“The Metric Cursor” by Stein and Coquillart
Conference:
Type(s):
Interest Area:
- Gaming & Interactive
Title:
- The Metric Cursor
Session/Category Title: 3D Interaction
Presenter(s)/Author(s):
Abstract:
The Metric Cursor, a multi-purpose 3D cursor, does not require several windows and combines 3D dis placement and reorientation with measuring facilities for distances and angles.
References:
1. Bier, E.A. (1990). Snap-dragging in three dimensions. Computer Graphics (1990 Symposium on Interactive 3D Graphics), 24 (2), 193-204.
2. Nielson, G.M. & Olsen, D.R., Jr. (1986). Direct manipulation techniques for 3D objects using 2D locator devices. Proceedings of 1986 Workshop on Interactive 3D Graphics, 175-182.
