[comp.graphics] wanted: solid modeler for sun computers

ajb@wpi.WPI.EDU (Arthur J. Butler) (04/18/91)

hi.  i will be building a finite element mesh generator.  i plan to
use a solid modeler as a pre-processor.  my program will then
discretize the geometries created by the solid modeler for use in
finite element analysis.

my question is this.  what solid modelers (commercial or otherwise)
are available that work on sun sparcs?  what are their capabilities?
anyone prefer a specific modeler?  is there a standard format(s) for
solids.  any info will be appreciated and i'll summarize the
responses.

is there a more appropriate newsgroup to post this to.

thanks!

arthur (ajb@ee.wpi.edu)