A 2D visual language for rapid 3D scene design

Summary

This thesis presents a system that generates 3D scenes from a 2D diagram format designed for user friendliness; with more geometric expressiveness and lower ink usage than classic topographic maps.

Keywords

Digitization, Computer science, Usability, Raster graphics, Computer graphics (images)

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