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BRIEF

Python module to visualize Lattice Knots and Links in 3D, and analyse their distortion.

PREVIEW

High Distortion vertices of the Minimal Stick Trefoil (25x) alt text

DEPENDENCIES

  1. numpy >= 1.21.0
  2. matplotlib >= 3.3.4
  3. vtk >= 9.0.2
  4. mayavi >= 4.7.2

The programs have been tested on the versions of the dependencies listed above, however, it may run on lower versions too.

INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL DEPENDENCIES

  1. Install Miniconda (preferred) with Python 3.7 https://docs.conda.io/en/latest/miniconda.html
  2. Install numpy conda install -c anaconda numpy
  3. Install matplotlib conda install -c conda-forge matplotlib
  4. Install vtk conda install -c conda-forge vtk
  5. Install mayavi conda install -c conda-forge mayavi

INSTRUCTIONS TO RUN THE CODE

  1. Modify the DIRECTIONS variable in the main.py file
  2. Comment out the other definitions of the DIRECTIONS variable
  3. Run main.py inside anaconda prompt in order to draw your knot.