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Abstract

Conventional computer-aided design (CAD) software uses methods such as extrusion and revolution tools that the user can apply to create the 3D shape of a part. These tools are based on traditional manufacturing methods and work very well for most CAD applications.

One application which these tools do not work well for is creating 3-dimensional representations of textiles. The exact path of each fibre within the textile is dependent upon the other fibres, and the flexibility of the fibres.

The purpose of this project is to create a simple software tool/algorithm into which a user can input a weave pattern (flat), or a braid pattern (cylindrical), and the flexibility of the fibres and it will create a 3-dimensional representation of the structure.