tessellator

[US]//ˈtes.ɪ.leɪ.tə(r)//
[UK]//ˈtes.ə.leɪ.t̬ər//

Translation

n.One who or that which performs tessellation; specifically, a computer graphics component that divides a surface into smaller shapes (e.g., triangles) for rendering.

Phrases & Collocations

the tessellator

tessellator engine

tessellator stage

hardware tessellator

software tessellator

tessellator unit

tessellator input

tessellator output

using tessellator

tessellator settings

Example Sentences

the tessellator converts 3d geometry into triangles for the renderer.

we need to configure the hardware tessellator for better performance.

the custom tessellator handles displacement mapping on the gpu.

direct3d 11 introduced a programmable tessellator stage to the pipeline.

this algorithm implements an adaptive tessellator for curved surfaces.

the tessellator factors determine the density of the resulting mesh.

our team is optimizing the tessellator shaders for the new engine.

the fixed-function tessellator was standard in older graphics cards.

please pass the patch control points to the tessellator unit.

the tessellator output connects directly to the domain shader.

a high-quality tessellator avoids cracks between adjacent patches.

the opengl pipeline features a specialized tessellator primitive generator.

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