MATLAB Program for NURBS Surface Generation

Resource Overview

A beginner-friendly MATLAB program for NURBS surface generation featuring interactive control point and weight modification operations, enabling quick mastery of NURBS modeling fundamentals.

Detailed Documentation

This is an entry-level MATLAB program for NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational B-Spline) surface generation. The implementation includes core NURBS algorithms for manipulating control points and weights to modify surface geometry, along with advanced features such as automatic triangulation for mesh generation, surface fitting techniques for precise curve approximation, and automated boundary processing for clean edge definitions. Designed with beginners in mind, the program features an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) that simplifies interaction with NURBS parameters through visual controls and real-time surface updates. The codebase demonstrates key MATLAB functions including bsplinefun for basis calculations and nrbmak for NURBS construction, making it equally valuable as a learning tool for advanced users studying complex NURBS modeling techniques. With its practical implementation covering fundamental to intermediate NURBS operations, this program serves users across various skill levels in computational geometry and CAD development.