Collaborative 3D Terrain Editing Application

  • Authors

    • Mahyuddin K.M. Nasution
    • Jos Timanta Tarigan
    • Ivan Jaya
    • Sri Melvani Hardi
    • Syahriol Sitorus
    2018-12-16
    https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i4.40.24075
  • Collaborative Work, Computer Graphic, Client-Server Systems

  • Abstract

    In 3D content creation, developing a terrain may be time consuming due to most of current 3D applications require a vast terrain. In this paper, we introduce a collaborative terrain editor that allows multiple users to collaborate in real time. The objective of the application is to increase the productivity in developing a vast terrain in 3D environment. The application is based on a client server architecture where each editor applications are connected to a single server that collects and distributes the editing process done by each user. We perform our test in a local area network environment with multiple clients connected to a server and observe the performance and the usability of the software. The test results show the system is capable to perform real-time collaborative terrain editing with insignificant delay. Moreover, most of our users agree that using the system may increase the speed in 3D terrain creation.

     

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    K.M. Nasution, M., Timanta Tarigan, J., Jaya, I., Melvani Hardi, S., & Sitorus, S. (2018). Collaborative 3D Terrain Editing Application. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 7(4.40), 57-60. https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i4.40.24075

    Received date: 2018-12-16

    Accepted date: 2018-12-16

    Published date: 2018-12-16