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The goals for the ED engine are deduced from user-defined Restrictions,
Target Points and Target Loads. A structure will be fully satisfactory
if it touches all the target points and target load points, whereas avoiding
all the restricted points, and supports all the specified loads at each target
load point.
Figure 2.33:
Sample
working session with the EvoCAD program: (a) The user has defined two grounds
and several evolutionary hints: restrictions (x), target (dot) and load (arrow).
An initial brick was laid down. (b) Evolution designed a structure that fulfills
all requirements. (c) The user made cosmetic corrections (d) The structure has
been built with Lego bricks.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Pablo Funes
2001-05-08