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Table of Contents
Preface
Related Documents ________________________________________ vii
Book Conventions __________________________________________ vii
Window Managers and the User Interface ___________________ viii
Online User Documentation __________________________________ ix
Online Command Help ______________________________________ x
Printing Documentation _____________________________________ x
Resources and Services ______________________________________ x
Documentation Comments __________________________________ xi
Getting Started
Overview of Physical Properties Functions__________________________ 1-2
Explicit Environment ___________________________________________ 1-2
Numeric Accuracy _________________________________________ 1-2
The Mass Point _____________________________________________ 1-3
Parametric Environment _______________________________________ 1-4
Object Types __________________________________________________ 1-4
Requirements for Two-Dimensional Objects _____________________ 1-5
Requirements for an Implied Surface of Revolution ______________ 1-6
Requirements for an Implied Tabulated Cylinder ________________ 1-7
Object Defined by Cross Sections ______________________________ 1-7
Accuracy of the Cut and Sum Method ______________________ 1-7
Requirements: ______________________________________________ 1-8
Using Physical Properties __________________________________________ 1-9
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