PL(ID:7340/pl:010)

Picture drawing language 

for Picture Language

Giustini et al at McGill University 1978
References:
  • Giustini, R. D.; Levine, M. D.; and Malowany, A. S. "Picture generation using semantic nets" Comput. Gr. Image Process. 7, 1 (Feb. 1978), 1-29. view details Abstract: This paper describes a program which employs a semantic memory for the generation of simple line drawings. Input to the program is by means of a Picture Language (PL) whose syntax is also defined in this paper. The semantic memory used is modeled after Quillian's. Compilation of a PL input by the program results in the creation of a Short-Term Memory (STM) which partially defines the objects to be drawn. Any missing information which is necessary to draw the objects is supplied by the semantic memory. A number of examples which demonstrate some features and shortcomings of the system are described. The results of these examples demonstrate the feasibility of incorporating a semantic memory into the software of an interactive graphics display system.