- Cutaway (3D graphics)
In
3D graphics , cutaway involves selectively removing surface elements of a three-dimensional model to make internal features visible, but without sacrificing the outer context entirely.The technique is used extensively in
Computer-aided design , such as in this [http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2006/11/21-bmw-507-and-503/BMW-507-cutaway-drawing-lg.jpgcutaway drawing of the BMW 507] . It has also been incorporated into theuser interface of someComputer games . InThe Sims , for instance, users can select through a control panel whether to view the house they are building with no walls, cutaway walls, or full walls. [cite web
title = The Sims Control Panel
url = http://www.sim-anon.com/control_panel.htm ]External links
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* [http://www.khulsey.com/empress_main.html A cutaway tutorial]
References
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