Title :
A PHIGS-based graphics input interface for spatial-mechanism design
Author :
Thatch, B.R. ; Myklebust, A.
Author_Institution :
Jonathan Corp., Norfolk, VA, USA
fDate :
3/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A graphics preprocessor that interactively assists in the definition of spatial-mechanism problems is described. Methods of depth cueing and six-degree-of-freedom data entry are presented. To achieve graphics device independence, the proposed graphics standard PHIGS (Programmer´s Hierarchical Interactive Graphics System) has been used. Examples of applications include generation of input commands for the Integrated Mechanisms Program (IMP) and generation of input for spatial-mechanism synthesis routines.<>
Keywords :
CAD; engineering graphics; mechanical engineering computing; standards; user interfaces; CAD; Integrated Mechanisms Program; PHIGS; depth cueing; engineering graphics; graphics input interface; graphics preprocessor; graphics standard; mechanical CAE; six-degree-of-freedom data entry; spatial-mechanism design; user interfaces; Animation; Application software; Computer graphics; Guidelines; Humans; Interference; Process design; Software design; Solid modeling; Visualization; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Influenza, Human; Periodicity; Pneumococcal Infections; Population Surveillance; Prospective Studies; Regression Analysis; Seasons; Statistics, Nonparametric; Time Factors;
Journal_Title :
Computer Graphics and Applications, IEEE
