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    • Bioinformatics
    • Scientific Visualization

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    • Navigating large, multi-scale hierarchical 3D models, such as those in structural biology, presents significant challenges due to vast data spaces and spatial density.
    • Traditional 2D navigation methods and single-scale metaphors are inadequate for exploring complex structures like viruses or small molecules within these models.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an effective method for browsing hierarchical 3D models that addresses the limitations of existing navigation techniques.
    • To enhance the exploration of complex, multi-scale scientific data, with a specific focus on large molecular models.

    Main Methods:

    • The proposed method integrates 2D hierarchical structure navigation (clicks on nodes, links, icons) with 3D spatial data visualization.
    • Active labels, termed HyperLabels, are employed to facilitate user interaction, allowing clicks to select and explore substructures.
    • A breadcrumbs panel is utilized for orientation and upward traversal within the model hierarchy.

    Main Results:

    • The HyperLabels enable seamless transitions between different levels of detail within the 3D model.
    • The visualization dynamically adjusts to reveal the inner composition of selected subparts, supporting in-depth exploration.
    • The system successfully demonstrated hierarchical 3D model browsing using two exemplary meso-scale biology models.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented approach offers a powerful solution for navigating complex hierarchical 3D data, overcoming limitations of traditional methods.
    • This method significantly improves the exploration of multi-scale and spatially dense scientific models, particularly in structural biology.
    • The integration of interactive labels and hierarchical navigation provides an intuitive user experience for complex data visualization.