Graphics Language Object System

graphics, language (GLOS) A language with statements for

describing graphics objects (line, circle, polygon, etc.),

written by Michael J McLean and Brian Hicks at the University

of Queensland, St. Lucia in 1978. New objects are defined

using procedures. 2-D transformations are context dependent

and may be nested.

[M.J. McLean, "The Semantics of Computer Drafting Languages",

PhD thesis, University of Queensland, 1978].

[Hicks, B.W., and McLean, M.J. "A Graphic Language for

Describing Line Objects", Proceedings of the DECUS-Australia

August 1973 Symposium, Melbourne, 1973].

(2002-06-01)