“The Postscript Page Description Language” Chaired by Leo Hourvitz

Conference:

SIGGRAPH 1990

Type(s):

• Courses

Entry Number: 20

Title:

The Postscript Page Description Language

Course Organizer(s):

• Leo Hourvitz

Presenter(s)/Author(s):

• Leo Hourvitz
• Ken Anderson
• Linda Gass
• John F. Sherman

Abstract:

Course Description

Introduces the PostScript page description language- a powerful, programmable interface to imaging systems used for both printer and screen graphics. Begins with defining the role PostScript plays in an imaging system, and then explains the PostScript imaging model used by PostScript and language features. Covers uses of the PostScript language as a graphics exchange format, and newer developments such as Display PostScript and color extensions. Allows the attendee with a programming background to leave with a working knowledge of PostScript.

Contents/Schedule PDF:

• The Postscript Page Description Language Contents/Schedule

Contributed By:

Mary Whitton

Location:

Charles Babbage Institute Archives, University of Minnesota

Overview Page:

SIGGRAPH 1990: Courses