Method for modeling using sketches

摘要

Three methods for converting sketch shapes into semantic elements by way of a semantic editor are disclosed. First, a method for conversion of a sketch shape that is part of a nested shape combination, which includes a sketch shape either hosting or nested within a semantic element. Second, a method for conversion of sketch shapes to semantic elements by storing sketch shape names and sketch shape descriptions in correlation with specific semantic elements and properties. The stored correlation is referenced for subsequent sketch shapes names or descriptions that are the same or a subset of the stored sketch shape name or description. Third, a method of conversion of one or more sketch shapes into a semantic template containing a plurality of semantic elements. Each of the one or more sketch shapes is mapped to a specific semantic element within the semantic template.

主权项

1. A method for converting a sketch shape into a semantic element, the method comprising the steps of:
receiving a request to convert a first sketch shape into a first semantic element, wherein the first sketch shape and a second semantic element are part of a first nested shape combination, wherein the first sketch shape includes a visual depiction corresponding to a first class of semantic descriptions, wherein the first semantic element is a visual depiction further including a first semantic description of the first class of semantic descriptions; determining that a first semantic relationship between the first semantic element and the second semantic element exists; and based on determining the first semantic relationship converting the first sketch shape to the first semantic element, such that the determined first semantic relationship is depicted between the second semantic element and first semantic element; wherein at least one of the steps is carried out using a computing device.