Building novel Web3D user interfaces

Abstract

In this paper, we describe and reflect on our experiences building a full-featured Web3D design tool for architects and structural engineers: the Structure And Form Analysis System (SAFAS). The SAFAS intends to tighten the design cycle for space frame structures by coupling an interactive 3D design interface with a structural simulation server. In this way, users can iteratively design, evaluate and compare their structures with real forces, loads and displacements. The client design tool was implemented in Java using a Model-View-Controller pattern, using the open-source Xj3D toolkit as the 3D 'View'. We describe the design and realization of a full-featured Web3D User Interface and application and demonstrate that the use of software design patterns provides improved compatibility and code re-use across platforms. We reflect on this experience and the fuzzy boundary between 'application' and 'general-purpose' scene graph standards.

Exploring The Model-View-Controller (MVC) Architecture: A Broad Analysis of Market and Technological Applications

“…Technologies Using MVC are: 1) Web Development: MVC is widely adopted in web development frameworks across various programming languages. Key technologies include Java (frameworks like Spring MVC allow for the creation of dynamic and robust web applications) [4][5][6][7], .NET (ASP.NET MVC framework is used extensively for building enterprise-level web applications) [8,9], and JavaScript (Frameworks like Angular, React, and Vue.js use variations of MVC principles to enhance front-end development) [10]; 2. Mobile Applications: MVC is employed in the development of mobile applications to manage complex user interfaces and data interactions, particularly in iOS Development.…”