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Re: Software for Calculating Geometric Transformations
Posted:
Sep 5, 2011 5:22 AM
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On 2011-09-05, PB <p@b.com> wrote:
> I am currently doing a course on Computer Graphics Algorithms. This
> involves lot of matrix transformations i.e. for eg - rotating
> co-ordinates, translating, reflecting etc.
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> I am solving the problems on paper using a calculator, but I need some
> software which will help me verify the solution (the calculations are
> very error prone with so many matrix multiplications)
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> i.e. I am looking for software where if I input "Reflect point (4,5) on
> line y = 3x + 12",
> it will give me the reflected co-ordinates. Does anyone know of any free
> software which will help me with this?
I'd solve that faster with a a straightedge and compass.
if you want to automate it use a spreadsheet, write your
own form to do these checks. gnumeric is one of the best
free spreadsheets.
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