Index

Sylves identifies each cell with up to three co-ordinates, x, y, z.

But for some purposes, it's helpful to associate each cell with a single tightly integer instead, for example so you can store data in an array.

Sylves comes with methods to convert to such an integer, called an index. Indices will always be non-negative, and usually count upwards from zero skipping as few spots as possible. The conversion routines are usually fast.

GetIndex

Converts a cell to an index.

GetCellByIndex

Converts an index back to a cell.

Indices are only available on finite grids.

Note

When you change the bounds of a grid, the indices will change too. Use Cell to ensure stability.

You can use the ravel modifier to make the cell co-ordinates exactly match the indices.