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// $URL: svn+ssh://scm.gforge.inria.fr/svn/cgal/branches/CGAL-3.5-branch/Envelope_3/include/CGAL/Envelope_3/Envelope_element_visitor_3.h $
// $Id: Envelope_element_visitor_3.h 50515 2009-07-09 17:51:14Z efif $
//
// Author(s)     : Michal Meyerovitch     <gorgymic@post.tau.ac.il>
//                 Baruch Zukerman        <baruchzu@post.tau.ac.il>

#ifndef CGAL_ENVELOPE_ELEMENT_VISITOR_3_H
#define CGAL_ENVELOPE_ELEMENT_VISITOR_3_H

#include <CGAL/Object.h>
#include <CGAL/enum.h>
#include <CGAL/Unique_hash_map.h>
#include <CGAL/Arr_tags.h>
#include <CGAL/Arr_observer.h>
#include <CGAL/Arr_accessor.h>
#include <CGAL/Arr_walk_along_line_point_location.h>
#include <CGAL/Arr_naive_point_location.h>
#include <CGAL/utility.h>
#include <CGAL/Arrangement_2/Arr_traits_adaptor_2.h>

#include <vector>
#include <algorithm>
#include <iostream>
#include <deque>

CGAL_BEGIN_NAMESPACE

// Return the comparison result of the halfedge's source and target vertices.
#ifndef HE_COMP_RES
#define HE_COMP_RES(he) (((he)->direction() == ARR_LEFT_TO_RIGHT) ? SMALLER : LARGER)
#endif

// this class does the resolving of edge and face in the divide & conquer
// algorithm it should handle all faces (it supports holes in the face)

template <class EnvelopeTraits_3, class MinimizationDiagram_2>
class Envelope_element_visitor_3
{
public:
  typedef EnvelopeTraits_3                             Traits;
  typedef typename Traits::Multiplicity                Multiplicity;
  typedef typename Traits::Surface_3                   Surface_3;
  typedef typename Traits::Xy_monotone_surface_3       Xy_monotone_surface_3;
  typedef typename Traits::Equal_2                     Equal_2;

  typedef MinimizationDiagram_2                        Minimization_diagram_2;
  typedef typename Traits::Point_2                     Point_2;
  typedef typename Traits::X_monotone_curve_2          X_monotone_curve_2;
  typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Are_all_sides_oblivious_tag
    Are_all_sides_oblivious_tag;

protected:
  class Copied_face_zone_visitor;

  typedef Envelope_element_visitor_3<Traits, Minimization_diagram_2> Self;
  typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Halfedge_const_handle
                                                        Halfedge_const_handle;
  typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Halfedge_const_iterator
                                                        Halfedge_const_iterator;
  typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Halfedge_handle
                                                        Halfedge_handle;
  typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Halfedge_iterator
                                                        Halfedge_iterator;
  typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Face_const_handle
                                                        Face_const_handle;
  typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Face_handle
                                                        Face_handle;
  typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Face_iterator
                                                        Face_iterator;
  typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Vertex_const_handle
                                                        Vertex_const_handle;
  typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Vertex_handle
                                                        Vertex_handle;
  typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Vertex_iterator
                                                        Vertex_iterator;
  typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Ccb_halfedge_circulator
    Ccb_halfedge_circulator;
  typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Inner_ccb_iterator
                                                        Inner_ccb_iterator;
  typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Outer_ccb_iterator
                                                        Outer_ccb_iterator;
  typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Isolated_vertex_iterator
    Isolated_vertex_iterator;
  typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Topology_traits
                                                        Topology_traits;
  typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Dcel         Dcel;
  typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Dcel::Dcel_data_iterator
                                                        Envelope_data_iterator;

  typedef Arr_observer<Minimization_diagram_2>          Md_observer;
  typedef Arr_accessor<Minimization_diagram_2>          Md_accessor;
  
  typedef typename Topology_traits::Default_point_location_strategy 
    Md_point_location;
  typedef typename Topology_traits::Zone_insertion_visitor
    Md_insert_zone_visitor;
  
  typedef std::list<Halfedge_handle>                    Halfedges_list;
  typedef typename std::list<Halfedge_handle>::iterator Halfedges_list_iterator;

  typedef std::pair<Halfedge_handle, Multiplicity>      Halfedge_w_type;
  typedef std::list<Halfedge_w_type>                    Halfedges_w_type_list;

  typedef std::list<Vertex_handle>                      Vertices_list;
  typedef typename std::list<Vertex_handle>::iterator   Vertices_list_iterator;

  typedef std::list<Face_handle>                        Faces_list;
  typedef typename std::list<Face_handle>::iterator     Faces_list_iterator;

  typedef Unique_hash_map<Vertex_handle, bool>          Vertices_hash;
  typedef Unique_hash_map<Halfedge_handle, bool>        Halfedges_hash;
  typedef Unique_hash_map<Halfedge_handle, Multiplicity>
                                                        Halfedges_hash_w_type;
  typedef Unique_hash_map<Face_handle, bool>            Faces_hash;

  typedef Unique_hash_map<Vertex_handle, Vertex_handle> Vertices_map;
  typedef Unique_hash_map<Halfedge_handle, Halfedge_handle>
                                                        Halfedges_map;
  typedef Unique_hash_map<Face_handle, Face_handle>     Faces_map;

  typedef Unique_hash_map<Vertex_handle, Halfedge_handle>
                                                        Vertices_to_edges_map;
  
  typedef std::pair<X_monotone_curve_2, Multiplicity>   Intersection_curve;
  typedef std::list<Object>                             Intersections_list;

  // this is used in the resolve edge process
  typedef Triple<Point_2, bool, bool>                   Point_2_with_info;
  struct Points_compare
  {
  protected:
    const Traits * p_traits;

  public:
    // Constructor
    Points_compare(const Traits & geom_traits) : p_traits(&geom_traits) {}

    bool operator() (const Point_2_with_info& p1,
                     const Point_2_with_info& p2) const
    {
      Comparison_result res =
        p_traits->compare_xy_2_object()(p1.first, p2.first);
      if (res == SMALLER)
        return true;
      if (res == LARGER)
        return false;
      CGAL_error();
      return (p1.second == true || p2.third == true);
    }
  };
  
public:
  // c'tor
  Envelope_element_visitor_3(Envelope_type t = ENVELOPE_LOWER)
  {
    // Allocate the traits.
    m_traits = new Traits;
    own_traits = true;
    type  = t;
  }

  Envelope_element_visitor_3(const Traits * tr,
                             Envelope_type t = ENVELOPE_LOWER)
  {
    // Set the traits.
    m_traits = tr;
    own_traits = false;
    type  = t;
  }

  // virtual destructor.
  virtual ~Envelope_element_visitor_3()
  {
    // Free the traits object, if necessary.
    if (own_traits)
      delete m_traits;
  }

  // get a face with 2 surfaces defined over it, and compute the arrangement
  // of the/ envelope of these surfaces over the face
  void resolve(Face_handle face, Minimization_diagram_2& result)
  {
    CGAL_assertion(face->get_aux_is_set(0));
    CGAL_assertion(face->get_aux_is_set(1));
    
    // we are interested with the envelope's shape over the current face,
    // so we only need to check the first surface from each group, since
    // all the surfaces in a group overlap over the current face.
    const Xy_monotone_surface_3& surf1 = get_aux_surface(face, 0);
    const Xy_monotone_surface_3& surf2 = get_aux_surface(face, 1);

    // find the projected intersections of the surfaces. if none - we have
    // a simple case:
    // need only resolve non-intersecting and return
    std::list<Object> inter_objs;
    get_projected_intersections(surf1, surf2, std::back_inserter(inter_objs));

    if (inter_objs.size() == 0)
    {
      // here for resolve we can compare the surfaces over the edges only
      // (no need for left/right versions)
      Comparison_result cur_res = resolve_minimal_face(face);
      copy_data_by_comparison_result(face, face, cur_res);
      // check face boundary for "data from face" features
#ifdef CGAL_ENVELOPE_SAVE_COMPARISONS
      copy_data_to_face_boundary(face);
#endif
      return;
    }
    
    // we insert all projected intersections into a temporary arrangement,
    // with only the current face's curves, to find the arrangement of the
    // lower envelope of the 2 surfaces over the current face
    Minimization_diagram_2 copied_face_arr(m_traits);

    // here we maintain a mapping between edges in the copied arrangement and
    // their original generating edge from result
    Halfedges_map map_copied_to_orig_halfedges;
    // here we maintain a mapping between vertices in the copied arrangement
    // and their original generating vertex from result
    Vertices_map  map_copied_to_orig_vertices;
    // here we maintain a mapping between faces in the copied arrangement and
    // their corresponding face from result
    Faces_map     map_copied_to_orig_faces;

    // now, insert the face's boundary into the temporary minimization diagram
    // the face is assumed to have outer boundary, and may also have holes,
    // and isolated vertices
    // we need to keep track of the original halfedges in the inserted halfedges
    // we also need to have the face handle of the copied face in
    // copied_face_arr
    Face_handle copied_face = copy_face(face, result, copied_face_arr,
                                        map_copied_to_orig_halfedges,
                                        map_copied_to_orig_vertices);
    CGAL_assertion(copied_face_arr.is_valid());
    map_copied_to_orig_faces[copied_face] = face;
    
    
    // insert the projected intersections into the temporary minimization diagram
    Point_2 point;
    Intersection_curve curve;
    Object cur_obj;
    
    // we use our zone visitor, which only inserts into the arrangement the
    // points and curves which are inside the copied face
    // it updates the result arrangement at the same time (action after action
    // using observer to the copied arrangement and accessor to result)
    // the visitor is responsible for updating:
    // 1. the collection of special edges. (these are (parts of) edges of the

    //    original face's boundary that overlap with projected intersections
    Halfedges_list result_special_edges;
    // 2. the collection of newly added edges, each with the type of the
    //    projected intersection that created it.
    Halfedges_w_type_list result_new_edges;
    // 3. the collection of faces that form the face before any insertion
    Faces_list     result_face_parts;
    // 4. the collection of special vertices, which contains:
    //    - new vertices that were created inside the original face
    //      (both isolated and not isolated)
    //    - new vertices created by a split of a boundary edge which has
    //      the property "data from face"
    //    - original vertices of the boundary that consolidate with projected
    //      intersections, and have common aux data with the face
    //    all these vertices should have their data set as "EQUAL"
    Vertices_list  result_special_vertices;

    New_faces_observer new_faces_obs(result);    
    Copied_face_zone_visitor zone_visitor(result,
                                          copied_face_arr,
                                          face,
                                          copied_face,
                                          map_copied_to_orig_halfedges,
                                          map_copied_to_orig_vertices,
                                          map_copied_to_orig_faces,
                                          result_special_edges,
                                          result_new_edges,
                                          result_face_parts,
                                          result_special_vertices,
                                          this);

    Md_point_location pl(copied_face_arr);
    std::list<Object>::iterator inter_objs_it = inter_objs.begin();
    for(; inter_objs_it != inter_objs.end(); ++inter_objs_it)
    {
      cur_obj = *inter_objs_it;
      CGAL_assertion(!cur_obj.is_empty());
      if (assign(point, cur_obj))
      {
        // intersection can be a point when the surfaces only touch each other.
        // we are only interested in the points that are inside the face or
        // on its boundary.
        // we insert the point into the planar map as a vertex, with both
        // surfaces over it.
        // should use observer for split_edge
        // if not in a sub-face of "face", shouldn't insert it
        // the above information is available in zone_visitor
        insert_point(copied_face_arr, point, pl, zone_visitor);
      }
      else if (assign(curve, cur_obj))
      {
        zone_visitor.set_current_intersection_type(curve.second);
        insert (copied_face_arr, curve.first, pl, zone_visitor);
        CGAL_assertion(copied_face_arr.is_valid());
        CGAL_assertion(result.is_valid());
      }
      else
        CGAL_error_msg( "wrong projected intersection type");
    }

    zone_visitor.finish();

    // now determine the envelope data in result over the new faces
    
    // in order to use resolve_minimal_face with intersection halfedge, we
    // go over the new edges, and set data over their faces
    typename Halfedges_w_type_list::iterator new_edge_it;
    for(new_edge_it = result_new_edges.begin();
        new_edge_it != result_new_edges.end(); ++new_edge_it)
    {
      Halfedge_handle new_he = (*new_edge_it).first;
      Halfedge_handle new_he_twin = new_he->twin();
#ifdef CGAL_ENVELOPE_SAVE_COMPARISONS
      Multiplicity itype = (*new_edge_it).second;
#endif
      // set sources of the new edge
      new_he->set_aux_source(0, face->get_aux_source(0));
      new_he->set_aux_source(1, face->get_aux_source(1));
      new_he_twin->set_aux_source(0, face->get_aux_source(0));
      new_he_twin->set_aux_source(1, face->get_aux_source(1));

      // set data on new edges
      new_he->set_decision(EQUAL);
      new_he_twin->set_decision(EQUAL);
      
      // set data on the faces
      // could be that the data is set for f2, and can use itype to conclude
      // to f1, not only the opposite
      Face_handle f1 = new_he->face(), f2 = new_he_twin->face();
      Comparison_result res;
      if (!f1->is_decision_set() && !f2->is_decision_set())
      {
        res = resolve_minimal_face(f1, &new_he);
        copy_data_by_comparison_result(face, f1, res);
      }

      // now at least one of the faces f1,f2 has its decision set.      

