RE: [Algorithms] 3d Lines Intersection

[Steve W. <Ste...@im...>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Offerman [mailto:j.o...@in...]
> 
> - calculate (x, y) intersection (result <x1, y>)
>

OK, the intersection of the two lines as projected onto the x,y coordinate
plane.

>
> - calculate (x, z) intersection (result <x2, z>)
>

OK, the intersection of the two lines as projected onto the x,z coordinate
plane.

>
> - if (x1 == x2) the lines intersect at <x1, y, z>
>

That sounds right...good work.

> 
> Of the top of my head I can't say whether this algorithm is 
> 100% correct (I
> am not a math guy...), but, if properly implemented, it will 
> certainly be
> fast and provide at least a reasonable estimation.
> 
> Jim Offerman
> 
> Innovade
> - designing the designer
> 
> 
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