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This contribution has a threefold purpose. Firstly, it urges a wider interpretation of ‘Computational Geometry’ than is often taken. Secondly, it emphasizes the importance of the choice of representations as well as algorithms in geometric computing. Thirdly, it provides examples from the author's experience, supporting the opinions expressed.
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Pratt, M.J. (1996). Applications of computational geometry in mechanical engineering design and manufacture. In: Lin, M.C., Manocha, D. (eds) Applied Computational Geometry Towards Geometric Engineering. WACG 1996. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 1148. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0014479
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