      // if the other face doesn't have its data, we resolve it using
      // the former result and the intersection type (if exists)
      if (!f2->is_decision_set())
      {
#ifdef CGAL_ENVELOPE_SAVE_COMPARISONS
        if (itype != 0)
        {
          res = convert_decision_to_comparison_result(f1->get_decision());
          res = resolve_by_intersection_type(res, itype);
          CGAL_expensive_assertion_code
            (Comparison_result tmp_res =
             resolve_minimal_face(f2, &new_he_twin););
          CGAL_expensive_assertion(tmp_res == res);
        }
        else
          res = resolve_minimal_face(f2, &new_he_twin);
#else
        res = resolve_minimal_face(f2, &new_he_twin);
#endif
        copy_data_by_comparison_result(face, f2, res);
      }
      if (!f1->is_decision_set())
      {
#ifdef CGAL_ENVELOPE_SAVE_COMPARISONS
        if (itype != 0)
        {
          res = convert_decision_to_comparison_result(f2->get_decision());
          res = resolve_by_intersection_type(res, itype);
          CGAL_expensive_assertion_code
            (Comparison_result tmp_res = resolve_minimal_face(f1, &new_he););
          CGAL_expensive_assertion(tmp_res == res);
        }
        else
          res = resolve_minimal_face(f1, &new_he);
#else
        res = resolve_minimal_face(f1, &new_he);
#endif
        copy_data_by_comparison_result(face, f1, res);
      }

    }
    
    // we also need to check the faces incident to the halfedges in
    // special_edges since the envelope data over them should be computed
    // using compare_left/right versions
    Halfedges_list_iterator special_edge_it;
    for(special_edge_it = result_special_edges.begin();
        special_edge_it != result_special_edges.end(); ++special_edge_it)
    {
      // we assume that the halfedge given points to the correct face
      // (which is inside the original face)
      Halfedge_handle special_he = *special_edge_it;
      Face_handle f = special_he->face();
      if (!f->is_decision_set())
      {
        Comparison_result res = resolve_minimal_face(f, &special_he);
        copy_data_by_comparison_result(face, f, res);      
      }

      // take care for the edge, if necessary
      if (!special_he->is_decision_set() &&
          can_copy_decision_from_face_to_edge(special_he))
      {
        // if (!special_he->get_aux_is_set(0) || !special_he->get_aux_is_set(1))
        // {
        // // this can only happen when the edge is fake, since the edge is on 
        //// the face's boundary
        //      CGAL_assertion(special_he->get_is_fake());
        //      special_he->set_aux_source(0, face->get_aux_source(0));
        //      special_he->set_aux_source(1, face->get_aux_source(1));
        //      special_he->twin()->set_aux_source(0, face->get_aux_source(0));
        //      special_he->twin()->set_aux_source(1, face->get_aux_source(1));
        //   }
      	//if (special_he->get_is_fake())
      	//{
      	//  // this edge is not fake anymore, as it coincides with a projected
      	//  // intersection
      	//  special_he->set_is_fake(false);
      	//  special_he->twin()->set_is_fake(false);
        // }
        special_he->set_decision(EQUAL);
        special_he->twin()->set_decision(EQUAL);
      }
    }

    // update data on special vertices
    Vertices_list_iterator special_vertex_it;
    for(special_vertex_it = result_special_vertices.begin();
        special_vertex_it != result_special_vertices.end(); ++special_vertex_it)
    {
      Vertex_handle special_v = *special_vertex_it;
      if (!special_v->is_decision_set())
      {
      
        if (special_v->get_aux_is_set(0) && special_v->get_aux_is_set(1))
          set_data_by_comparison_result(special_v, EQUAL);
        else
          // this is a new vertex inside the face, so we need to update its
          // aux source information from face also (done in method)
          copy_all_data_to_vertex(face, special_v);
      } else
        CGAL_assertion(special_v->get_aux_is_set(0) &&  \
                       special_v->get_aux_is_set(1));
    }
    
    // assert all new faces got data set, if not, then maybe no curve cuts
    // the face, and should use regular resolve_minimal_face
    typename std::list<Face_handle>::iterator new_face_it;
    for(new_face_it = result_face_parts.begin();
        new_face_it != result_face_parts.end(); ++new_face_it)
    {
      Face_handle new_face = *new_face_it;
      if (!new_face->is_decision_set())
      {
        Comparison_result res = resolve_minimal_face(new_face);
        copy_data_by_comparison_result(face, new_face, res);
      }

      // check face boundary for "data from face" features
#ifdef CGAL_ENVELOPE_SAVE_COMPARISONS
      copy_data_to_face_boundary(new_face);
#endif
    }

  }    

  // get an edge with 2 surfaces defined over it, and split it to get the shape
  // of the envelope of these surfaces over the edge
  void resolve(Halfedge_handle edge, Minimization_diagram_2& result)
  {
    const Xy_monotone_surface_3& surf1 = get_aux_surface(edge, 0);
    const Xy_monotone_surface_3& surf2 = get_aux_surface(edge, 1);

    // find the projected intersections
    std::list<Object> inter_objs;
    get_projected_intersections(surf1, surf2, std::back_inserter(inter_objs));

    if (inter_objs.size() == 0)
    {
      resolve_minimal_edge(edge, edge);
#ifdef CGAL_ENVELOPE_SAVE_COMPARISONS
      copy_data_to_edge_endpoints(edge);
#endif
      return;
    }

    const X_monotone_curve_2& original_cv = edge->curve();
    
    // we want to work on the halfedge going from left to right
    // we use HE_COMP_RES so this code can compile both with Arr_2
    // and with Aos_2.
    if (HE_COMP_RES(edge) != SMALLER)
      edge = edge->twin();
      
    Vertex_handle original_src = edge->source();
    Vertex_handle original_trg = edge->target();
    
    // we should have a list of points where we should split the edge's curve
    // we then will sort the list, and split the curve

    // we should pay a special attension for overlaps, since we can get special
    // edges

    // we associate with every point 2 flags:
    // 1. is the point a left endpoint of an overlapping segment
    // 2. is the point a right endpoint of an overlapping segment
    typedef std::vector<Point_2_with_info>      Points_vec;
    Points_vec                                  split_points;
    bool is_min_end_at_inf = false;
    bool is_max_end_at_inf = false;

    Point_2 point;
    Intersection_curve icurve;
    Object cur_obj;

    std::list<Object>::iterator inter_objs_it = inter_objs.begin();
    for(; inter_objs_it != inter_objs.end(); ++inter_objs_it)
    {
      cur_obj = *inter_objs_it; 
      CGAL_assertion(!cur_obj.is_empty());
      if (assign(point, cur_obj))
      {
        // if the point is on the curve, should add it the the split points
        // list, otherwise, it is irrelevant and should be ignored
        if (is_point_on_curve(point, original_cv))
          split_points.push_back(Point_2_with_info(point, false, false));
      }
      else if (assign(icurve, cur_obj))
      {
        const X_monotone_curve_2& x_curve = icurve.first;

        // find the intersection points and overlapping segments with the
        // original curve and insert them to the list of split points
        // intersect the x-monotone curve with the edge's curve
        typedef std::pair<Point_2, unsigned int> Intersect_point_2;
        std::list<Object> intersections_list;
        const Intersect_point_2  *ip;
        const X_monotone_curve_2 *icv;
        
        m_traits->intersect_2_object()(x_curve, original_cv,
                                       std::back_inserter(intersections_list));

        std::list<Object>::iterator inter_it = intersections_list.begin();
        for(; inter_it != intersections_list.end(); ++inter_it)
        {
          ip = object_cast<Intersect_point_2> (&(*inter_it));
          if (ip != NULL)
          {
            split_points.push_back(Point_2_with_info(ip->first, false, false));
          }
          else
          {
            icv = object_cast<X_monotone_curve_2> (&(*inter_it));
            CGAL_assertion (icv != NULL);

            // we will add the *icv end points to the split_points, unless
            // but we should be carefull with infinite curves.
            Arr_traits_adaptor_2<Traits> tr_adaptor(*m_traits);
            if (tr_adaptor.parameter_space_in_y_2_object()
                (*icv, ARR_MIN_END) == ARR_INTERIOR &&
                tr_adaptor.parameter_space_in_x_2_object()
                (*icv, ARR_MIN_END) == ARR_INTERIOR)
              split_points.push_back
                (Point_2_with_info
                 (m_traits->construct_min_vertex_2_object()(*icv),
                  true, false));
            else
              is_min_end_at_inf = true;

            if (tr_adaptor.parameter_space_in_y_2_object()
                (*icv, ARR_MAX_END) == ARR_INTERIOR &&
                tr_adaptor.parameter_space_in_x_2_object()
                (*icv, ARR_MAX_END) == ARR_INTERIOR)
              split_points.push_back
                (Point_2_with_info(m_traits->construct_max_vertex_2_object()
                                   (*icv),
                                   false, true));
            else
              is_max_end_at_inf = true;
          }
        }       
      }
     
      else
        CGAL_error_msg( "wrong projected intersection type");
    }
    
    // if there aren't any split points, we can finish
    if (split_points.empty())
    {
      resolve_minimal_edge(edge, edge);
#ifdef CGAL_ENVELOPE_SAVE_COMPARISONS
      copy_data_to_edge_endpoints(edge);
#endif
      return;
    }
    
    // sort the split points from left to right
    // and split the original edge in these points
    Points_compare comp(*m_traits);
    std::sort(split_points.begin(), split_points.end(), comp);
 
    // if overlaps > 0 it will indicate that we are inside an overlapping
    // segment meaning, we have a special edge
    int overlaps = 0;    

    // check if source is a special vertex (i.e. also a projected intersection)
    // by checking the first point in the list
    bool source_is_special = false;
    CGAL_assertion(split_points.size() >= 1);
    if ((!original_src->is_at_open_boundary() && 
         m_traits->equal_2_object()(split_points[0].first,
                                    original_src->point())) ||
        (original_src->is_at_open_boundary() && is_min_end_at_inf))
    {
      overlaps++;
      source_is_special = true;
    }
    
    // check if target is a special vertex, by checking the last point in
    // the list
    bool target_is_special = false;
    if ((!original_trg->is_at_open_boundary() && 
         m_traits->equal_2_object()(split_points[split_points.size()-1].first, 
                                    original_trg->point())) ||
        (original_trg->is_at_open_boundary() && is_max_end_at_inf))
      target_is_special = true;

    

    // remember the envelope decision over the first & last parts, to
    // be able to copy it to the original endpoints
    // TODO: the initial value is only needed to shut up the compiler
    // TODO: is this realy needed, or we can use the decision made on "edge"
    // (is "edge" always the first part? )
    Comparison_result first_part_res = EQUAL;
    
    // cur_part is the part of the original edge that might be split
    Halfedge_handle cur_part = edge;

    for(unsigned int i=0; i<split_points.size(); ++i)
    {
      Point_2_with_info cur_p = split_points[i];
      // if we get to the target vertex, we end the loop, since no more splits

      // are needed
      if (!original_trg->is_at_open_boundary() && 
          m_traits->equal_2_object() (cur_p.first, original_trg->point()))
        break;
        
      Vertex_handle cur_src_vertex = cur_part->source();

      // check that the current split point is not already a vertex
      if ((!cur_src_vertex->is_at_open_boundary() && 
           !m_traits->equal_2_object() (cur_p.first, 
                                        cur_src_vertex->point())) ||
          cur_src_vertex->is_at_open_boundary())

      {
        // split the edge in this point
        X_monotone_curve_2 a,b;

        m_traits->split_2_object()(cur_part->curve(), cur_p.first, a, b);
        // todo: can we use the internal split?
        Halfedge_handle split_he = result.split_edge(cur_part, a, b);
        // split always returns the halfedge with source = cur_part.source
        CGAL_assertion(split_he->source() == cur_src_vertex);

        // the new vertex is split_he->target(), we set envelope data on it
        copy_all_data_to_vertex(edge, split_he->target());

        // identify the part of the split edge that we are finished with
        // (this is the one with cur_src_vertex),
        // and the part that might be split again
        Halfedge_handle finished_part = split_he;
        cur_part = split_he->next();

        // set the envelope data over the finished part
        // if the finished part is a special edge, and no verticals are
        // involved we can set both aux data on it. otherwise we should use
        // the traits compare method.
        Comparison_result finished_part_res;
        if (overlaps > 0)
          finished_part_res = EQUAL;
        else
          finished_part_res = resolve_minimal_edge(edge, finished_part);

        finished_part->set_decision(finished_part_res);
        finished_part->twin()->set_decision(finished_part_res);

        if (finished_part == edge)
          first_part_res = finished_part_res;
      }

      // check the overlaps indications
      if (cur_p.second == true)
        ++overlaps; // we start a new overlapping segment at this point
      if (cur_p.third == true)
        --overlaps; // we end an overlapping segment at this point
              
    }

    // set envelope data on the last part (cur_part)
    // if the last part is a special edge, and no verticals are involved
    // we can set both aux data on it. otherwise we should use the traits
    // compare method.

    Comparison_result cur_part_res;
    if (overlaps > 0)
      cur_part_res = EQUAL;
    else
      cur_part_res = resolve_minimal_edge(edge, cur_part);

    cur_part->set_decision(cur_part_res);
    cur_part->twin()->set_decision(cur_part_res);

    if (cur_part == edge)
      first_part_res = cur_part_res;
      
    // if the original source and target have same aux data as the edge
    // we can set envelope data over them also
    // if they are special vertices, we set both aux data. otherwise we copy
    // from the incident edge part.


