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From: shore@adobe.UUCP (Andrew Shore)
Newsgroups: net.graphics
Subject: GKS query
Message-ID: <553@adobe.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 25-Apr-85 11:57:28 EDT
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Posted: Thu Apr 25 11:57:28 1985
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Adobe is interested in implementing some level of
translation or interface from GKS to PostScript (our
device-independent graphics language -- available on the
Apple LaserWriter and other laser printers).  We have no
"real-life" experience actually using GKS, and would like
some info from current users or implementors.

It seems that the best candidate "cut" for the interface is
at the VDM level.  First, there is the question of metafile
format and encoding.  Which metafile format is in widest
use?  We know of the Virtual Device Metafile (dpANS VDM)
and the ISO DIS7942 metafile.  The latter allows for two
encodings, text and binary.  Are there other formats in
use?

Second, there is the question of language bindings.  
We would be interested in providing an interface from
"C" -- what is the state of standardization in this area?

Any helpful comments or pointers would be greatly
appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
--Andy
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