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Weiler-Atherton Algorithm

Computational Geometry Algorithm

The Weiler-Atherton algorithm is a polygon-clipping algorithm used in computer graphics and game development wherever a subject or candidate polygon needs to be clipped against an arbitrarily shaped clipping polygon, area or region. It is generally applied in two dimensions, though it can be extended to three dimensions through visible surface determination and improved efficiency by Z-ordering.

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Weiler-Atherton clipping algorithm (Wikipedia)
  • In Group: Line Drawing and Clipping Algorithms, Lead
    The Weiler-Atherton is a polygon-clipping algorithm.
  • In Field: Computer Graphics, Lead
    It is used in areas like computer graphics and games development where clipping of polygons is needed.
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