Connection of sliders to 3D objects to allow easy user manipulation and viewing of objects
US5511157A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04845
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An easy to use method is practiced by the user of the computer system to allow for precise control of a displayed three dimensional object about any one of three perpendicular axes. A procedure is called which defines three "hot spots" for the X, Y and Z axes. These hot spots are displayed at the termini of displayed X, Y and Z axes having an origin at a centroid of the 3D object. The user then drags and drops sliders for each one of the axes, connecting each slider to one of the hot spots. Once connected the user may select a HIDE CONNECTION option and may further select a HIDE 3D AXES option so that the three sliders are displayed on the screen with the 3D object. Then by moving one or another of the sliders, the user may precisely rotate the 3D object about a corresponding axis to facilitate viewing of the object.
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