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An Introduction to Computer Color Graphics
Company:
Tektronix
Part:
070-5239-01
Date:
1987-05
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Introducing Color Graphics
What is a color graphics system?
Color graphics display
Computing device
Programs
File storage
Output devices
Color hard copy
Input devices
Chapter 2
Applications of Color Graphics
Presentation graphics
Lists
Charts and simple drawings
Graphs
Preparing presentations
Data base access for quality control and evaluation
Technical data analysis and representation
Two-dimensional layout and design
Electronic design
Drafting and technical illustration
Facilities layout and design
Textile design
Process control
Three-dimensional modeling and design
Mechanical design
Surgical planning
Integrated design and manufacturing
Chapter 3
Basic Raster Graphics
Basic color raster operation
How a picture is displayed
Approaches to computer graphics
Character cell graphics
Pixel graphics
Vector graphics
Chapter 4
Tek-Style Graphics
Graphics area and dialog area
Terminal space
Graphics primitives
Vectors
Arcs
Panels
Markers
Graphtext
Segments
Host and local segments
Advantages of local segments
Using local segments
Zoom and pan
Graphics surfaces
Views and viewports
Graphics input
Pixel graphics and character cell graphics
Graphics output
Background copy
Chapter 5
Using Your 4200 Series Terminal
Creating a picture
Displaying a stored picture
Creating a stored picture
Creating pictures from the keyboard
Editing a picture
Changing only the display
Creating effective displays with color
Using color effectively
Locating and highlighting information
Comparing information
Including text in a picture
Guidelines for using text in pictures
Seeing detail in a picture
Creating and using a menu
Multilayered displays
Showing depth
3D stereoscopic displays
Text editing on a 4200 Series terminal
Using segments
Defining a segment
Converting 4010 pictures to 4200 pictures
Creating interactive graphics
Protecting part of a picture
Deleting a segment
Moving a segment
Copying a segment
Editing a segment
Chapter 6
Selecting a Color Graphics System
Will a color graphics system be difficult to implement?
Initial planning and setup
Long-term operation
Terminal or PC?
Tek-style graphics on PC platforms
Terminal or workstation?
Cost
Size of application
Augmenting host resources
What color graphics features do I need?
Bright, stable display
Display characteristics
Adequate terminal space
Graphics feature set
Speed
Color capability
Alphanumeric capability
Multi-host communications and coax operation
Hard copy compatibility
Family compatibility
Do I need distributed processing?
Is software support available?
Is the software compatible with my operating system?
Does the software support my hardware?
Will an existing software package meet my needs?
Will I need to modify the package later?
Will I need to write the software?
Can I get fast, quality graphics output?
Appendix A
Information Sources
Appendix B
Tektronix Field Offices
Appendix C
Feature Summaries
Appendix D
Graphics Software Products
