Abstract

A new tool for 3D visualization, modelling and refining free-form surfaces is presented. The tool is based on a plug-in developed to exploit the advantages of two commercial products: Autodesk Maya and Leonar3Do Virtual Reality Kit. The stereoscopic visualization feature of Maya and its 3D curve and surface editing functionalities are leveraged by the 3D input that can be delivered by using the 6 degree-of-freedom device provided by Leonar3Do kit. We have used a prototype system to model and modify freeform-based geometries, either constructed in Maya or imported from another CAD package.