Cancels and replaces the first edition (1985). Specifies a set of functions for computer graphics programming, the graphical kernel system. Provides functions for two dimensional graphical output, the storage and dynamic modification of pictures, and operator input. Applicabe to a wide range of applications that produce two dimensional pictures on vector or raster graphical devices in monochrome or colour.


ISO/IEC 7942-1:1994

Information technology — Computer graphics and image processing — Graphical Kernel System (GKS) — Part 1: Functional description