Graphical Kernel System

Graphical Kernel System ( GKS ) was the first ISO standard for computer graphics ( ISO / IEC 7942 ), he was introduced in 1977. In Germany he was previously regulated in accordance with DIN 66252. In German-speaking GKS is also referred to as Graphical Kernel System. Major contribution to the development contributes Professor José Luís Encarnação.

It is the Graphical Kernel System for an Application Programming Interface for two -dimensional linear and vector graphics, developed independently of platform and programming language.

Implementations

  • OpenVMS GKS (Development and Run -Time)
  • GKS - UI - JAPANESE (Development and Run -Time)
  • GKS3D (Development and Run -Time)

Structure

GKS is vector -oriented and based on input and output primitives Primitive:

Another central concept in GKS is the workstation, but their semantics does not match the workstation in information technology, but also stands for an abstract graphical Aus-/Eingabegerät.

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