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In this chapter, a brief history of sketch-based and calligraphic interfaces is given, from the SketchPad era up to the state of the art. An overview of the challenges faced by developers and researchers in sketch-based interfaces is included, such as input recognition, mode detection and selection, error handling, user training, and hardware considerations, along with a discussion of how subsequent chapters relate to and address these challenges. This chapter also presents a survey of sketch-based applications in 3D modeling, with a categorization based on how the sketched input is interpreted. The three main interpretation modes—to create a 3D model, to add details to an existing model, and to deform or manipulate a model—are illustrated with examples from canonical and recent work.
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Calligraphic Interfaces, also known as Calligraphic User Interfaces, designate a family of computer applications organized around human-created drawings whether they are used to depict shapes, prepare designs, generate ideas, or simply to enter commands or depictions into a computer [14].
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mode_(computer_interface), accessed October 2010.
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Samavati, F.F., Olsen, L., Jorge, J.A. (2011). Introduction. In: Jorge, J., Samavati, F. (eds) Sketch-based Interfaces and Modeling. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-812-4_1
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