The (signed) distance to f(x,y)=0 can be approximated by d=f/|∇f|. Let the offset be o, the implicit equation of the offset curve can be written as f/|∇f|=o, or f²=o²·∇²f.
22
Quadratic Curve Example
Hide this folder from students.
23
Trigonometric Curve Example
Hide this folder from students.
27
Quartic Curve Example (doesn't work well)
Hide this folder from students.
30
Some division-by-gradient examples in 1D
Hide this folder from students.
33
Offsetting Explicit Curves: Convert to either explicit or parametric
41
Usually, implicit is faster, but parametric has a better quality