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Graphical Kernel System
graphical kernel system[¦graf·i·kəl ′kər·nəl ‚sis·təm] (computer science) A standard system and language for creating two- and three-dimensional master graphics images on many types of display devices. Abbreviated GKS. Graphical Kernel System (graphics, standard)(GKS) The widely recognised standardANSI X3.124 for graphical input/output. GKS is worked on bythe ISO/IEC group JTC1/SC24. It provides applicationsprogrammers with standard methods of creating, manipulating,and displaying or printing computer graphics on differenttypes of computer graphics output devices. It provides anabstraction to save programmers from dealing with the detailedcapabilities and interfaces of specific hardware.
GKS defines a basic two-dimensional graphics system with:uniform input and output primitives; a uniform interface toand from a GKS metafile for storing and transferringgraphics information. It supports a wide range of graphicsoutput devices including such as printers, plotters,vector graphics devices, storage tubes, refresh displays, raster displays, and microfilm recorders.AcronymsSeeGKS |