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Date: | Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:13:55 -0400 |
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I have been having an intermittent off-line discussion about hive
dimensions with Cushman and, since I can't "visualize" things, I have
been playing with paper cut outs of hive parts to see how they interact.
As I was "playing" with my cardboard cut outs of hive parts, not dolls,
this AM, I was struck by a thought. I do have them from time to time,
despite rumours to the contrary from some quarters.
I have seen software which allows you to design a garden, house interior,
auto, etc. and then "tour" the result. Wouldn't it be great if someone
with graphic software writing skills could come up with a virtual hive
interior? If you could set the dimensions, etc. it could be very useful
not to mention interesting.
Along a similar vein, digital photos of frames could be measured and the
distribution of cell sizes analyzed by the use of a software program. I
recall one from, Switzerland I believe, that dealt with the distribution
of stores in a hive and frame. It was a virtual frame in effect. A few
simple "rules", let the program run at random and you got the classic
distribution.
I know the software for some of these computer games is fantastically
complex but unless I'm overly naive wouldn't "a hive" interior program be
a lot simpler? Granted the market would be confined to a small select
crowd and it would be without any economic potential. Any programers
lurking out there who could give some "facts" and get my feet back on the
ground? Am I "reinventing a wheel" that is already rolling out there
somewhere?
Rip
FYI, the mention of "paper dolls" was an intentional preemptive strike to
keep Aaron and his "ilk" off balance and avoid a "zinger".<grin>
Thinking a "bored mind" is a dangerous thing to have at "loose ends".
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