Re: area of common part of 2 polygons in 2D


Christer Ericson wrote:
> Well, he also said "sum the areas of overlapping triangles"
> which is incorrect. You would have to sum the areas of the
> parts of the triangles that are overlapping. An important
> disctinction.

Ah, yes. There is a difference, isn't there. I understood him
to mean "the areas of overlaps of the triangles", but that's NOT
what he said. Good catch.

Thanks,
Bob

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