On 29 Jul 2003 08:44:37 -0700, ypjofficial@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(yogesh)
wrote:
>hi all,
>and sorry to interrupt you like this.!!!
>actually i have lot of doubts and lot of confusion about the role of
>solid modeling kernel inside a solid modeler.
>i am cad cam student and worked on packages like solidworks, ideas and
>cadmax.
>and also i have a little bit of programming background(half knowledge
>is dangerous indeed!!!) and that's why this confusion.
>could someone please tell me what is the exact role of a kernel??(i
>also heard of an operating system kernel)
>and what is the difference between apis like java3d, opengl and
>kernels like parasolid and acis?? or is opengl also a kernel???
>also if possible i want to see some sample kernel code..where can i
>get it from...
>i will be very grateful to you if you manage to clear my confusion and
>doubts..
>and also i am interested in knowing the history about the kernel
>phenomenon..how come it started..which was the first kernel
>developed..etc ..
>thank you and have a nice day....
>regards,
>yogesh
I suspect that a "kernel" is more of a descriptive name that an
object. It generally refers to the most basic/ fundamental/ useful
part of the code that calls other parts to do the peripheral jobs.
Sorf of the number 1 module or just the "main routine". As a
phenomenon - it's when a piece of jargon used by only a few people
comes into more common or widespred usage.
Or maybe not.
John B
johnbogie btinternet.com
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