    // the incident edge part to source should be edge (the first part)
    CGAL_assertion(original_src == edge->source());
    if (!original_src->is_decision_set() &&
        can_copy_decision_from_edge_to_vertex(edge->twin()))
    {
      if (source_is_special)
        set_data_by_comparison_result(original_src, EQUAL);
#ifdef CGAL_ENVELOPE_SAVE_COMPARISONS
      else
        set_data_by_comparison_result(original_src, first_part_res);
#endif

    }
    // the incident edge part to target should be cur_part (the last part)
    CGAL_assertion(original_trg == cur_part->target());
    if (!original_trg->is_decision_set() &&
        can_copy_decision_from_edge_to_vertex(cur_part))
    {
      if (target_is_special)
        set_data_by_comparison_result(original_trg, EQUAL);
#ifdef CGAL_ENVELOPE_SAVE_COMPARISONS
      else
        set_data_by_comparison_result(original_trg, cur_part_res);
#endif
    }

  }
  
  // get a vertex with 2 surfaces defined over it and decide the envelope data
  // on it between them
  void resolve(Vertex_handle vertex)
  {
    // it is enough to compare only one surface from each group (because they
    // all overlap over the vertex), but set all the group
    const Xy_monotone_surface_3& surf1 = get_aux_surface(vertex, 0);
    const Xy_monotone_surface_3& surf2 = get_aux_surface(vertex, 1);
    const Point_2& point_2 = vertex->point();
    Comparison_result cur_res =
      compare_distance_to_envelope(point_2, surf1, surf2);
    vertex->set_decision(cur_res);
  }

  /*! Access the traits object (const version). */
  const Traits * traits () const
  {
    return (m_traits);
  }

protected:

  // The function locate p in arr, and calls the appropriate function in
  // visitor.
  Vertex_handle insert_point (Minimization_diagram_2& arr, const Point_2& p,
                              const Md_point_location& pl, 
                              Copied_face_zone_visitor& visitor)
  {
    const Face_const_handle      *fh;
    const Halfedge_const_handle  *hh;
    const Vertex_const_handle    *vh;
    Vertex_handle                 vh_for_p;

    CGAL::Object obj = pl.locate (p);
    visitor.init(&arr);
  
    if ((fh = object_cast<Face_const_handle>(&obj))
        != NULL)
    {
      vh_for_p = visitor.found_point_in_face(p, arr.non_const_handle (*fh));
    }
    else if ((hh = object_cast<Halfedge_const_handle>(&obj)) != NULL)
    {
      vh_for_p = visitor.found_point_on_edge(p , arr.non_const_handle (*hh));
    }
    else
    {
      // In this case p lies on an existing vertex, so we just update this
      // vertex.
      vh = object_cast<Vertex_const_handle>(&obj);
      CGAL_assertion (vh != NULL);
      vh_for_p = visitor.found_point_on_vertex(p, arr.non_const_handle (*vh));
    }

    // Return a handle for the vertex associated with p.
    return (vh_for_p);

  }


  // compute Comparison_result of surfaces over the face, assuming they get 
  // the same answer for all points in face
  // if we get a halfedge, it is assumed to be on the outer boundary of the 
  // face, and its curve is assumed to be a projected intersection curve, 
  // and we compare the surfaces to the left/right of it
  // otherwise we compare the surfaces over an (arbitrary) edge of the face,
  // assuming this is the correct answer for the face since the surfaces are 
  // continous
  // In either case, we try to copy decision from an incident face, is possible
  // before asking the geometric question
  Comparison_result resolve_minimal_face(Face_handle face, 
                                         Halfedge_handle* he = NULL)
  {
    CGAL_precondition(he == NULL || (*he)->face() == face);
    Comparison_result res = EQUAL;

    bool success = false;
#ifdef CGAL_ENVELOPE_SAVE_COMPARISONS
    success = can_copy_decision_from_boundary_edge(face, res);
#endif
    
    if (success)
      return res;
      
    const Xy_monotone_surface_3& surf1 = get_aux_surface(face, 0);
    const Xy_monotone_surface_3& surf2 = get_aux_surface(face, 1);

    Ccb_halfedge_circulator hec;
    if (he == NULL)
    {
      // compare the surfaces over arbitrary edge
      bool found_edge = false;
      Outer_ccb_iterator outer_ccb = face->outer_ccbs_begin();
      for (; outer_ccb != face->outer_ccbs_end() && !found_edge; ++outer_ccb)
      {
        hec = *outer_ccb;
        Ccb_halfedge_circulator curr = hec;
        do
        {
          Halfedge_handle he = hec;
          if(he->is_fictitious())
            ++hec;
          else
          {
            found_edge = true;
            const X_monotone_curve_2& cv = hec->curve();
            res = compare_distance_to_envelope(cv,surf1,surf2);

            break;
          }
        }
        while(curr != hec);
      }

      if(!found_edge)
      {
        // all edges are fictitous, we have two infinite surfaces.
        // but still, there can be holes.
        if(face->inner_ccbs_begin() != face->inner_ccbs_end())
        {
          Inner_ccb_iterator hit = face->inner_ccbs_begin();
          hec = *hit;
          CGAL_assertion(!hec->is_fictitious());
          const X_monotone_curve_2& cv = hec->curve();
          res = compare_distance_to_envelope(cv, surf1, surf2);
        }
        else
        {
          //two infinite surfaces, no outer boundary or holes. 
          res =
            compare_distance_to_envelope(surf1, surf2, 
                                         Are_all_sides_oblivious_tag());
        }
      }
      
      //assertion code begin
      // check that result is equal on all edges
      CGAL_assertion_code(Ccb_halfedge_circulator hec_begin = hec;        \
                          ++hec;                                          \
                          while (hec != hec_begin) {                      \
                            if(hec->is_fictitious()) {                    \
                              ++hec;                                      \
                              continue;                                   \
                            }                                             \
                            Comparison_result tmp =                       \
                              compare_distance_to_envelope(hec->curve(),  \
                                                           surf1, surf2); \
                            );
      CGAL_assertion_msg(tmp == res, 
                         "compare over curve returns non-consistent results");
      CGAL_assertion_code(   ++hec;
                          }
                          );
      //assertion code end
      return res;
    }
    else
    {
      // compare the surfaces over the halfedge's curve
      const X_monotone_curve_2& cv = (*he)->curve();

      // a face is always to the left of its halfedge
      // we use HE_COMP_RES so this code can compile both with Arr_2
      // and with Aos_2.
      if (HE_COMP_RES(*he) == SMALLER)
      {
        res = m_traits->compare_z_at_xy_above_3_object()(cv,surf1,surf2);
        if(type == ENVELOPE_UPPER)
          res = CGAL::opposite(res);
      }
      else
      {
        res = m_traits->compare_z_at_xy_below_3_object()(cv,surf1,surf2);
        if(type == ENVELOPE_UPPER)
          res = CGAL::opposite(res);

      }
    }
    return res;
  }

  // use the Intersection type (Transversal/Tangent) and return the appropriate
  // comparison result of the other side of the intersection curve, 
  // if the first side has result "res"
  Comparison_result resolve_by_intersection_type(Comparison_result res,
                                                 Multiplicity itype)
  {
    itype %= 2;
    if (itype == 1)
    {
      if (res == LARGER)
        return SMALLER;
      else if (res == SMALLER)
        return LARGER;
      else
        return res;
    }
    else
    {
      CGAL_assertion(itype == 0);
      return res;
    }

  }
  
  // find intersections between 2 xy-monotone surfaces
  // use caching for repeating questions of same pair of surfaces
  template <typename OutputIterator>
  OutputIterator get_projected_intersections(const Xy_monotone_surface_3& s1,
                                             const Xy_monotone_surface_3& s2,
                                             OutputIterator o)
  {
    return m_traits->construct_projected_intersections_2_object()(s1, s2, o);
  }

  // Geometry can be a Point_2 or a X_monotone_curve_2
  template <typename Geometry>
  Comparison_result
  compare_distance_to_envelope(Geometry& g,
                               const Xy_monotone_surface_3& s1,
                               const Xy_monotone_surface_3& s2)
  {
    Comparison_result res = m_traits->compare_z_at_xy_3_object()(g, s1, s2);
    return ((type == ENVELOPE_LOWER) ? res : CGAL::opposite(res));
  }
  

  // compare two infinite surfaces with no boundary or holes
  Comparison_result
  compare_distance_to_envelope(const Xy_monotone_surface_3& s1,
                               const Xy_monotone_surface_3& s2,
                               Arr_not_all_sides_oblivious_tag)
  {
    Comparison_result res = m_traits->compare_z_at_xy_3_object()(s1, s2);
    return ((type == ENVELOPE_LOWER) ? res : CGAL::opposite(res));
  }

  // compare two infinite surfaces with no boundary or holes
  Comparison_result compare_distance_to_envelope(const Xy_monotone_surface_3&,
                                                 const Xy_monotone_surface_3&,
                                                 Arr_all_sides_oblivious_tag)
  {
    CGAL_error(); // doesnt' suppose to reach here at all!!!
    return SMALLER;
  }

  // helper method to get the surfaces we need to work on
  template <typename FeatureHandle>
  const Xy_monotone_surface_3& get_aux_surface(FeatureHandle fh,
                                               unsigned int id)
  {
    const Object& o = fh->get_aux_source(id);
    CGAL_assertion(!o.is_empty());
    
    // aux source of a face must be a face!
    // aux source of a halfedge can be face or halfedge
    // aux source of a vertex can be face, halfedge or vertex
    // this is why we start with a check for a face, then halfedge
    // and last vertex
    Face_handle f;
    if (assign(f, o)) 
    {
      return f->get_data();
    }
    
    Halfedge_handle h;
    if (assign(h, o))
      return h->get_data();
  	
    Vertex_handle v;
    CGAL_assertion_code(bool b =)
      assign(v, o);
    CGAL_assertion(b);
    return v->get_data();
  }
                                  
  bool can_copy_decision_from_face_to_edge(Halfedge_handle h)
  {
    // can copy decision from face to its incident edge if the aux
    // envelopes are continous over the face and edge
    return (h->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(0) &&
            h->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(1));
  }

  bool can_copy_decision_from_edge_to_vertex(Halfedge_handle h)
  {
    // can copy decision from face to its incident edge if the aux
    // envelopes are continous over the face and edge
    return (h->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(0) &&
            h->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(1));
  }


  // check the aux data on the edges & vertices of the boundary of the face,
  // and if it equals the aux data on the face, copy it, to save calculations
  // these features later
  // also consider isolated vertices
  // "res" is the decision made on the face
  void copy_data_to_face_boundary(Face_handle face)
  {
    Ccb_halfedge_circulator ccb;

    Outer_ccb_iterator outer_iter = face->outer_ccbs_begin();
    for (; outer_iter != face->outer_ccbs_end(); ++outer_iter)
    {
      ccb = *outer_iter;
      copy_data_to_face_boundary(face, ccb);
    }

    Inner_ccb_iterator inner_iter = face->inner_ccbs_begin();
    for (; inner_iter != face->inner_ccbs_end(); ++inner_iter)
    {
      ccb = (*inner_iter);
      copy_data_to_face_boundary(face, ccb);
    }

    Isolated_vertex_iterator iso_iter = face->isolated_vertices_begin();
    for (; iso_iter != face->isolated_vertices_end(); ++iso_iter)
    {
      Vertex_handle vh = iso_iter;
      if (!vh->is_decision_set() && has_equal_aux_data_with_face(vh))
        // can copy the data from the face, since we already took care of
        // the vertices of projected intersections
        vh->set_decision(face->get_decision());
    }
  }

  void copy_data_to_face_boundary(Face_handle face,
                                  Ccb_halfedge_circulator hec)
  {
    Ccb_halfedge_circulator hec_begin = hec;
    do {
      Halfedge_handle hh = hec;
      if(hh->is_fictitious())
      {
        ++hec;
        continue;
      }
      CGAL_assertion(face == hh->face());
      // if it is a vertical decomposition edge, copy data from face
      /*if (!hh->is_decision_set() && hh->get_is_fake())
        {
        hh->set_decision(face->get_decision());
        hh->twin()->set_decision(face->get_decision());
        }*/
      if (!hh->is_decision_set() && can_copy_decision_from_face_to_edge(hh))
      {
        // copy the decision from face to the edge
        hh->set_decision(face->get_decision());
        hh->twin()->set_decision(hh->get_decision());
      }
      // TODO: is this correct? shouldn't we split the edge first?
      // I think it is correct, because there is no intersection (of
      // the edges aux sources) over the edge, as if there was such
      // intersection, there would also be intersection between the surfaces
      // over the face, and we know now that there isn't.
      
      // if the first map is continous, but the second isn't (i.e. when we move
      // from the face to the edge, the envelope goes closer), then if the
      // second map wins on the face, it wins on the edge also
      else if (!hh->is_decision_set() &&
               face->get_decision() == DAC_DECISION_SECOND &&
               hh->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(0) &&
               !hh->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(1))
      {
        hh->set_decision(DAC_DECISION_SECOND);
        hh->twin()->set_decision(DAC_DECISION_SECOND);

      }
      // if the second map is continous, but the first isn't, then if the
      // first map wins on the face, it wins on the edge also
      else if (!hh->is_decision_set() &&
               face->get_decision() == DAC_DECISION_FIRST &&
               !hh->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(0) &&
               hh->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(1))
      {
        hh->set_decision(DAC_DECISION_FIRST);
        hh->twin()->set_decision(DAC_DECISION_FIRST);
      }

      // conclude to the vertices
      // we check both endpoints, since it can be possible that we cannot
      // conclude from one edge, bt can conclude from the other
      conclude_decision_to_vertex(hh->source(), hh->twin(), face, false);
      conclude_decision_to_vertex(hh->target(), hh, face, true);
                      
      hec++;
    } while(hec != hec_begin); 
  }

  // try to conclude the decision from the halfedge or the face to the vertex
  // the method assumes that the vertex is an endpoint of the edge represented
  // by "hh", which lies on the boundary of "fh"
  // the last bool indicates whether to check if possible to conclude from
  // face to vertex. it is only possible when hh->face == fh
  void conclude_decision_to_vertex(Vertex_handle vh, Halfedge_handle hh,
                                   Face_handle fh, bool try_vertex_face)
  {
    if (vh->is_decision_set())
      return;


    // first, we try to copy decision from edge, then from face
    if (hh->is_decision_set() &&
        can_copy_decision_from_edge_to_vertex(hh))
    {
      vh->set_decision(hh->get_decision());
    }
    // if the first map is continous, but the second isn't (i.e. when we move
    // from the edge to the vertex, the envelope goes closer), then if the
    // second map wins on the edge, it wins on the vertex also
    else if (hh->get_decision() == DAC_DECISION_SECOND &&
             hh->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(0) &&
             !hh->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(1))
    {
      vh->set_decision(DAC_DECISION_SECOND);
    }
    // if the second map is continous, but the first isn't, then if the
    // first map wins on the edge, it wins on the vertex also
    else if (hh->get_decision() == DAC_DECISION_FIRST &&
             !hh->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(0) &&
             hh->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(1))
    {
      vh->set_decision(DAC_DECISION_FIRST);
    }
    // check if we can copy from the face
    // todo: what if has_equal has 3 possible values? (and projected
    // ersection vertices have unknown flags)
    else if (try_vertex_face)
    {
      /*CGAL_assertion(has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face(hh) == 
        has_equal_aux_data(vh, fh));*/
      if (has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face(hh))
      {

        // can copy the data from the face, since we already took care of
        // the vertices of projected intersections
        vh->set_decision(fh->get_decision());
      }
    }
  }
  
