Title :
FreeSculptor: a computer-aided freeform design environment
Author :
Wu, Kuo-Cheng ; Fernando, Terrence ; Tawfik, Hissam
Author_Institution :
Central for Virtual Environ., Salford Univ., UK
Abstract :
This paper proposes an interactive freeform design modeling system, named FreeSculptor, which comprises 2D (two-dimensional) constraint-based sketching, advanced 3D (three-dimensional) modeling and haptic force-feedback devices. FreeSculptor adopts energy-based deformable modeling, which allows users to sculpt 3D virtual objects interactively. We investigate interaction metaphors for promoting creativity during the design phase.
Keywords :
graphical user interfaces; haptic interfaces; solid modelling; 2D constraint-based sketching; 3D virtual object; FreeSculptor; advanced 3D modeling; computer-aided design; energy-based deformable modeling; freeform design; freeform sketching; haptic force-feedback device; interaction metaphor; interactive sculpture; interactive system; modeling system; three-dimensional; two-dimensional; Costs; Deformable models; Design automation; Haptic interfaces; Hardware; Job design; Mathematical model; Process design; Shape; User interfaces;
Conference_Titel :
Geometric Modeling and Graphics, 2003. Proceedings. 2003 International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-1985-7
DOI :
10.1109/GMAG.2003.1219686
