Triangle Layout Normal Evaluator

Name: Triangle Layout Normal Evaluator
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Author: las3rlars

by las3rlars·May 16, 2026·2 points·0 comments

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Visual proof that McGuire's 2005 isometric grid beats standard quad-splitting for normal interpolation.

Strengths

•Real-time comparison of six layout strategies with quantifiable error metrics.
•Color-coded heatmap instantly reveals interpolation artifacts across the mesh.
•Directly validates academic graphics research with an interactive demo.

Weaknesses

•Author admits Claude wrote the code, limiting depth of technical insight.
•No export functionality or integration with actual 3D modeling pipelines.

Post Description

I have been curious on how different triangle layouts on a plane best represents the surface when using a height map. I came by the paper "A Heightfield on Isometric Grid" by Morgan McGuire & Peter G. Sibley. So I asked Claude to code up a tool that will let me see how it performs.