21. Parameterization & UV Unwrapping
Parameterization maps complex 3D curved surfaces onto the flat 2D coordinate plane. This chapter covers Tutte's spring embedding theorem, Least Squares Conformal Maps (LSCM), As-Rigid-As-Possible (ARAP) flattening, and conformal versus authalic distortion energy metrics.
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Harmonic & Conformal UV
Explore concept →Interactive geometrical visualization of Tutte spring embeddings and LSCM conformal parameterization.
Distortion & ARAP Flattening
Explore concept →Interactive geometrical visualization of ARAP surface parameterization and distortion metrics.
Curve Engineering
Explore concept →Curvature combs, Class-A continuity G0-G3, clothoid spirals, and curve fairing.