  // todo: this is for checking
  template <typename InputIterator>
  bool has_equal_data(const InputIterator & begin1,
                      const InputIterator & end1,
                      const InputIterator & begin2,
                      const InputIterator & end2)
  {
    // insert the input data objects into a set
    std::set<Xy_monotone_surface_3> first(begin1, end1);
    std::set<Xy_monotone_surface_3> second(begin2, end2);
    std::list<Xy_monotone_surface_3> intersection;
    std::set_intersection(first.begin(), first.end(),
                          second.begin(), second.end(),
                          std::back_inserter(intersection));

    return (intersection.size() > 0);
  }
  // todo: this is for checking
  template <typename FeatureHandle>
  void get_aux_data_iterators(unsigned int id, FeatureHandle fh,
                              Envelope_data_iterator& begin,
                              Envelope_data_iterator& end)
  {
    Halfedge_handle h;
    Vertex_handle v;
    Face_handle f;

    const Object& o = fh->get_aux_source(id);
    CGAL_assertion(!o.is_empty());

    if (assign(v, o))
    {
      begin = v->begin_data();
      end = v->end_data();
    }
    else if (assign(h, o))
    {
      begin = h->begin_data();
      end = h->end_data();
    }
    else
    {
      CGAL_assertion(assign(f, o));
      assign(f, o);
      begin = f->begin_data();
      end = f->end_data();
    }
  }

  // todo: this is for checking
  template <typename FeatureHandle1, typename FeatureHandle2>
  bool has_equal_aux_data(unsigned int id, FeatureHandle1 fh1,
                          FeatureHandle2 fh2)
  {
    Envelope_data_iterator begin1, end1, begin2, end2;
    get_aux_data_iterators(id, fh1, begin1, end1);
    get_aux_data_iterators(id, fh2, begin2, end2);
    bool has_eq = has_equal_data(begin1, end1, begin2, end2);
    return has_eq;
  }

  // todo: this is for checking
  template <typename FeatureHandle1, typename FeatureHandle2>
  bool has_equal_aux_data(FeatureHandle1 fh1, FeatureHandle2 fh2)
  {
    return (has_equal_aux_data(0, fh1, fh2) &&
            has_equal_aux_data(1, fh1, fh2));
  }


  // check if we can copy the decision made on a boundary edge to the face
  // if so, res will contain this decision's comparison result
  bool can_copy_decision_from_boundary_edge(Face_handle face, 
                                            Comparison_result& res)
  {
    bool result = false;
    // check outer boundary
    Ccb_halfedge_circulator hec, hec_begin;

    // check outer boundary
    Outer_ccb_iterator outer_ccb = face->outer_ccbs_begin();
    for (; outer_ccb != face->outer_ccbs_end(); ++outer_ccb)
    {
      hec = *outer_ccb;
      hec_begin = hec;
      do 
      {
        Halfedge_handle hh = hec;
        if(hh->is_fictitious())
        {
          ++hec;
          continue;
        }
        if (can_copy_decision_from_face_to_edge(hh) &&
            
            hh->is_decision_set() &&
            hh->get_decision() != DAC_DECISION_BOTH)
        {
          res = convert_decision_to_comparison_result(hh->get_decision());
          result = true;
        }
        // if the first map is continous, but the second isn't (i.e. when we
        // move from the edge to the face, the envelope goes farther), then
        // if the first map wins on the edge, it wins on the face also
        else if (hh->is_decision_set() &&
                 hh->get_decision() == DAC_DECISION_FIRST &&
                 hh->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(0) &&
                 !hh->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(1))
        {
          res = convert_decision_to_comparison_result(DAC_DECISION_FIRST);
          result = true;
        } 
        // if the second map is continous, but the first isn't, then if the
        // second map wins on the edge, it wins on the face also
        else if (hh->is_decision_set() &&
                 hh->get_decision() == DAC_DECISION_SECOND &&
                 !hh->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(0) &&
                 hh->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(1))
        {
          res = convert_decision_to_comparison_result(DAC_DECISION_SECOND);
          result = true;
        }           
        hec++;
      } while(hec != hec_begin && !result);
      if (result) 
        return true;
    }

    // check inner boundaries
    Inner_ccb_iterator hole_iter = face->inner_ccbs_begin();
    for (; hole_iter != face->inner_ccbs_end(); ++hole_iter)
    {
      hec = (*hole_iter);
      hec_begin = hec;

      do {
        Halfedge_handle hh = hec;
        if (can_copy_decision_from_face_to_edge(hh) &&
            hh->is_decision_set() &&
            hh->get_decision() != DAC_DECISION_BOTH)
        {
          res = convert_decision_to_comparison_result(hh->get_decision());
          result = true;
        }
        // if the first map is continous, but the second isn't (i.e. when we
        // move from the edge to the face, the envelope goes farther), then
        // if the first map wins on the edge, it wins on the face also
        else if (hh->is_decision_set() &&
                 hh->get_decision() == DAC_DECISION_FIRST &&
                 hh->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(0) &&
                 !hh->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(1))
        {
          res = convert_decision_to_comparison_result(DAC_DECISION_FIRST);

          result = true;
        }
        // if the second map is continous, but the first isn't, then if the
        // second map wins on the edge, it wins on the face also
        else if (hh->is_decision_set() &&
                 hh->get_decision() == DAC_DECISION_SECOND &&
                 !hh->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(0) &&
                 hh->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(1))
        {
          res = convert_decision_to_comparison_result(DAC_DECISION_SECOND);
          result = true;
        }
  
        hec++;
      } while(hec != hec_begin && !result);
      if (result) return true;
    }

    return result;
  }

  Comparison_result convert_decision_to_comparison_result(CGAL::Dac_decision d)
  {
    return enum_cast<Comparison_result>(d);
    /*if (d == DAC_DECISION_FIRST)
      return SMALLER;
      else if (d == DAC_DECISION_SECOND)
      return LARGER;
      else
      return EQUAL;*/
  }
  
  bool has_equal_aux_data_with_face(Vertex_handle v)
  {
    CGAL_assertion(v->is_isolated());
    return (v->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(0) &&
            v->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(1));
  }

  bool has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face(Halfedge_handle h)
  {
    return (h->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face(0) &&
            h->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face(1));
  }

  // check the aux data on the endpoint vertices of the edge
  // and if it equals the aux data on the edge, copy it, to save calculations
  // for these features later
  void copy_data_to_edge_endpoints(Halfedge_handle edge)
  {
    // take care for source
    if (!edge->source()->is_decision_set() &&
        can_copy_decision_from_edge_to_vertex(edge->twin()))
      // can copy the data from the edge, since we already took care of
      // the vertices of projected intersections
      edge->source()->set_decision(edge->get_decision());
    // if the first map is continous, but the second isn't (i.e. when we move
    // from the edge to the vertex, the envelope goes closer), then if the
    // second map wins on the edge, it wins on the vertex also
    else if (edge->get_decision() == DAC_DECISION_SECOND &&
             edge->twin()->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(0) &&
             !edge->twin()->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(1))
    {
      edge->source()->set_decision(DAC_DECISION_SECOND);
    }
    // if the second map is continous, but the first isn't, then if the
    // first map wins on the edge, it wins on the vertex also
    else if (edge->get_decision() == DAC_DECISION_FIRST &&
             !edge->twin()->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(0) &&
             edge->twin()->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(1))
    {
      edge->source()->set_decision(DAC_DECISION_FIRST);
    }

    // take care for target
    if (!edge->target()->is_decision_set() &&
        can_copy_decision_from_edge_to_vertex(edge))
      // can copy the data from the edge, since we already took care of
      // the vertices of projected intersections
      edge->target()->set_decision(edge->get_decision());
    // if the first map is continous, but the second isn't (i.e. when we move
    // from the edge to the vertex, the envelope goes closer), then if the
    // second map wins on the edge, it wins on the vertex also
    else if (edge->get_decision() == DAC_DECISION_SECOND &&
             edge->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(0) &&
             !edge->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(1))
    {
      edge->target()->set_decision(DAC_DECISION_SECOND);
    }
    // if the second map is continous, but the first isn't, then if the
    // first map wins on the edge, it wins on the vertex also
    else if (edge->get_decision() == DAC_DECISION_FIRST &&
             !edge->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(0) &&
             edge->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(1))
    {
      edge->target()->set_decision(DAC_DECISION_FIRST);
    }
  }

  // create vertices that correspond to the Halfedge vertices in case of 
  // bounded traits.
  template <typename Halfedge_handle>
  Vertex_handle create_copied_vertex(Halfedge_handle hh, 
                                     Md_accessor &to_accessor, 
                                     bool source,
                                     Arr_all_sides_oblivious_tag)
  {
    // create the 2 vertices and connect them with the edge
    // copied_prev_he should be directed from copied_source to copied_target
    Point_2* p_p;
    if (source)
      p_p = &(hh->source()->point());
    else
      p_p = &(hh->target()->point());
    
    Point_2& p = *p_p;
    return to_accessor.create_vertex(p);
  }
  
  // create vertices that correspond to the Halfedge vertices in case of 
  // bounded traits.
  template <typename Halfedge_handle>
  Vertex_handle create_copied_vertex(Halfedge_handle hh, 
                                     Md_accessor &to_accessor, 
                                     bool source,
                                     Arr_not_all_sides_oblivious_tag)
  {
    typename Traits::Parameter_space_in_x_2 ps_x_op = 
      this->m_traits->parameter_space_in_x_2_object ();
    typename Traits::Parameter_space_in_y_2 ps_y_op = 
      this->m_traits->parameter_space_in_y_2_object ();
    
    bool is_directed_right = hh->direction() == ARR_LEFT_TO_RIGHT;

    Arr_curve_end ind;
    if ((is_directed_right && source) || (!is_directed_right && !source))
    {
      ind = ARR_MIN_END;
    }
    else
    {
      ind = ARR_MAX_END;
    }

    Arr_parameter_space ps_x = ps_x_op(hh->curve(), ind);
    Arr_parameter_space ps_y = ps_y_op(hh->curve(), ind);
    
    if (ps_x != ARR_INTERIOR || ps_y != ARR_INTERIOR)
      return to_accessor.create_boundary_vertex(hh->curve(), ind, ps_x, ps_y, 
                                                true);
    else
    {
      // create the 2 vertices and connect them with the edge
      // copied_prev_he should be directed from copied_source to copied_target
      Point_2* p_p;
      if (source)
        p_p = &(hh->source()->point());
      else
        p_p = &(hh->target()->point());
      
      Point_2& p = *p_p;
      return to_accessor.create_vertex(p);
    }
      
  }
  
  // copy the halfedges of a ccb (in from) to the md "to" inside the face
  // inside_face
  void copy_ccb(Ccb_halfedge_circulator hec, // the circulator to insert
                Minimization_diagram_2 &,    // the original arrangement
                Face_handle inside_face,     // the face in which we insert it
                Minimization_diagram_2 &to,  // the target arrangement

                Halfedges_map& map_copied_to_orig_halfedges,
                Vertices_map&  map_copied_to_orig_vertices,
                Halfedges_map& map_orig_to_copied_halfedges,
                Vertices_map&  map_orig_to_copied_vertices,
                bool is_outer_ccb) // do we copy an outer (or inner) ccb
               
  {
    Md_accessor to_accessor(to);
    // count the number of faces that are closed by this ccb
    // (it can be more than 1 in degenerate cases, when closed area hangs
    // on a boundary vertex)
    int n_faces_closed = 0;
    
    Ccb_halfedge_circulator hec_begin = hec;
    bool first_he = true;
    Halfedge_handle copied_prev_he;
    do 
    {
      Halfedge_handle hh = hec;

      if (hh->twin()->face() == hh->face() &&
          map_orig_to_copied_halfedges.is_defined(hh))
      {
        // this can happen in the case of antennas, when we get to the same
        // antena halfedge from the other side
        copied_prev_he = map_orig_to_copied_halfedges[hh];
      }
      else
      {
        const X_monotone_curve_2& current_cv = hh->curve();
        if (first_he)
        {
          first_he = false;

          // create the 2 vertices and connect them with the edge
          // copied_prev_he should be directed from copied_source to
          // copied_target
          Vertex_handle copied_source = 
            create_copied_vertex(hh, to_accessor, true, 
                                 Are_all_sides_oblivious_tag());
          //to_accessor.create_vertex(hh->source()->point());
          Vertex_handle copied_target = 
            create_copied_vertex(hh, to_accessor, false, 
                                 Are_all_sides_oblivious_tag());
          //to_accessor.create_vertex(hh->target()->point());
          copied_prev_he =
            to_accessor.insert_in_face_interior_ex(current_cv,
                                                   inside_face,
                                                   copied_source,
                                                   copied_target,
                                                   HE_COMP_RES(hh));

          map_copied_to_orig_halfedges[copied_prev_he] = hh;
          map_orig_to_copied_halfedges[hh] = copied_prev_he;
          map_copied_to_orig_halfedges[copied_prev_he->twin()] = hh->twin();
          map_orig_to_copied_halfedges[hh->twin()] = copied_prev_he->twin();

          map_copied_to_orig_vertices[copied_prev_he->source()] = hh->source();
          map_orig_to_copied_vertices[hh->source()] = copied_prev_he->source();
          map_copied_to_orig_vertices[copied_prev_he->target()] = hh->target();
          map_orig_to_copied_vertices[hh->target()] = copied_prev_he->target();
        }          
        else
        {
          CGAL_assertion(map_copied_to_orig_halfedges[copied_prev_he]->target()
                         == hh->source());

          // insert from vertex: prev_he->target()
          // should check if hh->target is already a vertex in the copied face
          // in which case we should use insert at vertices
          bool use_2_vertices = false;
          Vertex_handle copied_v2;
          if (map_orig_to_copied_vertices.is_defined(hh->target()))
          {
            use_2_vertices = true;
            copied_v2 = map_orig_to_copied_vertices[hh->target()];
          }

          Halfedge_handle copied_new_he;
          if (!use_2_vertices)
          {
            // create vertex for the new target, and insert the new edge
            Vertex_handle copied_target = 
              create_copied_vertex(hh, to_accessor, false, 
                                   Are_all_sides_oblivious_tag());
            //to_accessor.create_vertex(hh->target()->point());
            copied_new_he = to_accessor.insert_from_vertex_ex(current_cv,
                                                              copied_prev_he,
                                                              copied_target,
                                                              HE_COMP_RES(hh));

            
            // the target of copied_new_he is the new vertex, so it is directed
            // the same way as hh in "from"

            // update the vertices maps:
            map_copied_to_orig_vertices[copied_new_he->target()] = hh->target();
            map_orig_to_copied_vertices[hh->target()] = copied_new_he->target();
          }
          else
          {
            ++n_faces_closed;
            
