflection are useful transformations, and 2D transformation methods can be extended to 3D.
  • 3D geometry data is converted to 2D using suitable projection systems.
  • Clipping displays information within the display window.
  • Back face removal and depth buffer (Z) can be used for hidden line removal.

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