Auto-retopology algorithms compared

 From:  Michael Gibson
8817.22 In reply to 8817.19 
Hi Metin,

> ... the algorithm includes a sharp edge detection feature:

Yes that probably helps some CAD models from just being completely destroyed but I'd think that having a uniform size output is not going to work well with many mechanical objects.

It would be good to see the result on something like this for example:
https://grabcad.com/library/engine-v-twin-4-valve-heads-1

In the paper there is one screenshot of a motorcycle that was converted and it looks pretty weird to me, many areas are mutated pretty significantly.

This isn't to say at all that it's not a useful tool when used where it is intended.

- Michael