Drag´n Go: Simple and fast navigation in virtual environment

In this paper we introduce the Drag´n Go technique to navigate in multi-scale virtual 3d environment. This new technique takes its root from the point of interest (POI) [10] approach where the user selects a target to reach. The biggest difference between the two is that with Drag´n Go the user keeps full control of its position relative to the target as well as its traveling speed. The technique requires only a 2d input and consequently, can be used with a large amount of devices like mouse, touch or pen screen. We conducted preliminary experiment that highlights that Drag´n Go is an efficient and appreciated method for touch-based device and a competitive approach for mouse-based device.