Geometric and Feature modelling

Satisfying interaction constraints

Abstract

In feature modelling, constraints can be used to store design intent in a model. Interaction constraints are an important type of constraints, which limit the extent to which features may interact. This paper describes a solver for constraints on interactions that involve spatial overlap between feature shapes. It is based on sampling of the parameter space of the feature model. A Monte Carlo technique is applied to reduce the expected number of samples that are needed to find a valid model.


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Noort A, Bidarra R, and Bronsvoort WF (2001), Satisfying interaction constraints. In: From Geometric Modeling to Shape Modeling, Cugini U and Wozny M (eds). Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, pp. 49-64.