Advanced Graphics on VGA and XGA Cards Using Borland C++

Advanced Graphics on VGA and XGA Cards Using Borland C++ by I. Angell, Dimitrios Tsoubelis.

This book exploits to the full the combined advantages of an object-oriented approach to programing, the user friendly environment of Borland C++, and the high quality computer graphics achievable with VGA and XGA graphics adapters running on IBM PS/2 (and compatible) machines. Topics such as modell...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Angell, I. (Author), Tsoubelis, Dimitrios (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Macmillan Education UK : Imprint: Red Globe Press, 1992.
Edition:1st ed. 1992.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Computer graphics.
Computer programming.
Programming languages (Electronic computers).
Application software.
Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:Loaded electronically.
Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Familiarization with Graphics Adapters and C++ Programs
  • A Window on Two-dimensional Space Data Structures
  • An Introduction to Two-dimensional Co-ordinate Geometry Points, Lines and Polygonal Facets
  • Three-dimensional Co-ordinate Geometry Matrix
  • Transformations for Modelling 3-D Space
  • The Observer
  • Orthographic and Perspective Projections
  • Clipping Generation of Model Data Hidden Surface Algorithms Shading Shadows,
  • Transparent Surfaces and Reflections
  • The Analytic Approach
  • A Quad-tree Algorithm
  • An Oct-tree Algorithm Ray-tracing
  • Appendix
  • Bibliography
  • Index
  • Index of Functions and Methods.

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