            // in order to insert the new edge we should determine the prev
            // halfedge of copied_v2 - this is done be going backwards on the
            // ccb (in the copied arrangement) until finding the first halfedge
            // with target copied_v2
            // (note that going on twin()->next() is problematic in case that
            // the inner boundary we traverse is made of several faces)
            Halfedge_handle copied_prev_v2 = copied_prev_he;
            while(copied_prev_v2->source() != copied_v2)
              copied_prev_v2 = copied_prev_v2->prev();
            copied_prev_v2 = copied_prev_v2->twin();

            CGAL_assertion_code(Halfedge_handle tmp =
                                to_accessor.locate_around_vertex(copied_v2,
                                                                 current_cv);
                                );
            CGAL_assertion(tmp == copied_prev_v2);

            bool new_face;
            if (is_outer_ccb)
            {
              // if it is the first face created, and the last halfedge to
              // insert, this is a regular outer ccb, with no special
              // degeneracies (around the current vertices, at least)
              // so we can use the accessor method
              if (n_faces_closed == 1 &&
                  map_orig_to_copied_halfedges.is_defined(hh->next()))
              {
                copied_new_he = to_accessor.insert_at_vertices_ex
                  (current_cv,
                   copied_prev_he,
                   copied_prev_v2,
                   HE_COMP_RES(hh),
                   new_face);
                CGAL_assertion(new_face);
              }
              else
              {
                // TODO:can we use accessor method?
                copied_new_he = to.insert_at_vertices(current_cv,
                                                      copied_prev_he,
                                                      copied_prev_v2);
              }
              // in order to use the accessor version, we need to identify
              // the order in which to pass the halfedges
              // (we should be careful in cases where more than one face is
              // created by the outer ccb
            }
            else // copy inner boundary
            {
              // should always flip the side of the edge, because the face
              // that we close is never the copied face, even in strane
              // situations like this: (two faces thouch in vertex)
              //     ------         |\  /|
              //     | |\ |         | \/ |
              //     | | \|         | /\ |
              //     ---            |/  \|
              //
              //
              copied_new_he =
                to_accessor.insert_at_vertices_ex(current_cv,
                                                  copied_prev_v2,
                                                  copied_prev_he,
                                                  HE_COMP_RES(hh->twin()),
                                                  new_face);
              CGAL_assertion(new_face);
              copied_new_he = copied_new_he->twin();
            }

            CGAL_assertion(copied_new_he->target() == copied_v2);
          }
          // update the halfedges maps:
          map_copied_to_orig_halfedges[copied_new_he] = hh;
          map_copied_to_orig_halfedges[copied_new_he->twin()] = hh->twin();
          map_orig_to_copied_halfedges[hh] = copied_new_he;
          map_orig_to_copied_halfedges[hh->twin()] = copied_new_he->twin();

          // update the previous he
          copied_prev_he = copied_new_he;
        }
      }
      hec++;
    } while(hec != hec_begin);

  }

  void copy_ccb_unbounded (Ccb_halfedge_circulator hec,
                           Minimization_diagram_2& from,
                           Minimization_diagram_2& to,
                           Halfedges_map& map_copied_to_orig_halfedges,
                           Vertices_map&  map_copied_to_orig_vertices,
                           Halfedges_map& map_orig_to_copied_halfedges,
                           Vertices_map&  map_orig_to_copied_vertices)
  {
    // Find a non-fictitous edge (if there is such one) on the CCB.
    Ccb_halfedge_circulator  hec_end = hec;
    Halfedge_handle          non_fict;

    do
    {
      if(!hec->is_fictitious())
      {
        non_fict = hec;
        break;
      }
      ++hec;
    } while(hec != hec_end);

    // Find an anchor halfedge he_from along the original CCB and locate
    // its image he_to in the target CCB.
    Md_accessor      from_accessor (from);
    Md_accessor      to_accessor (to);
    Halfedge_handle  he_from;
    Halfedge_handle  he_to;

    if (non_fict == Halfedge_handle())
    {
      // In case all edges along the CCB are fictitious, this outer CCB
      // belongs to the single unbounded face in the arrangement (as it
      // contains no unbounded curves at current). In this case, we go
      // over the outer CCB of the single unbounded face in the target
      // arrangement (which is currently empty, thus contain a single
      // unbounded face), and find a halfedge that matches hec.
      CGAL_assertion_msg
        ((to.number_of_faces() != 0),
         "if all halfedges are fictitious then there should be only one face");
      Face_handle              to_uf = to.faces_begin();
      Ccb_halfedge_circulator  to_uf_hec = to_uf->outer_ccb();

      he_from = hec;

      he_to = to_uf_hec;
      while (he_to->direction() != he_from->direction() ||
             he_to->next()->direction() != he_from->next()->direction())
      {
        he_to = he_to->next();
        CGAL_assertion (he_to != to_uf_hec);
      }
    }
    else
    {
      // Use the non-fictitious halfedge as an "anchor": Insert its associated
      // curve into the target arrangement, and keep track of the halfedge we
      // obtained.
      he_from = non_fict;

      he_to = insert_non_intersecting_curve (to, he_from->curve());
      if (he_to->direction() != he_from->direction())
        he_to = he_to->twin();

      // Go over all other halfedges along the copied CCB, and store all
      // curves associated with non-fictitious halfedges.
      Halfedge_handle                 he;
      std::list<X_monotone_curve_2>   xcvs;

      for (he = he_from->next(); he != he_from; he = he->next())
      {
        if (! he->is_fictitious())
          xcvs.push_back (he->curve());
      }

      // Insert all curves into the target arrangement. By doing this, we
      // obtain an unbounded face with the same structure as the copied face
      // in the target arrangement.
      insert_non_intersecting_curves (to, xcvs.begin(), xcvs.end());
    }

    // Map the halfedges and vertices along the two CCBs.
    // Note that we make sure that the two CCBs are of the same size.
    const Halfedge_handle   he_from_end = he_from;
    CGAL_assertion_code(const Halfedge_handle   he_to_end = he_to;);

    do
    {
      map_copied_to_orig_vertices[he_to->source()] = he_from->source();
      map_orig_to_copied_vertices[he_from->source()] = he_to->source();

      map_copied_to_orig_halfedges[he_to] = he_from;
      map_copied_to_orig_halfedges[he_to->twin()] = he_from->twin();
      map_orig_to_copied_halfedges[he_from] = he_to;
      map_orig_to_copied_halfedges[he_from->twin()] = he_to->twin();

      he_from = he_from->next();
      he_to = he_to->next();

    } while (he_from != he_from_end);

    CGAL_assertion (he_to == he_to_end);
    return;
  }

  // Copy the halfedges of the boundary of face (in from) to the md "to"
  // return a handle to the copied face in "to".
  Face_handle copy_face (Face_handle face, Minimization_diagram_2& from,
                         Minimization_diagram_2& to,
                         Halfedges_map& map_copied_to_orig_halfedges,
                         Vertices_map&  map_copied_to_orig_vertices)
  {
    CGAL_precondition (from.is_valid());
    CGAL_precondition (to.is_empty());
    CGAL_assertion_msg (to.number_of_faces() == 1,
                        "There should be one face in an empty arrangement");

    // Initialize a mapping from the original vertices and halfedges to the
    // ones in the copied arrangement. Also keep track of the unbounded face
    // of the copied arrangement: Note that if the face we copy is bounded,
    // then it forms a hole in the unbounded face.
    Vertices_map  map_orig_to_copied_vertices;
    Halfedges_map map_orig_to_copied_halfedges;
    Face_handle   to_uf = to.faces_begin();

    // Copy outer CCB of the face, if it has one.
    Face_handle     copied_face;

    if (face->number_of_outer_ccbs() > 0)
    {
      Ccb_halfedge_circulator  hec = face->outer_ccb();

      if (face->is_unbounded())
      {
        copy_ccb_unbounded (hec, from, to,
                            map_copied_to_orig_halfedges,
                            map_copied_to_orig_vertices,
                            map_orig_to_copied_halfedges,
                            map_orig_to_copied_vertices);
      }
      else
      {
        copy_ccb (hec, from, to_uf, to,
                  map_copied_to_orig_halfedges,
                  map_copied_to_orig_vertices,
                  map_orig_to_copied_halfedges,
                  map_orig_to_copied_vertices,
                  true);
      }
      CGAL_assertion(to.is_valid());

      // Get a handle to the copied face, which is the incident face
      // of the copy we created for hec.
      CGAL_assertion (map_orig_to_copied_halfedges.is_defined(hec));
      Halfedge_handle  hec_to = map_orig_to_copied_halfedges[hec];

      copied_face = hec_to->face();
    }
    else
    {
      // In case the copied face has no outer CCB, then it must be the
      // single unbounded face of the arrangement.
      copied_face = to_uf;
    }

    // Copy the inner CCB (the holes inside the face).
    Inner_ccb_iterator  iccb_it = face->inner_ccbs_begin();
    for (; iccb_it != face->inner_ccbs_end(); ++iccb_it)
    {
      Ccb_halfedge_circulator  he = *iccb_it;

      copy_ccb (he, from, copied_face, to,
                map_copied_to_orig_halfedges,
                map_copied_to_orig_vertices,
                map_orig_to_copied_halfedges,
                map_orig_to_copied_vertices,
                false);
      CGAL_assertion(to.is_valid());
    }

    // Copy the isolated vertices inside the given face.
    Isolated_vertex_iterator    iv_it = face->isolated_vertices_begin();
    for(; iv_it != face->isolated_vertices_end(); ++iv_it)
    {
      Vertex_handle     iso_v = iv_it;
      Vertex_handle     copied_iso = 
        to.insert_in_face_interior (iso_v->point(), copied_face);

      map_copied_to_orig_vertices[copied_iso] = iso_v;
      map_orig_to_copied_vertices[iso_v] = copied_iso;
    }

    // Return a handle to the copied face.
    return (copied_face);
  }
    
  // set envelope data in face "to" according to the comparison result of the
  // aux data of face "from"
  void copy_data_by_comparison_result(Face_handle from, Face_handle to,
                                      Comparison_result res)
  {
    CGAL_assertion_msg(from->get_aux_is_set(0), "aux_data(0) is not set");
    CGAL_assertion_msg(from->get_aux_is_set(1), "aux_data(1) is not set");
    to->set_aux_source(0, from->get_aux_source(0));
    to->set_aux_source(1, from->get_aux_source(1));
    to->set_decision(res);
  }

  // set envelope data in vertex "v" according to the comparison result of the
  // aux data of "v"
  void set_data_by_comparison_result(Vertex_handle v, Comparison_result res)
  {
    CGAL_assertion_msg(v->get_aux_is_set(0), "aux_data(0) is not set");
    CGAL_assertion_msg(v->get_aux_is_set(1), "aux_data(1) is not set");
    v->set_decision(res);
  }

  // set envelope data in halfedge "h" according to the comparison result of
  // the aux data of "h"
  void set_data_by_comparison_result(Halfedge_handle h, Comparison_result res)
  {
    CGAL_assertion_msg(h->get_aux_is_set(0), "aux_data(0) is not set");
    CGAL_assertion_msg(h->get_aux_is_set(1), "aux_data(1) is not set");
    h->set_decision(res);
  }

  // set envelope data in vertex "to" according to the union of both
  // aux data of the feature "from"
  // FeatureHabdle should be a Face_handle, Halfedge_handle or 
  // Vertex_handle
  template <typename FeatureHabdle>
  void copy_all_data_to_vertex(FeatureHabdle from, Vertex_handle to)
  {
    CGAL_assertion_msg(from->get_aux_is_set(0), "aux_data(0) is not set");
    CGAL_assertion_msg(from->get_aux_is_set(1), "aux_data(1) is not set");
    CGAL_assertion_msg(!to->is_decision_set(), "data is set in new vertex");
    to->set_aux_source(0, from->get_aux_source(0));
    to->set_aux_source(1, from->get_aux_source(1));
    to->set_decision(EQUAL);
  }

  //   void deal_with_new_vertex(Halfedge_handle orig_he, Vertex_handle new_v)
  //   {
  //     const Xy_monotone_surface_3& surf1 = get_aux_surface(orig_he, 0);
  //     const Xy_monotone_surface_3& surf2 = get_aux_surface(orig_he, 1);

  //     const Point_2& p = new_v->point();
  //     Comparison_result res = compare_distance_to_envelope(p, surf1, surf2);
  //     new_v->set_aux_source(0, orig_he->get_aux_source(0));
  //     new_v->set_aux_source(1, orig_he->get_aux_source(1));
  //     new_v->set_decision(res);
  //   }
    
  Comparison_result resolve_minimal_edge(Halfedge_handle orig_he, 
                                         Halfedge_handle new_he)
  {
    // find and set the envelope data on the new edge
    const Xy_monotone_surface_3& surf1 = get_aux_surface(orig_he, 0);
    const Xy_monotone_surface_3& surf2 = get_aux_surface(orig_he, 1);
    Comparison_result res = 
      compare_distance_to_envelope(new_he->curve(), surf1, surf2);

    // the observer keeps this information when splitting an edge
    CGAL_assertion(new_he->get_aux_is_set(0) && new_he->get_aux_is_set(1));
    CGAL_assertion(new_he->twin()->get_aux_is_set(0) && \
                   new_he->twin()->get_aux_is_set(1));

    new_he->set_decision(res);
    new_he->twin()->set_decision(res);
    return res;
  }


  // check if the point is on the curve.
  // we use the traits adaptor since cv can be an infinite curve
  bool is_point_on_curve(const Point_2& p, const X_monotone_curve_2& cv)
  {
    Arr_traits_adaptor_2<Traits> tr_adaptor(*m_traits);
    return (tr_adaptor.is_in_x_range_2_object()(cv, p) && 
            m_traits->compare_y_at_x_2_object()(p, cv) == EQUAL);
  }
  
  // this observer is used in the process of resolving a face
  // this observer should copy the faces' indication when a face is split
  // so we can later identify all the faces that form the original given face
  // it also should remember the edges of the face, that are also projected
  // intersections
  class Copied_face_observer : public Md_observer

  {
  public:
    typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Face_handle     Face_handle;
    typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Halfedge_handle Halfedge_handle;
    typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::X_monotone_curve_2
      X_monotone_curve_2;

