Graphics Translators for Computer-Aided Drafting and Design: Interface Alternatives for the A/E Community.

Abstract

Increased development and competition in the computer-aided graphics industry has produced many advanced systems for architecture and engineering (A/E). However, this growth in technology has come without standardization, making it difficult or impossible to transfer data between dissimilar systems. Graphics translators are studied for potential in transferring A/E information from one system to another. Two types of translators are considered--direct and nuetral--with neutral formats showing more promise industry-wide. Progress by professional organizations in standardizing a neutral graphics translator is discussed. Originator-supplied keywords include: Computer aided design, Computer graphics, and Drafting.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA148892

Entities

People

  • L. M. Golish
  • L. W. Emberley

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Corporations
  • Data Processing
  • Database Management Systems
  • Databases
  • Engineering
  • Geometry
  • Graphics
  • Standards
  • Test Methods
  • Three Dimensional
  • Translations
  • Two Dimensional

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  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Software Engineering