Basic concepts
There is ample material available to read and familiarize with on this topic. Below is a short summary of basic concpets involved in transitioning between CAD design and volumetric design. The documentation and application will also refere to volumetric design as AM design. AM stands for Additive manufacturing
Volumetric modeling is a technique used to create 3D models of objects that have volume, such as clouds, smoke, and fire. Signed Distance Functions (SDFs) are mathematical tools used to describe geometrical shapes such as spheres, boxes, and tori. SDFs provide virtually infinite resolution and are amenable to geometric manipulation. They are based on the idea that every primitive object must be represented with a function. It takes a 3D point as a parameter and returns a value that indicates how distant that point is to the object surface. SDFs can be used to create complex 3D shapes inside volumetric shaders.
In summary, volumetric modeling using SDFs is a powerful tool for creating complex 3D shapes with infinite resolution. It is based on the idea of representing geometries with mathematical descriptions of the objects we want to represent. SDFs provide a way to create 3D models of objects that have volume, such as clouds, smoke, and fire. They are amenable to geometric manipulation and can be used to create complex 3D shapes inside volumetric shaders.
Lattice is a structure that is made up of a series of interconnected cells. In the context of volumetric editing, a lattice can be used to create complex structures that can be used in additive manufacturing. The lattice structure can be created using a variety of shapes, such as cubes, spheres, and cylinders, and can be scaled, moved, and rotated to fit the desired shape. The solidity and gradient of the lattice can also be controlled to create different densities and patterns.
In summary, a lattice is a structure made up of interconnected cells that can be used to create complex structures in volumetric editing. The lattice can be created using a variety of shapes and can be scaled, moved, and rotated to fit the desired shape. The solidity and gradient of the lattice can also be controlled to create different densities and patterns.