    Copied_face_observer(Halfedges_map  &map_h)
      : map_halfedges(map_h)
    {
    }
    virtual ~Copied_face_observer() {}

    void set_elements_collections(Halfedges_hash& boundary,
                                  Halfedges_hash& specialh,
                                  Halfedges_hash_w_type& newh,
                                  Faces_hash& parts,
                                  Vertices_hash& boundaryv,
                                  Vertices_hash& specialv,
                                  Vertices_to_edges_map& v_to_h)
    {
      boundary_halfedges = &boundary;
      special_edges = &specialh;
      new_edges = &newh;
      face_parts = &parts;
      boundary_vertices = &boundaryv;
      special_vertices = &specialv;
      vertices_to_halfedges = &v_to_h;
    }
  
    virtual void after_split_face(Face_handle org_f,
                                  Face_handle new_f, bool)
    {
      // keep track of the face parts
      if (face_parts->is_defined(org_f))
        (*face_parts)[new_f] = face_parts->default_value();
    }

    virtual void after_split_edge(Halfedge_handle org_he,
                                  Halfedge_handle new_he)
    {
      // take care of special edges that were split
      if (special_edges->is_defined(org_he))

      {
        // if original edge was in the set, then now both split parts should
        // be in the set
        (*special_edges)[new_he] = special_edges->default_value();
        (*special_edges)[new_he->twin()] = special_edges->default_value();
      }

      // take care of new edges that were split
      if (new_edges->is_defined(org_he))
      {
        (*new_edges)[new_he] = (*new_edges)[org_he];
        (*new_edges)[new_he->twin()] = (*new_edges)[org_he];
      }

      // take care for boundary edges
      if (boundary_halfedges->is_defined(org_he))
      {
        (*boundary_halfedges)[new_he] = boundary_halfedges->default_value();
        (*boundary_halfedges)[new_he->twin()] =
          boundary_halfedges->default_value();

        // the new created vertex is a special vertex since it lies on the
        // boundary of the face, and it is of a projected intersection
        // we are interested in it only if the split halfedge is "data from
        // face"
        CGAL_assertion(map_halfedges.is_defined(org_he));
        CGAL_assertion(org_he->target() == new_he->source());

        if ((map_halfedges[org_he])->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(0) &&
            (map_halfedges[org_he])->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(1))
          (*special_vertices)[org_he->target()] =
            special_vertices->default_value();


        // update the boundary vertices collection
        (*boundary_vertices)[org_he->target()] =
          boundary_vertices->default_value();


        // update the vertices to halfedges collection
        Halfedge_handle correct_side_he;
        if (face_parts->is_defined(org_he->face()))
          correct_side_he = org_he;
        else
        {
          CGAL_assertion(face_parts->is_defined(new_he->twin()->face()));
          // new_he->twin() is directed as org_he, so on the boundary pointing
          // inside the face, and has the new vertex as target
          CGAL_assertion(org_he->target() == new_he->twin()->target());
          correct_side_he = new_he->twin();
        }
        // set the new vertex
        (*vertices_to_halfedges)[org_he->target()] = correct_side_he;

        //BZBZ
        /* CGAL_assertion(vertices_to_halfedges->is_defined(correct_side_he->source()) &&
           vertices_to_halfedges->is_defined(correct_side_he->next()->target()));*/
        (*vertices_to_halfedges)[correct_side_he->next()->target()] = correct_side_he->next();
        
        if (correct_side_he == org_he && 
            face_parts->is_defined(org_he->twin()->face()))
          (*vertices_to_halfedges)[org_he->source()] = org_he->twin();
      }
    }

  protected:
    Halfedges_hash *boundary_halfedges;
    Halfedges_hash *special_edges;
    Halfedges_hash_w_type *new_edges;
    Faces_hash     *face_parts;
    Vertices_hash  *boundary_vertices;
    Vertices_hash  *special_vertices;
    Vertices_to_edges_map *vertices_to_halfedges;

    Halfedges_map  &map_halfedges;
  };


  // this observer is used in the process of resolving a face
  // it listens to what happpens in the copied arrangement, and copies back
  // the actions to result arrangements very efficiently
  class Copy_observer : public Md_observer
  {
  public:
    typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Face_handle       Face_handle;
    typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Halfedge_handle   Halfedge_handle;
    typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Vertex_handle     Vertex_handle;
    typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Point_2           Point_2;
    typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::X_monotone_curve_2
      X_monotone_curve_2;
    typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Ccb_halfedge_circulator
     Ccb_halfedge_circulator;

    typedef typename Traits::Arr_left_side_tag             Arr_left_side_tag;
    typedef typename Traits::Arr_right_side_tag            Arr_right_side_tag;
    typedef typename Traits::Arr_top_side_tag              Arr_top_side_tag;
    typedef typename Traits::Arr_bottom_side_tag           Arr_bottom_side_tag;
    
    Copy_observer(Minimization_diagram_2& small_,
                  Minimization_diagram_2& big,
                  Halfedges_map& map_h,
                  Vertices_map&  map_v,
                  Faces_map&     map_f)
      : small_arr(small_), big_arr(big),
        big_arr_accessor(big_arr),
        map_halfedges(map_h),
        map_vertices(map_v),
        map_faces(map_f)
    {
    }
    
    virtual ~Copy_observer() {}

    virtual void before_create_vertex (const Point_2& /* p */,
                                       Arr_parameter_space /* x */,
                                       Arr_parameter_space /* y */)
    {}

    virtual void after_create_vertex (Vertex_handle v)
    {      
      // should create a new vertex with v->point() inside
      Vertex_handle new_v = big_arr_accessor.create_vertex(v->point());

      // save a mapping between the 2 vertices
      map_vertices[v] = new_v;
      // add indication of a new vertex (that is not connected to anything,
      // and is also no isolated)
      new_vertices.push_back(v);
    }

    void before_create_boundary_vertex (const X_monotone_curve_2& cv,
                                        Arr_curve_end ind,
                                        Arr_parameter_space in_ps_x,
                                        Arr_parameter_space in_ps_y)
    {
      boundary_vertex_cv = cv;
      boundary_vertex_ind = ind;
      ps_x = in_ps_x;
      ps_y = in_ps_y;
    }

    bool is_bounded_impl(Arr_open_side_tag) { return false; }
    bool is_bounded_impl(Arr_boundary_side_tag) { return true; }
    
    bool is_bounded()
    {
      // This is the case of create boundary vertex.
      CGAL_assertion((ps_x != ARR_INTERIOR) || (ps_y != ARR_INTERIOR));
      
      if (ps_x == ARR_LEFT_BOUNDARY && !is_bounded_impl(Arr_left_side_tag()))
        return false;
      
      if (ps_x == ARR_RIGHT_BOUNDARY && !is_bounded_impl(Arr_right_side_tag()))
        return false;

      if (ps_y == ARR_TOP_BOUNDARY && !is_bounded_impl(Arr_top_side_tag()))
        return false;
      
      if (ps_y == ARR_BOTTOM_BOUNDARY && 
          !is_bounded_impl(Arr_bottom_side_tag()))
        return false;
      
      return true;
    }

    void after_create_boundary_vertex (Vertex_handle v)
    {
      CGAL_assertion(big_arr.is_valid());
      Vertex_handle new_v = 
        big_arr_accessor.create_boundary_vertex (boundary_vertex_cv,
                                                 boundary_vertex_ind,
                                                 ps_x, ps_y, true);
      // add indication of a new vertex (that is not connected to anything,
      // and is also not isolated)
      if (is_bounded())
        new_vertices.push_back(v);

      map_vertices[v] = new_v;
    }

    void before_split_fictitious_edge (Halfedge_handle e,
                                       Vertex_handle v)
    {
      split_fict_v = v;
      split_fict_e = e;
    }

    void after_split_fictitious_edge (Halfedge_handle e1,
                                      Halfedge_handle e2)
    {
      // find the corresponding split vertex in big_arr
      CGAL_assertion(map_vertices.is_defined(split_fict_v));
      Vertex_handle big_v = map_vertices[split_fict_v];

      // find the edge to split in big_arr
      CGAL_assertion(map_halfedges.is_defined(split_fict_e));
      Halfedge_handle big_e = map_halfedges[split_fict_e];

      // use the O(1) operation _split_edge      
      Halfedge_handle big_e1 =
        big_arr_accessor.split_fictitious_edge(big_e, big_v);

      Halfedge_handle big_e2 = big_e1->next();
      
      // update mapping of new halfedges
      // big_e1 is directed at big_v, as e1 is directed at split_v -
      // these are supposed to be mapped
      CGAL_assertion(map_halfedges.is_defined(e1) &&
                     map_halfedges[e1] == big_e1);
      // should update the mapping of the second halfedge     
      map_halfedges[e2] = big_e2;
      map_halfedges[e2->twin()] = big_e2->twin();
    }

    virtual void before_create_edge (const X_monotone_curve_2& /* c */,
                                     Vertex_handle v1,
                                     Vertex_handle v2)
    {
      // save state for after_create_edge event
      create_edge_v1 = v1;
      create_edge_v2 = v2;

      is_in_relocate = false;
    }
      
    virtual void after_create_edge (Halfedge_handle e)

    {
      // a new edge e was created in small_arr, we should create a corresponing
      // edge in big_arr
      CGAL_assertion(map_vertices.is_defined(create_edge_v1));
      CGAL_assertion(map_vertices.is_defined(create_edge_v2));
      CGAL_assertion(new_vertices.size() <= 2);

      Vertex_handle big_v1 = map_vertices[create_edge_v1];
      Vertex_handle big_v2 = map_vertices[create_edge_v2];
      
      // should check if v1 and v2 are new or old
      // if we have 2 new vertices, they must be new.
      // if we have only one, we should check which is new
      bool v1_is_new = false, v2_is_new = false;
      if (new_vertices.size() == 1)
      {
        if (new_vertices.back() == create_edge_v1)
          v1_is_new = true;
        else
        {
          CGAL_assertion(new_vertices.back() == create_edge_v2);
          v2_is_new = true;
        }          
      }
      if (new_vertices.size() == 2)
      {
        v1_is_new = true;
        v2_is_new = true;
      }
      new_vertices.clear();

      // just to make sure we have the halfedge in the same direction as
      // we got in the before event
      CGAL_assertion(e->source() == create_edge_v1);
      Halfedge_handle he = 
        ((e->source() == create_edge_v1) ? e : e->twin());

      // if an endpoint is not new, but is isolated, we should remove it from
      // its face's isolated vertices list, and treat it as new
      if (!v1_is_new && big_v1->is_isolated())
      {
        //Face_handle f = big_v1->face(); //big_arr.incident_face(big_v1);
        //big_arr_accessor.find_and_erase_isolated_vertex(f, big_v1);
        big_arr_accessor.remove_isolated_vertex_ex(big_v1);
        v1_is_new = true;
      }
      if (!v2_is_new && big_v2->is_isolated())
      {
        //Face_handle f = big_v2->face(); //big_arr.incident_face(big_v2);
        //big_arr_accessor.find_and_erase_isolated_vertex(f, big_v2);
        big_arr_accessor.remove_isolated_vertex_ex(big_v2);
        v2_is_new = true;
      }

      // now use the approppriate method to insert the new edge
      if (v1_is_new && v2_is_new)
      {
        // if both vertices are new - use the O(1) operation
        // _insert_in_face_interior (in the face mapped to by he->face())
        CGAL_assertion(map_faces.is_defined(he->face()));

        Face_handle big_face = map_faces[he->face()];
        Halfedge_handle new_he =
          big_arr_accessor.insert_in_face_interior_ex(he->curve(),
                                                      big_face,
                                                      big_v1, big_v2,
                                                      HE_COMP_RES(he));

        // update mapping of new edge
        // new_he is directed from big_v1 to big_v2, and he is directed from
        // create_edge_v1 to create_edge_v2, so he is mapped to new_he
        map_halfedges[he] = new_he;
        map_halfedges[he->twin()] = new_he->twin();
      }
      else if (!v1_is_new && !v2_is_new)
      {
        // if both vertices are old - use _insert_at_vertices
        // this is a linear action by the size of the faces involved
        // we can get relevant prev halfedges from he
        Halfedge_handle prev1 = he->prev();
        Halfedge_handle prev2 = he->twin()->prev();

        CGAL_assertion(map_halfedges.is_defined(prev1));
        CGAL_assertion(map_halfedges.is_defined(prev2));

        Halfedge_handle big_prev1 = map_halfedges[prev1];
        Halfedge_handle big_prev2 = map_halfedges[prev2];

        bool new_face;
        Halfedge_handle new_he =
          big_arr_accessor.insert_at_vertices_ex(he->curve(),
                                                 big_prev1, big_prev2,
                                                 HE_COMP_RES(he),
                                                 new_face);

        // new_he should be directed as he
        CGAL_assertion(map_vertices.is_defined(he->source()) &&
                       map_vertices[he->source()] == new_he->source() &&
                       map_vertices.is_defined(he->target()) &&
                       map_vertices[he->target()] == new_he->target());

        // update mapping of new edge
        map_halfedges[he] = new_he;
        map_halfedges[he->twin()] = new_he->twin();

        // make sure that the old face is mapped already
        CGAL_assertion(map_faces.is_defined(he->twin()->face()) &&
                       map_faces[he->twin()->face()] == new_he->twin()->face());

        // if a new face was created update its mapping too
        // the new face is the incident face of he
        if (new_face)
        {
          map_faces[he->face()] = new_he->face();
          // save state for move_hole/move_isolated_vertex events
          is_in_relocate = true;
        }


        // make sure the face is correctly mapped
        CGAL_assertion(map_faces.is_defined(he->face()) &&
                       map_faces[he->face()] == new_he->face());
      }
      else
      {
        // only one vertex is new - use the O(1) operation _insert_from_vertex
        // we can get the relevant prev halfedge from e
        Halfedge_handle prev = he->prev();
        CGAL_assertion(map_halfedges.is_defined(prev));
        Halfedge_handle big_prev = map_halfedges[prev];
        Halfedge_handle new_he;
        if (!v1_is_new)
        {
          new_he = big_arr_accessor.insert_from_vertex_ex(he->curve(),
                                                          big_prev, big_v2,
                                                          HE_COMP_RES(he));

          // update mapping of new edge
          // new_he is directed from big_v1 to big_v2 as he
          map_halfedges[he] = new_he;
          map_halfedges[he->twin()] = new_he->twin();          
        }
        else
        {
          new_he =
            big_arr_accessor.insert_from_vertex_ex(he->curve(),
                                                   big_prev, big_v1,
                                                   HE_COMP_RES(he->twin()));

