A simplified graphics language for mini computers

In the past, input to high quality automatic drafting machines was generated by large general purpose computers. These computers, while very powerful and very fast, have generally been inaccessible to drafting room personnel. This inaccessibility has resulted in several problems including long turn‐around time, high cost of error correction, and lack of local control. To alleviate these problems, a drafting language was written which was designed to run on a small computer of the type used to control automatic drafting machines. This language provides a drafting room tool that is easy to use, works on local equipment, and allows easy error correction. This paper considers both prior art and current developments as related to the above situation.