Andujar, C.Ayala, D.Brunet, P.Arinyo, R. JoanSole, J.2014-10-212014-10-2119961467-8659https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8659.1530087The paper focuses on automatic simplification algorithms for the generation of a multiresolution family of solid models from an initial boundary representation of a polyhedral solid. An algorithm for general polyhedra based on an intermediate octree representation is proposed. Simplified elements of the multiresolution family approximate the initial solid within increasing tolerances. A discussion among different octree-based simplification methods and the standard marching cubes algorithm is presented.10.1111/1467-8659.153008787-96