6. Tools

6.1 Modelling in 3D

The methods and tools for creating geometric descriptions of virtual environments depend very much on the field of application.

• Shaping reality

  Some professions need to model what already exists. In some fields, large-scale elements of a real environment need to be digitized.

  Examples

  • Architecture and archaeology often require 3D models to be located: a building project in design, in a city district, or pottery to be located on an excavation site or open-air excavation.

  • The digital factory also makes use of these "as-built" environment models, to capture the reality of a building and installations...