WIREFRAME MODELING
Three dimensional Modeling
In 3D computer graphics, 3D
modeling is the process of
developing a mathematical
coordinate-based
representation of any surface of
an object in three dimensions
via specialized software by
manipulating edges, vertices,
and polygons in a simulated 3D
space.
3D modeling
• 3D models are easier to interpret.
• Simulation under real-life conditions.
• Less expensive than building a physical model.
• 3D models can be used to perform finite element analysis (stress,
deflection, thermal…..).
• 3D models can be used directly in manufacturing, Computer
Numerical Control (CNC).
• 3D models can be used for presentations and marketing.
Geometric models
The three principal classifications can be
➢ The line model (wireframe model)
➢ The surface model
➢ The solid or volume model
What is wireframe modeling
Wireframe modeling is the
process of visual presentation of
a three-dimensional or physical
object used in 3-D computer
graphics.
It is an abstract edge or skeletal
representation of a real-world 3-
D object using lines and curves.
What is wireframe modeling
3D wire frame computer models
allow for the construction and
manipulation of solids and solid
surfaces.
3D solid modeling efficiently draws
higher quality representations of
solids than conventional line drawing.
One can use a wire frame model to
• View the model from any vantage point
• Generate standard orthographic and
auxiliary views automatically
• Generate exploded and perspective views
easily
• Analyse spatial relationships, including
the shortest distance between corners
and edges, and checking for interferences
• Reduce the number of prototypes
required
Wireframe modeling
A computer representation of a wire-frame structure consists
essentially of two types of information:
• The first is termed metric or geometric data which relate to the 3D
coordinate positions of the wire-frame node’ points in space.
• The second is concerned with the connectivity or topological data,
which relate pairs of points together as edges.
Wireframe modeling
Advantages Disadvantages
• Simple to construct • Image causes confusion
• Designer needs little training • Cannot get required information
• System needs little memory from this model
• Take less manipulation time • Hidden line removal features not
available
• Retrieving and editing can be done
easy • Not possible for volume and mass
calculation, NC programming cross
• Consumes less time sectioning etc
• Best suitable for manipulations as • Not suitable to represent complex
orthographic isometric and solids
perspective views.
Wireframe model
The wireframe model is perhaps the oldest way of representing solids.
Model is called a polygon net or polygon mesh.
• Contains information about the locations of
all the points (vertices) and edges in space
coordinates.
• Each vertex is defined by x, y, z coordinate.
• Edges are defined by a pair of vertices.
• Faces are defined as three or more edges.
• Wireframe is a collection of edges, there is
no skin defining the area between the edges.
Wireframe model
A wire frame is effectively a line drawing of
a 3-D object and is a method of
representing the 3-D geometry of the edges
and nodes of an object without a full
surface representation.
The object has the appearance of a frame
constructed from wire. It can be quickly
displayed and manipulated. The block is
shown as a wire frame with only 16 lines
and 2 circles.
Hidden lines
The difficulty with a wire frame model
is that hidden lines are not removed
and, for complex items, the result can
be a jumble of lines that is impossible
to determine.
Similarly, because surface features are
not displayed there are no contour
lines and so the surface can be
ambiguous and the resulting
interpretation of the object open to
question.
