CGAL users discussion list

Hi,

  I understand that CGAL handles 2-Manifold.

  I am not very strong in the mathematics of Manifold.

  I'd like to find out if the following type of data is suitable for being 
represented in CGAL.

  I have a set of points (from height fields) which I need to grid up as a 3D 
mesh. They are sampled at regular points so will form a regular grid.

  I like the idea of being able to find neighbouring points, edges and face 
using CGAL and also the subdivision surface-mesh generation.

  Can I use CGAL to represent my data points (3D) or should I consider other 
approach. If CGAL is not suitable, does anyone have a recommendation of what 
package is able to represent simple polygonal mesh which may not be manifold?

  Meanwhile, I have downloaded the latest CGAL-3.3 source to have a look on 
my OS X box. If CGAL is suitable, which chapter/example should I concentrate 
on reading up?

Regards