          // update mapping of new edge
          // new_he is directed from big_v2 to big_v1 opposite of he
          map_halfedges[he] = new_he->twin();
          map_halfedges[he->twin()] = new_he;

        }
      }
    }

    virtual void before_split_edge (Halfedge_handle e,
                                    Vertex_handle v,
                                    const X_monotone_curve_2& /* c1 */,
                                    const X_monotone_curve_2& /* c2 */)
    {
      // save state info for using _split_edge in after event
      split_v = v;
      split_e = e;
    }
    virtual void after_split_edge (Halfedge_handle e1,
                                   Halfedge_handle e2)
    {
      // find the corresponding split vertex in big_arr
      CGAL_assertion(map_vertices.is_defined(split_v));
      Vertex_handle big_v = map_vertices[split_v];

      // make sure it is the only new vertex right now
      CGAL_assertion(new_vertices.size() == 1 &&
                     new_vertices.back() == split_v);
      new_vertices.pop_back();

      // find the edge to split in big_arr
      CGAL_assertion(map_halfedges.is_defined(split_e));
      Halfedge_handle big_e = map_halfedges[split_e];

      // use the O(1) operation _split_edge      
      Halfedge_handle big_e1 =
        big_arr_accessor.split_edge_ex(big_e, big_v,
                                       e1->curve(), e2->curve());

      Halfedge_handle big_e2 = big_e1->next();
      
      // update mapping of new halfedges
      // big_e1 is directed at big_v, as e1 is directed at split_v -
      // these are supposed to be mapped
      CGAL_assertion(map_halfedges.is_defined(e1) &&
                     map_halfedges[e1] == big_e1);
      // should update the mapping of the second halfedge     
      map_halfedges[e2] = big_e2;
      map_halfedges[e2->twin()] = big_e2->twin();
    }

    virtual void before_add_isolated_vertex (Face_handle f,
                                             Vertex_handle /* v */)
    {
      saved_face = f;
    }
    virtual void after_add_isolated_vertex (Vertex_handle v)
    {
      // make sure it is the only new vertex right now
      CGAL_assertion(new_vertices.size() == 1 &&
                     new_vertices.back() == v);
      new_vertices.pop_back();


      CGAL_assertion(map_vertices.is_defined(v));
      CGAL_assertion(map_faces.is_defined(saved_face));
      
      // find features in big_arr
      Vertex_handle big_v = map_vertices[v];

      Face_handle   big_face = map_faces[saved_face];
      

      // can use O(1) operation _insert_isolated_vertex
      big_arr_accessor.insert_isolated_vertex(big_face, big_v);
    }

    virtual void before_move_inner_ccb (Face_handle from_f,
                                        Face_handle to_f,
                                        Ccb_halfedge_circulator )
    {
      // should be used after insert_at_vertices which creates a new face
      CGAL_assertion(is_in_relocate);
      move_from = from_f;
      move_to = to_f;
    }
    virtual void after_move_inner_ccb (Ccb_halfedge_circulator h)
    {
      CGAL_assertion(map_faces.is_defined(move_from));
      CGAL_assertion(map_faces.is_defined(move_to));
      CGAL_assertion(map_halfedges.is_defined(h));

      Face_handle big_from_f  = map_faces[move_from];
      Face_handle big_to_f = map_faces[move_to];
      Ccb_halfedge_circulator big_h = (map_halfedges[h])->ccb();

      Ccb_halfedge_circulator big_ccb = big_h;
      
      big_arr_accessor.move_inner_ccb(big_from_f, big_to_f, big_ccb);

    }

    virtual void before_move_isolated_vertex (Face_handle from_f,
  					      Face_handle to_f,
  					      Vertex_handle )
    {
      // should be used after insert_at_vertices which creates a new face

      CGAL_assertion(is_in_relocate);
      move_from = from_f;
      move_to = to_f;
    }
    virtual void after_move_isolated_vertex (Vertex_handle v)
    {
      CGAL_assertion(map_faces.is_defined(move_from));
      CGAL_assertion(map_faces.is_defined(move_to));
      CGAL_assertion(map_vertices.is_defined(v));

      Face_handle big_from_f  = map_faces[move_from];
      Face_handle big_to_f = map_faces[move_to];
      Vertex_handle big_v = map_vertices[v];

      big_arr_accessor.move_isolated_vertex(big_from_f, big_to_f, big_v);
    }

  protected:
    Minimization_diagram_2& small_arr;
    Minimization_diagram_2& big_arr;
    Md_accessor             big_arr_accessor;

    // mappings between small_arr features to big_arr features
    Halfedges_map& map_halfedges;
    Vertices_map&  map_vertices;
    Faces_map&     map_faces;
    std::deque<Vertex_handle> new_vertices;
    
    // state for actions
    Vertex_handle create_edge_v1;
    Vertex_handle create_edge_v2;
    Vertex_handle split_v, split_fict_v;
    Halfedge_handle split_e, split_fict_e;
    Face_handle   saved_face;
    Face_handle   move_from;
    Face_handle   move_to;    

    // for the create_vertex call-back
    X_monotone_curve_2  boundary_vertex_cv;
    Arr_curve_end           boundary_vertex_ind;
    Arr_parameter_space ps_x;
    Arr_parameter_space ps_y;
    bool is_in_relocate;
    
  };

  // A zone visitor for the Minimization Diagram which only inserts
  // parts of the curve which are inside a given face
  // it also remembers those parts which overlap the boundary of the original
  // face
  class Copied_face_zone_visitor
  {
  public:
    typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Vertex_handle     Vertex_handle;
    typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Halfedge_handle   Halfedge_handle;
    typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Face_handle       Face_handle;

    typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Point_2           Point_2;
    typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::X_monotone_curve_2
      X_monotone_curve_2;

    typedef std::pair<Halfedge_handle, bool>                   Result;

    Copied_face_zone_visitor(Minimization_diagram_2& result,
                             Minimization_diagram_2& copied,
                             Face_handle orig_face,
                             Face_handle copied_face,
                             Halfedges_map  &map_h,

                             Vertices_map   &map_v,
                             Faces_map      &map_f,
                             Halfedges_list &se, // special edges
                             Halfedges_w_type_list &new_edges,
                             Faces_list     &face_parts,
                             Vertices_list  &sv, // special vertices
                             Self* p)
      : copied_arr(copied),
        result_arr(result),
        result_original_face(orig_face),
        map_halfedges(map_h),
        map_vertices(map_v),
        map_faces(map_f),
        result_special_edges(se),
        result_new_edges(new_edges),
        result_face_parts(face_parts),
        result_special_vertices(sv),
        md_copy_observer(copied, result, map_h, map_v, map_f),
        md_observer(map_h),
        parent(p)
    {
      // init maps
      copied_face_parts[copied_face] = copied_face_parts.default_value();

      Halfedge_iterator hi = copied_arr.halfedges_begin();
      for(; hi != copied_arr.halfedges_end(); ++hi)
      {
        copied_arr_boundary_halfedges[hi] =
          copied_arr_boundary_halfedges.default_value();
        if (hi->face() == copied_face && 
            !hi->target()->is_at_open_boundary()) //BZBZ
          copied_vertices_to_halfedges[hi->target()] = hi;
      }
                   
      Vertex_iterator vi = copied_arr.vertices_begin();
      for(; vi != copied_arr.vertices_end(); ++vi)
      {
        copied_arr_orig_vertices[vi] =
          copied_arr_orig_vertices.default_value();
        
        if (vi->is_isolated())
        {
          CGAL_assertion(vi->face() == copied_face);
          copied_vertices_to_halfedges[vi] = Halfedge_handle(NULL);
        }
        else
          CGAL_assertion(copied_vertices_to_halfedges.is_defined(vi));
      }

      // init observers
      md_copy_observer.attach(copied_arr);
      
      md_observer.set_elements_collections(copied_arr_boundary_halfedges,
                                           copied_arr_special_edges,
                                           copied_arr_new_edges,
                                           copied_face_parts,
                                           copied_arr_new_boundary_vertices,
                                           copied_arr_special_vertices,
                                           copied_vertices_to_halfedges);
      md_observer.attach(copied_arr);
    }

    virtual ~Copied_face_zone_visitor() { }

    // the zone visitor functions

    /*! Initialize the visitor with an arrangement object. */
    void init (Minimization_diagram_2 *arr)
    {
      CGAL_assertion(&copied_arr == arr);
      insert_visitor.init(arr);
    }

    /*!
     * Handle the a subcurve located in the interior of a given face.
     * \param cv The subcurve.
     * \param face The face containing cv's interior.
     * \param left_v The vertex that corresponds to the left endpoint of cv
     *               (or an invalid handle if no such arrangement vertex
     *               exists).
     * \param left_he The halfedge that contains the left endpoint of cv
     *               (or an invalid handle if no such halfedge exists).
     * \param right_v The vertex that corresponds to the right endpoint of cv
     *               (or an invalid handle if no such arrangement vertex
     *               exists).
     * \param right_he The halfedge that contains the right endpoint of cv
     *                 (or an invalid handle if no such halfedge exists).
     * \return A handle to the halfedge obtained from the insertion of the
     *         subcurve into the arrangement.
     */
    Result found_subcurve (const X_monotone_curve_2& cv,
                           Face_handle face,
                           Vertex_handle left_v, Halfedge_handle left_he,
                           Vertex_handle right_v, Halfedge_handle right_he)
    {
      // insert the curve only if the face is ok
      if (is_face_ok(face))
      {
        CGAL_assertion(copied_arr.is_valid());
        Result base_result = insert_visitor.found_subcurve(cv, face,
                                                           left_v, left_he,
                                                           right_v, right_he);
        // update the collection of newly added edges
        Halfedge_handle new_he = base_result.first;
        copied_arr_new_edges[new_he] = itype;
        copied_arr_new_edges[new_he->twin()] = itype;
        
        // take care for special vertices. the split vertices are always
        // special, and this is taken care of in the after_split event.

        // here we should update the original vertices that consolidate with
        // the new subcurve
        if (copied_arr_orig_vertices.is_defined(new_he->source()))
          copied_arr_special_vertices[new_he->source()] =
            copied_arr_special_vertices.default_value();

        if (copied_arr_orig_vertices.is_defined(new_he->target()))
          copied_arr_special_vertices[new_he->target()] =
            copied_arr_special_vertices.default_value();

        // we should set the halfedge-face, halfedge-target 
        // and target-face aux flags on the new edge (of result)
        Halfedge_handle result_new_he = map_halfedges[new_he];
        // it is clear that the halfedge-face are all true
        result_new_he->set_is_equal_aux_data_in_face(0, true);
        result_new_he->set_is_equal_aux_data_in_face(1, true);

        result_new_he->twin()->set_is_equal_aux_data_in_face(0, true);
        result_new_he->twin()->set_is_equal_aux_data_in_face(1, true);
        result_new_he->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(0, true);
        result_new_he->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(1, true);
        result_new_he->twin()->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(0, true);
        result_new_he->twin()->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(1, true);
        // for the halfedge-target flags, if the vertex is a boundary vertex
        // we should use its boundary halfedge as intermediary between the face
        // and the vertex (or the vertex info if it was isolated)
        // otherwise, we set flags to true since it is a new vertex inside the
        // original face, and have same aux data as all face parts
        if (is_boundary_vertex(new_he->target()))
        {
          Vertex_handle cur_t = new_he->target();
          CGAL_assertion(copied_vertices_to_halfedges.is_defined(cur_t));
          Halfedge_handle copied_b_he = copied_vertices_to_halfedges[cur_t];
          if (copied_b_he == Halfedge_handle(NULL))
          {
            // this was an isolated vertex, which we touch
            // since we have in the new edge aux sources as in the face,
            // we can copy the vertex-face flags from the vertex
            result_new_he->set_is_equal_aux_data_in_target
              (0, cur_t->get_is_equal_aux_data_in_face(0));
            result_new_he->set_is_equal_aux_data_in_target
              (1, cur_t->get_is_equal_aux_data_in_face(1));
            result_new_he->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target
              (0, cur_t->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(0));
            result_new_he->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target
              (1, cur_t->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(1));
            result_new_he->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face
              (0, cur_t->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(0));
            result_new_he->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face
              (1, cur_t->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(1));
          }
          else
          {
            CGAL_assertion(copied_b_he->target() == cur_t);
            CGAL_assertion(is_boundary_edge(copied_b_he));
            Halfedge_handle b_he = map_halfedges[copied_b_he];


            bool flag;
            flag = (b_he->get_is_equal_aux_data_in_face(0) &&
                    b_he->get_is_equal_aux_data_in_target(0));
            result_new_he->set_is_equal_aux_data_in_target(0, flag);
            
            flag = (b_he->get_is_equal_aux_data_in_face(1) &&
                    b_he->get_is_equal_aux_data_in_target(1));
            result_new_he->set_is_equal_aux_data_in_target(1, flag);

            flag = b_he->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face(0);
            //CGAL_assertion(flag == parent->has_equal_aux_data(0, b_he->face(), b_he->target()));
            result_new_he->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(0, flag);
            result_new_he->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face(0, flag);

            flag = b_he->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face(1);
            //CGAL_assertion(flag == parent->has_equal_aux_data(1, b_he->face(), b_he->target()));
            result_new_he->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(1, flag);
            result_new_he->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face(1, flag);

