[comp.graphics] dataformats for exchange of

jhee@oce.nl (Joris Heerkens) (07/23/87)

I'm interested in dataformats for the exchange of graphics,
especially business and presentation graphics, between
different systems, e.g. to incorporate these graphics in
documents.

Can anyone tell me which formats are used for this purpose,
if there are any (de facto) standards, where I can find more
information (references to books or articles), etc.?

Joris Heerkens

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thom@hpfcdq.HP.COM (Tom Morrissey) (07/27/87)

You might want to look at the CGM (Computer Graphics Metafile).  It is 
an ISO (and ANSI) standard: IS 8632 (parts 1-4) (ANS 122.1 - 122.4).  For
a good overview of the CGM see "IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications",
August 1986, Volume 6, Number 8, pages 24-32.  The CGM is designed for
graphics image information interchange.  It is currently defined for 
2D graphics information.

Hope that helps.
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