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The aim of this research study is to apply the polymial equation of a higher-degree to modify geometric modeling locally. The reson for using a higher-degree curve segment is for better shape modification and manipulation. First, we set a curve as reference curve of section to define the profile of modified patch, then set another curve as reference curve of shape to define the tangent vector of the first curve in its direction. Finally, we use the Hermitian functions to evaluate the data points between patch boundaries and reference curves by interpolation. To achieve local adjustment, we replace the original parametric cubic curve segment by a parametric curve segment of a higher degree. Naturally, the replacing curve segment must satisfy the original set of continuity conditions at the joint. By extending this concept of curve local adjustment to the parametric surface model, a versatile geometric modeling module can be accomplished with a reasonalble amount of effort.
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