CGAL users discussion list

[Mariette Yvinec <>]

Jun WANG wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> Right now I have downloaded the lastest CGAL(v 3.4). But I have some 
> questions since I have not ever used it before:
>
> 1. Can I use it in VC 6.0 and Window XP OS ?
> 2. If so, how can I configure that? Otherwise, what kind of platform 
> should I use ?
> 3. My goal is to triangularize the 3D CAD model formatted with IGES or 
> STEP. Have CGAL provided the related API to realize that ???
No, there is currently no API to mesh  CAD models in IGES or STEPS format.


> 4. In addition, I also intent to calculate the curvature and normal of 
> vertex in triangle mesh after triangulation. Is that available in CGAL ???
Yes, see the chapter 46  "Estimation of Local Differential Properties"
of CGAL manual.


> Any response will be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot.
>
> BRs,
> Jun

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Mariette Yvinec
Geometrica project team
INRIA  Sophia-Antipolis