A Framework for 3D Layout Solutions Representation using OpenGL

Many researchers had worked on three dimensional (3D) optimization which presented results using numbers and graphs. This paper proposes a standard way to represent the solution naturally, in 3D graphical layout display based on OpenGL. Since container loading problem (CLP) is a common reference for 3D space optimization algorithms, we present a method to represent the 3D layout solution for CLP. This paper aims to benefit researchers which would like to utilize 3D graphics to represent their solution and outcome from their optimization algorithms. With a prototype introduced as a proof of concept for this framework proposed, this paper will serve as a guide for the implementation of this framework to many CLP optimization algorithms.