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Virtual reality aided design of parts and assemblies

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Current virtual reality (VR) systems provide an enormous potential for enhancing the visualization of 3D-design drafts. Based on new navigation techniques the designer is able to interact, model in a more intuitive and efficient way. In our contribution we present a novel interaction metaphor that facilitates the synthesis of efficient virtual reality interaction and visualization techniques with modern feature based CAD systems. We present “NAVIMODE”, an alternative approach for navigation, manipulation and selection, to combine the advantages of VR and CAD systems. The design engineer has the chance to design in his/her habitual environment using the advantage of virtual reality concurrently.

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  1. Institute for Machine Tools and Production Processes, Chemnitz University of Technology, Reichenhainer Strae 70, 09126, Chemnitz, Germany

    R. Neugebauer, D. Weidlich & H. Zickner

  2. Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology Chemnitz, Reichenhainer Strae 88, 09126, Chemnitz, Germany

    R. Neugebauer, D. Weidlich & T. Polzin

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Neugebauer, R., Weidlich, D., Zickner, H. et al. Virtual reality aided design of parts and assemblies. Int J Interact Des Manuf 1, 15–20 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008-007-0008-2

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