BTW, LSYNTH does it similar: it also defines the path, but not by a specific formula,
but instead just by the sequence of 3D points through which the sweeping must pass.
Then, later, _different_ formulae can be used to run the path through these points.
For example, a different algorithm is needed to make a chain link sequence move through them
than a rubber band or a cable. The formula can later be exchanged, which is nice.
And it depends on the material being swept. So both can be changed later,
while maintaining the order of 3D points to pass through. A Very Nice Thing ™ - IMHO.
LSYNTH uses some private meta statements for itself.
Maybe your solution could re-use those and only add such which are special for you.
I'd like to suggest to not reinvent the wheel...
- just my 0.02 EUR -
but instead just by the sequence of 3D points through which the sweeping must pass.
Then, later, _different_ formulae can be used to run the path through these points.
For example, a different algorithm is needed to make a chain link sequence move through them
than a rubber band or a cable. The formula can later be exchanged, which is nice.
And it depends on the material being swept. So both can be changed later,
while maintaining the order of 3D points to pass through. A Very Nice Thing ™ - IMHO.
LSYNTH uses some private meta statements for itself.
Maybe your solution could re-use those and only add such which are special for you.
I'd like to suggest to not reinvent the wheel...
- just my 0.02 EUR -