Title :
FlatCAD and FlatLang: Kits by code
Author_Institution :
Carnegie Mellon Univ., Pittsburgh, PA
Abstract :
The FlatCAD system lets you create physical construction kits by coding in the LOGO-like FlatLang language. Designers often use structured CAD tools to specify physical form. Programming offers an alternative and powerful method for designing shapes. This paper describes our experimental domain-specific language used to program and manufacture physical shape in the domain of construction kits.
Keywords :
CAD/CAM; solid modelling; FlatCAD system; LOGO-like FlatLang language; domain-specific language; physical construction kit; physical shape manufacturing; shape design; solid modelling; Automata; Buildings; Coaxial components; Gears; Graphics; Laser beam cutting; Pistons; Shape; Vehicles; Wheels;
Conference_Titel :
Visual Languages and Human-Centric Computing, 2008. VL/HCC 2008. IEEE Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Herrsching am Ammersee
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2528-0
Electronic_ISBN :
1943-6092
DOI :
10.1109/VLHCC.2008.4639070
