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GraphicsComplex

GraphicsComplex[{pt₁, pt₂, ...}, data]
represents a graphics complex in which coordinates given as integers i in graphics primitives in data are taken to be pt_i.

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GraphicsComplex works in both 2D and 3D.

GraphicsComplex[{pt₁, pt₂, ...}, data] effectively replaces integers i that appear as coordinates in data by the corresponding pt_i.

GraphicsComplex provides a convenient way to build up meshes or simplicial complexes in which vertices of polygons are shared.

GraphicsComplex is treated like a single primitive in Graphics and Graphics3D.

In GraphicsComplex[pts, data], data can be any nested list of graphics primitives and directives.

The following options can be given:

	ContentSelectable	Automatic	whether to allow contents to be selected
	VertexColors	Automatic	vertex colors corresponding to each pt_i
	VertexNormals	Automatic	vertex normals corresponding to each pt_i

GraphicsComplex[{pt₁, pt₂, ...}, data, VertexColors->{c₁, c₂, ...}] replaces Polygon[{i, j, ...}] by Polygon[{pt_i, pt_j, ...}, VertexColors->{c_i, c_j, ...}].

The VertexNormals option works the same way.

Normal[GraphicsComplex[pts, data]] substitutes coordinates to give an ordinary list of graphics primitives and directives.

Basic Examples (3)

Polygons and lines in 2D:

Polygons and lines in 3D:

Use built-in PolyhedronData:

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Applications (2)

Properties & Relations (4)

Neat Examples (2)

GraphicsGroup Plot3D

3D Geometry & Modeling Formats

Combining Graphics

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