Develop a simple web app/page to generate and download STL files for any user provided multivariable (limit to 2: x, y) mathematical expression.
- The mathematical expression represents a 3D surface, where x, y and result of the expression, are 3 values representing cartesian co-ordinates in 3D space
- For example, the expression (x-2)^2+(y-2)^2+2 represents the following surface...
The web page will have the following visual elements...
- A field for the user to enter a mathematical expression ('Function entry').
- A button to begin the process of generating the STL file after user enters the expression above ('Generate STL').
- Window/Region to display a 3D shape in the STL just generated.
- Another button to download the STL file generated above ('Download').
The program will operate and be used as described below...
- User should be able to enter any 2-variable expression, such as
(x-2)^2+(y-2)^2+2. - The program should understand and support various mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and power function, including fractional values for root functions. Support for additional mathematical operations - exponent, trignometric functions, etc. may be added for a bonus.
- Once the desired expression is entered, clicking the 'Generate STL' button should begin the process of generating and displaying corresponding STL.
- The program will parse and process the expression to generate a point cloud.
- The extents/limits of the point cloud as well as its granularity should be sufficient to fairly represent details of the geometry.
- Convert the point cloud into a STL mesh.
- The STL mesh will then be rendered in the display window.
- For a bonus, the app may include additional visual elements for the user to control the size and granularity of resulting mesh. Re-rendering, following adjustments, may happen dynamically or in response to a button click.
- Once generated, the user can click the 'Download' button to cause the generated STL to be downloaded.
- The app may be developed using any framework/programming language the user is comfortable with (although Python is our preferred language).
- The deliverables must include documentation and all artifacts necessary to deploy and run the application.
- To enable review, deliverables must include code - not just executables. And per good programming practices, be sufficiently documented for ease of understanding.
In order to submit the assignment, do the following:
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Navigate to GitHub's project import page: https://github.com/new/import
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In the box titled "Your old repository's clone URL", paste the homework repository's link: https://github.com/Machina-Labs/CompGeo_Make_STL
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In the box titled "Repository Name", add a name for your local homework (ex.
Make_STL_soln) -
Set privacy level to "Public", then click "Begin Import" button at bottom of the page.
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Develop your homework solution in the cloned repository and push it to Github when you're done. Extra points for good Git hygiene.
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Send us the link to your repository.