Interactive reverse engineering of CAD models.

Reverse engineering Computer-Aided Design (CAD) models based on the original geometry is a valuable and challenging research problem that has numerous applications across various tasks. However, previous approaches have often relied on excessive manual interaction, leading to limitations in reconstruction speed. To mitigate this issue, in this study, we approach the reconstruction of a CAD model by sequentially constructing geometric primitives (such as vertices, edges, loops, and faces) and performing Boolean operations on the generated CAD modules. We address the complex reconstruction problem in four main steps. Firstly, we use a plane to cut the input mesh model and attain a loop cutting line, ensuring accurate normals. Secondly, the cutting line is automatically fitted to edges using primitive information and connected to form a primitive loop. This eliminates the need for time-consuming manual selection of each endpoint and significantly accelerates the reconstruction process. Subsequently, we construct the loop of primitives as a chunked CAD model through a series of CAD procedural operations, including extruding, lofting, revolving, and sweeping. Our approach incorporates an automatic height detection mechanism to minimize errors that may arise from manual designation of the extrusion height. Finally, by merging Boolean operations, these CAD models are assembled together to closely approximate the target geometry. We conduct a comprehensive evaluation of our algorithm using a diverse range of CAD models from both the Thingi10K dataset and real-world scans. The results validate that our method consistently delivers accurate, efficient, and robust reconstruction outcomes while minimizing the need for manual interactions. Furthermore, our approach demonstrates superior performance compared to competing methods, especially when applied to intricate geometries. • We develop a systematic CAD reconstruction pipeline for reverse engineering CAD modeling, which ensures faithful CAD reconstruction with high precision and significantly reduces the reliance on manual or interactive operations. • We introduce an algorithm for automatically determining the height of the extruding body, effectively reducing errors that may occur during its construction. • We develop an efficient algorithm that rapidly fits the cutting line of a model to a primitive loop. This approach significantly reduces the time required compared to manual construction methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]