How many segments on a gridded cuboid?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the total number of segments on the surface of a gridded cuboid defined by segments along the X, Y, and Z axes. Specifically, the cuboid is segmented into 4 segments along the X axis, 3 segments along the Y axis, and 8 segments along the Z axis. The formula for determining the total number of segments on the surface involves counting segments on each face and ensuring that edge segments are not counted multiple times. This calculation is essential for developing an algorithm related to cuboid segmentation.

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Hello everyone,
So let's say we have a cuboid.
On the X axis, it's divided to 4 segments (i.e. by 3 lines parallel to z axis) (segx=4).
On the Y axis, it's divided to 3 segments (i.e. by 2 lines parallel to z axis) (segy=3).
On the Z axis, it's divided to 8 segments (i.e. by 7 lines parallel to x or y axes) (segz=8).
Each line between two grid points is called a segment. How many segments are there on the surface of this cube entirely? All the 6 sides are divided as I said (it looks like Rubik's cube!).
The numbers I said were just an example. I need a formula based on segx and segy and segz for the number of segments on this cuboid.
I'm working on an algorithm this is needed for. I appreciate any help.
Thank you so much
 
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hello boyboy400! :smile:

you'll need to count the segments on each face separately, and then add for all six faces :wink:

(except, don't forget not to count the "edge" segments twice!)
 

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