GVU Technical Report Number:
GIT-GVU-94-37
Title:
WiMP (Widgets, Menus, and Pointing) Design Tools for Virtual Environments
Authors:
Doug Bowman
Larry F. Hodges
Abstract:
Many early virtual environment (VE) applications were simple
walkthroughs. The effect was intended to be visual, with little or no
direct manipulation of the space by the user. A logical next step is
the creation of interfaces and tools that allow a user to design within
an immersive space. In this paper we identify issues and desired
attributes for immersive design tools. We also describe a preliminary
design metaphor, WiMP, that combines menus, pointing, direct
manipulation, and widgets to provide a useful set of design tools.
Keywords:
Virtual environments, immersive design tools, menus, pointing, direct
manipulation, widgets
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