          }
        }
        else // not a boundary vertex
        {
          result_new_he->set_is_equal_aux_data_in_target(0, true);
          result_new_he->set_is_equal_aux_data_in_target(1, true);
          // the face's data is not empty - so it is ok to set "true" here
          result_new_he->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(0, true);
          result_new_he->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(1, true);
          result_new_he->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face(0, true);
          result_new_he->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face(1, true);
        }
        
        if (is_boundary_vertex(new_he->source()))
        {
          Vertex_handle cur_t = new_he->source();
          CGAL_assertion(copied_vertices_to_halfedges.is_defined(cur_t));
          Halfedge_handle copied_b_he = copied_vertices_to_halfedges[cur_t];
          if (copied_b_he == Halfedge_handle(NULL))
          {
            // this was an isolated vertex, which we touch
            // since we have in the new edge aux sources as in the face,
            // we can copy the vertex-face flags from the vertex
            result_new_he->twin()->set_is_equal_aux_data_in_target
              (0, cur_t->get_is_equal_aux_data_in_face(0));
            result_new_he->twin()->set_is_equal_aux_data_in_target
              (1, cur_t->get_is_equal_aux_data_in_face(1));
            result_new_he->twin()->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target
              (0, cur_t->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(0));
            result_new_he->twin()->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target
              (1, cur_t->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(1));
            result_new_he->twin()->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face
              (0, cur_t->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(0));
            result_new_he->twin()->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face
              (1, cur_t->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(1));
          }
          else
          {
            CGAL_assertion(copied_b_he->target() == cur_t);
            CGAL_assertion(is_boundary_edge(copied_b_he));
            Halfedge_handle b_he = map_halfedges[copied_b_he];

            bool flag;
            flag = (b_he->get_is_equal_aux_data_in_face(0) &&
                    b_he->get_is_equal_aux_data_in_target(0));
            result_new_he->twin()->set_is_equal_aux_data_in_target(0, flag);
            
            flag = (b_he->get_is_equal_aux_data_in_face(1) &&
                    b_he->get_is_equal_aux_data_in_target(1));
            result_new_he->twin()->set_is_equal_aux_data_in_target(1, flag);

            flag = b_he->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face(0);
            //CGAL_assertion(flag == parent->has_equal_aux_data(0, b_he->face(), b_he->target()));
            result_new_he->twin()->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(0, flag);
            result_new_he->twin()->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face(0, flag);

            flag = b_he->get_has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face(1);
            //CGAL_assertion(flag == parent->has_equal_aux_data(1, b_he->face(), b_he->target()));
            result_new_he->twin()->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(1, flag);
            result_new_he->twin()->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face(1, flag);
          }
        }
        else
        {
          result_new_he->twin()->set_is_equal_aux_data_in_target(0, true);
          result_new_he->twin()->set_is_equal_aux_data_in_target(1, true);
          result_new_he->twin()->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(0, true);
          result_new_he->twin()->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target(1, true);
          result_new_he->twin()->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face(0, true);
          result_new_he->twin()->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face(1, true);
        }

        return base_result;
      }
      else
      {
        // we don't insert the subcurve, but it might touch a vertex of the
        // face's boundary - we need to check it and identify special vertices
        if (left_v != Vertex_handle(NULL) &&
            copied_arr_orig_vertices.is_defined(left_v))
          copied_arr_special_vertices[left_v] =
            copied_arr_special_vertices.default_value();

        if (right_v != Vertex_handle(NULL) &&
            copied_arr_orig_vertices.is_defined(right_v))
          copied_arr_special_vertices[right_v] =
            copied_arr_special_vertices.default_value();
        
        Halfedge_handle invalid_hh;
        return Result (invalid_hh, false);
      }
    }

    /*!
     * Handle the a subcurve that overlaps a given edge.
     * \param cv The overlapping subcurve.
     * \param he The overlapped halfedge (directed from left to right).
     * \param left_v The vertex that corresponds to the left endpoint of cv
     *               (or an invalid handle if no such arrangement vertex
     *               exists).
     * \param right_v The vertex that corresponds to the right endpoint of cv
     *               (or an invalid handle if no such arrangement vertex
     *               exists).
     * \return A handle to the halfedge obtained from the insertion of the
     *         overlapping subcurve into the arrangement.
     */
    Result found_overlap (const X_monotone_curve_2& cv,
                          Halfedge_handle he,
                          Vertex_handle left_v, Vertex_handle right_v)
    {
      // check if the halfedge is the boundary of the original face
      // (here we assume that this indication is dealt with in an observer
      //  attached to the md, and implements split_edge)
      bool is_boundary = is_boundary_edge(he);

      // use insert_visitor to get the halfedge with the overlap
      Result base_res = insert_visitor.found_overlap(cv, he, left_v, right_v);

      Halfedge_handle overlap_he = base_res.first;

      // take care for special vertices. the split vertices are always special,
      // and this is taken care of in the after_split event.
      // here we should update the original vertices that consolidate with the
      // new subcurve
      if (copied_arr_orig_vertices.is_defined(overlap_he->source()))
        copied_arr_special_vertices[overlap_he->source()] =
          copied_arr_special_vertices.default_value();

      if (copied_arr_orig_vertices.is_defined(overlap_he->target()))
        copied_arr_special_vertices[overlap_he->target()] =
          copied_arr_special_vertices.default_value();

      if (!is_boundary)
        return base_res;

      // if he is a boundary edge, it is a special edge
      if (is_boundary)
      {
        copied_arr_special_edges[overlap_he] =
          copied_arr_special_edges.default_value();
        copied_arr_special_edges[overlap_he->twin()] =
          copied_arr_special_edges.default_value();
      }
      return base_res;
    }

    /*!                                                   

     * Handle point that lies inside a given face.
     * \param p The point.
     * \param face The face inside which the point lies.
     * \return A handle to the new vertex obtained from the insertion of the
     *         point into the face, or invalid handle if the point wasn't
     *         inserted to the arrangement.
     */
    Vertex_handle found_point_in_face(const Point_2& p, Face_handle face)
    {
      // p lies inside a face: Insert it as an isolated vertex it the interior
      // of this face.
      Vertex_handle vh_for_p;
      if (is_face_ok(face))
      {
        Arr_accessor<Minimization_diagram_2> arr_access (copied_arr);
        arr_access.notify_before_global_change();
        vh_for_p = copied_arr.insert_in_face_interior(p, face);
        arr_access.notify_after_global_change();

      	// now should set the is_equal and has_equal flags
      	CGAL_assertion(map_vertices.is_defined(vh_for_p));
      	Vertex_handle result_new_v = map_vertices[vh_for_p];
      	result_new_v->set_is_equal_aux_data_in_face(0, true);
      	result_new_v->set_is_equal_aux_data_in_face(1, true);
        result_new_v->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(0, true);
      	result_new_v->set_has_equal_aux_data_in_face(1, true);
      }
      return vh_for_p;
    }

    /*!

     * Handle point that lies on a given edge.
     * \param p The point.
     * \param he The edge on which the point lies.
     * \return A handle to the new vertex obtained from the insertion of the
     *         point into the edge, or invalid handle if the point wasn't
     *         inserted to the arrangement.
     */
    Vertex_handle found_point_on_edge(const Point_2& p, Halfedge_handle he)
    {
      // p lies in the interior of an edge: Split this edge to create a new
      // vertex associated with p.
      X_monotone_curve_2  sub_cv1, sub_cv2;
      Halfedge_handle     split_he;
      copied_arr.geometry_traits()->
        split_2_object() (he->curve(), p, sub_cv1, sub_cv2);

      Arr_accessor<Minimization_diagram_2> arr_access (copied_arr);
      arr_access.notify_before_global_change();
      split_he = copied_arr.split_edge (he, sub_cv1, sub_cv2);
      arr_access.notify_after_global_change();

      // if the edge is a boundary edge, then the new vertex is a special
      // vertex and this is taken care of in the after_split event

      // TODO: should we update some is_equal / has_equal flags? 
      // I think that no, because it is handled in the after_split event

      // The new vertex is the target of the returned halfedge.

      return split_he->target();
    }

    /*!
     * Handle point that lies on a given vertex.
     * \param p The point.
     * \param v The vertex on which the point lies.
     * \return A handle to the new vertex obtained from the modifying
     *         the existing vertex.
     */
    Vertex_handle found_point_on_vertex(const Point_2& p, Vertex_handle v)
    {
      // if the vertex is a boundary vertex, then it is a special vertex
      // if it was created by split of a boundary edge, then it is already
      // marked as special. we need to mark it as special if it is an original
      // vertex
      if (copied_arr_orig_vertices.is_defined(v))
        copied_arr_special_vertices[v] =
          copied_arr_special_vertices.default_value();

      return copied_arr.modify_vertex (v, p);
    }

    /*!
     * Update all the output collections using the internal data saved during
     * the previous inserts.
     * Should be called after all inserts have finished.
     */
    void finish()
    {
      // result_special_edges
      // result_new_edges
      Halfedge_iterator hi = copied_arr.halfedges_begin();
      for(; hi != copied_arr.halfedges_end(); ++hi, ++hi)
      {
        Halfedge_handle h = hi;
        CGAL_assertion(map_halfedges.is_defined(h) &&
                       map_halfedges.is_defined(h->twin()));


        // we need only one of the twin halfedges to represent the new edge
        if (copied_arr_new_edges.is_defined(h))
          result_new_edges.push_back(std::make_pair(map_halfedges[h],
                                                    copied_arr_new_edges[h]));

        if (copied_arr_special_edges.is_defined(h))
        {
          // we need the halfedge that its incident face is inside the original
          // face
          Face_handle f1 = h->face(), f2 = h->twin()->face();
          if (copied_face_parts.is_defined(f1))

            result_special_edges.push_back(map_halfedges[h]);
          else
          {
            CGAL_assertion(copied_face_parts.is_defined(f2));
            result_special_edges.push_back(map_halfedges[h->twin()]);
          }
        }

      }

      // result_face_parts
      Face_iterator fi = copied_arr.faces_begin();
      for(; fi != copied_arr.faces_end(); ++fi)
      {
        Face_handle f = fi;
        if (copied_face_parts.is_defined(f))
        {
          CGAL_assertion(map_faces.is_defined(f));
          result_face_parts.push_back(map_faces[f]);
        }
      }
      
      // result_special_vertices
      Vertex_iterator vi = copied_arr.vertices_begin();
      for(; vi != copied_arr.vertices_end(); ++vi)

      {
        Vertex_handle v = vi;
        CGAL_assertion(map_vertices.is_defined(v));
        Vertex_handle result_v = map_vertices[v];
        
        if (copied_arr_orig_vertices.is_defined(v))
        {
          // original vertex should be mapped to a boundary halfedge whose
          // target is the vertex
          CGAL_assertion(copied_vertices_to_halfedges.is_defined(v));
          Halfedge_handle inc_he = copied_vertices_to_halfedges[v];
          CGAL_assertion(copied_face_parts.is_defined(inc_he->face()));

          Halfedge_handle result_inc_he = map_halfedges[inc_he];
          CGAL_assertion(result_inc_he->target() == result_v);
          CGAL_assertion(map_faces[inc_he->face()] == result_inc_he->face());

          // original vertex is special if it appears in the special collection
          // and its aux data share equal surfaces with the faces aux data
          if (copied_arr_special_vertices.is_defined(v) &&
              ((result_v->is_isolated() && 
                parent->has_equal_aux_data_with_face(result_v)) ||
               (!result_v->is_isolated() && 
                parent->has_equal_aux_data_in_target_and_face(result_inc_he)))) 
          {
            //CGAL_assertion(parent->has_equal_aux_data(result_v, result_original_face));
            result_special_vertices.push_back(result_v); 
          }  
        }
        else
        {
          if (!copied_arr_new_boundary_vertices.is_defined(v))
            // new vertex inside the face
            result_special_vertices.push_back(result_v);
          else if (copied_arr_special_vertices.is_defined(v))
            result_special_vertices.push_back(result_v);
        }
      }
    }

    void set_current_intersection_type(Multiplicity t)
    {
      itype = t;
    }
  protected:

    bool is_face_ok(Face_handle face)
    {
      // is this face a part of the original face?
      // check in the copied_face_parts map
      return (copied_face_parts.is_defined(face));
    }

    bool is_boundary_edge(Halfedge_handle he)
    {
      return (copied_arr_boundary_halfedges.is_defined(he));
    }

    bool is_original_boundary_vertex(Vertex_handle v)
    {
      return (copied_arr_orig_vertices.is_defined(v));
    }
    bool is_boundary_vertex(Vertex_handle v)
    {
      return (copied_arr_orig_vertices.is_defined(v) ||
              copied_arr_new_boundary_vertices.is_defined(v));
    }

  protected:
    // this zone visitor knows how to insert the given subcurves into the
    // minimization diagram. we use it to insert the subcurves we want (which
    // are in the given original face)
    Md_insert_zone_visitor insert_visitor;

    Minimization_diagram_2 &copied_arr;
    Minimization_diagram_2 &result_arr;
    Face_handle            result_original_face;
    
    // mappings between features in the 2 arrangements
    Halfedges_map &map_halfedges;
    Vertices_map  &map_vertices;
    Faces_map     &map_faces;

    // output lists
    Halfedges_list &result_special_edges;
    Halfedges_w_type_list &result_new_edges;
    Faces_list     &result_face_parts;
    Vertices_list  &result_special_vertices;

    // helper collections (for copied_arr features)
    Halfedges_hash        copied_arr_boundary_halfedges;
    Vertices_hash         copied_arr_orig_vertices;
    Vertices_hash         copied_arr_new_boundary_vertices;
    Vertices_to_edges_map copied_vertices_to_halfedges;    

    Halfedges_hash        copied_arr_special_edges;
    Halfedges_hash_w_type copied_arr_new_edges;
    Faces_hash            copied_face_parts;
    Vertices_hash         copied_arr_special_vertices;

    // this observer will take care of the result arrangegment
    Copy_observer        md_copy_observer;

    // this observer will keep all our information in the helper collections
    // during the insert process
    // (the special features info, boundary info, new_edges)
    Copied_face_observer md_observer;
    
    // for using its methods
    Self * parent;

    // current type of interection curve that is inserted
    Multiplicity itype;
  };

  // this minimization diagram observer updates data in new faces created
  class New_faces_observer : public Md_observer
  {
  public:
    typedef typename Minimization_diagram_2::Face_handle Face_handle;

    New_faces_observer(Minimization_diagram_2& arr)
      : Md_observer(arr)
    {}
    virtual ~New_faces_observer() {}

    virtual void after_split_face(Face_handle org_f,
                                  Face_handle new_f,
                                  bool)
    {

      // update the new face's aux_data from original face
      if (org_f->get_aux_is_set(0))
        new_f->set_aux_source(0, org_f->get_aux_source(0));
      if (org_f->get_aux_is_set(1))
        new_f->set_aux_source(1, org_f->get_aux_source(1));
    }

  };

  //! The geometry traits object.
  const Traits * m_traits;

  //! Indicates whether the geometry traits object should be freed up.
  bool own_traits;

  //! The type of envelope (ENVELOPE_LOWER or ENVELOPE_UPPER).
  Envelope_type  type; 
};

#undef HE_COMP_RES

CGAL_END_NAMESPACE

#endif
