How many segments on a gridded cuboid?

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In summary, The cuboid is divided into 4 segments on the X axis, 3 segments on the Y axis, and 8 segments on the Z axis. The total number of segments on the surface of this cube, divided as described, is needed for an algorithm. To find the total number of segments, you'll need to count the segments on each face separately and add them, making sure not to count the "edge" segments twice.
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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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