The Graphical Kernel System: A Standards Implementation.
Abstract
This effort implemented a subset of the Graphical Kernel System (GKS) to provide a device-independent graphics application development environment. The host development system consists of an Intel 310 microcomputer operating under XENIX with C as the development language. The major input and output functions of a level Oa GKS implementation are supported. The requirement for device independence, portability, and system extensibility were met through the development of a well structured, modular system. A centralized device control structure was established that allows quick and simple upgrades to the system. A graphical modelling environment providing hierarchically-structured, object-oriented operations and metafile archiving capability was postulated. This modelling environment was developed as a specific application for this GKS implementation; however, it could be modified to work with most any system supporting interactive graphics. This GKS implementation and proposed modelling environment serves as an effective base for development of future implementations. More advanced graphics systems in concert with the evolution of graphical standards can be developed and integrated by using some of the implementation techniques developed during this effort. (Theses).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA178583
Entities
People
- Michael W. Denny
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology