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Question from Ali:

hi every one
i have a problem with cube they told me to write a program that determine if a point is inside a cube
so i need the equation of the cube to do the comparison. in sphere it is easy
sqrt((x-xp)+(y-yp)+(z-zp))<=radios
if u please could help me
and if u have any problem with electrical or electronics i can help u
thanks at all
yours Ali

Hi Ali:

It's easiest to check each coordinate independently:

if (abs(x-centerx) <= halfedge)
and
(abs(y-centery) <= halfedge)

{/* point is in square... */ }

You should have no difficulty extending this to 3D.

Good Hunting!
RD

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