3D Product Hierarchy Editing Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current computer-aided design (CAD) systems require users to navigate complex 2D representations and text references to perform editing operations, making the process cumbersome and requiring multiple actions, especially when modifying product structures.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method that displays a three-dimensional representation of a product hierarchy, allowing users to select and perform actions directly on 3D modeled objects, such as duplication, deletion, and reorganization, using a graphical user interface with features like expanded and collapsed views, turntables, and drag-and-drop operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users navigate complex 2D representations and text references to perform editing operations, then product structure editing can be achieved, but the process becomes cumbersome and requires multiple actions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from traditional 2D representation to a 3D representation of the product hierarchy. Users can now select and edit objects directly in 3D space, eliminating the need to navigate complex 2D menus and text references. This dimensional change makes the editing process more intuitive and reduces the number of actions required.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a copy mechanism where the 3D visual selection is copied to the editing operation. When users select objects in the 3D view, this selection is automatically transferred to the editing context, eliminating the need to manually navigate through multiple menus and text-based interfaces to perform the same operations.
2Productivity
If users switch between 2D and 3D views to perform editing operations, then comprehensive product manipulation is possible, but efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the 3D visualization and editing functions into a single integrated view. Users can perform selection, manipulation, and editing operations directly within the 3D environment without switching to separate 2D views or text-based interfaces. This consolidation eliminates time loss associated with view switching and improves overall editing efficiency.
3Ease of operation
If traditional menu-based interfaces are used for product editing, then precise control over editing operations is achieved, but user-friendliness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical menu-navigation system with a direct 3D manipulation interface. Instead of requiring users to navigate through hierarchical menus and text references, the system allows direct selection and manipulation of objects in 3D space, making the interface more user-friendly while maintaining precise control over editing operations.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a computer implemented method for editing a product. The product comprises three-dimensional modeled objects. The method comprises the step of displaying a three-dimensional representation of a hierarchy of the three-dimensional modeled objects. The three-dimensional modeled objects are displayed three-dimensionally in the representation. The method further comprises the step of selecting at least one of the displayed three-dimensional modeled objects. The method further comprises the step of performing an action on the selected object. The hierarchy is edited upon the performing of the action.