CAD, sketch, solid model, reconstruction
In a computerized society, the importance of three-dimensional (3D)
models is increasing rapidly. Although solid modelers are popular tools, sketches
such as two-dimensional (2D) line drawings are important, especially for designers,
because sketches of 3D objects can be drawn easily. We have developed a method
to automatically convert sketches into 3D models. However, convertible sketches
are strictly limited in the method. Herein, a new method is proposed that can
handle more sketches compared with our past method. In this method, sketch
faces are introduced and various types of sketch features are defined to obtain
solutions. Herein, a detailed algorithm is explained, and four examples are
indicated to clarify the effectiveness and practicability of this method.
Method to Automatically Convert Sketches of Mechanical Objects into 3D Models
Research papers (academic journals)
