A survey of sketch-based 3-D modeling techniques

A 3-Dimensional Modeling System Inspired by the Cognitive Process of Sketching

Three-dimensional computer modeling software is becoming an increasingly important application to modern artists, designers, engineers, architects, and even laypersons. Where modeling applications were once extremely expensive and complex—available only to large businesses and institutions—recent advances in commodity computer hardware and the spread of consumer demand now places these applicat...

Sketch-based modeling: A survey

User interfaces in modeling have traditionally followed the WIMP (Window, Icon, Menu, Pointer) paradigm. Though functional and very powerful, they can also be cumbersome and daunting to a novice user, and creating a complex model requires considerable expertise and effort. A recent trend is toward more accessible and natural interfaces, which has lead to sketch-based interfaces for modeling (SB...

Computational Support for Sketching in Design: A Review

Computational support for sketching is an exciting research area at the intersection of design research, human–computer interaction, and artificial intelligence. Despite the prevalence of software tools, most designers begin their work with physical sketches. Modern computational tools largely treat design as a linear process beginning with a specific problem and ending with a specific solution...

Algorithms and Interfaces for Sketch - Based 3 D Modeling

An evaluation of user experience with a sketch-based 3D modeling system

With the availability of pen-enabled digital hardware, sketch-based 3D modeling is becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to traditional methods in many design environments. To date, a variety of methodologies and implemented systems have been proposed that all seek to make sketching the primary interaction method for 3D geometric modeling. While many of these methods are promising, a ...