1. LaserSVG: Responsive Laser-Cutter Templates
- Author
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Heller, Florian, Ramakers, Raf, and Luyten, Kris
- Subjects
Computer Science - Human-Computer Interaction ,Computer Science - Graphics ,H.5.2 - Abstract
Laser cutters take vector data for the shapes they cut or engrave as input, however, re-using a given design with different material or on a different machine requires adaptation of the template. Unfortunately, vector drawings lack the semantic information required for an automated adjustment to new parameters, making the manual adjustment a tedious and error-prone process for end-users. We present LaserSVG, a standard-compliant vector-based file format, software library, and authoring tool to specify, generate, exchange and re-use responsive laser-cutting templates. With LaserSVG, designers can easily turn their vector-drawings into parametric templates that end-users can easily adjust to new materials or production parameters. Our tools provide various functions for parametric design that allows end-users and designers to adapt objects while ensuring overall consistency of the results., Comment: As Submitted to ACM CHI2020
- Published
- 2022