Title :
A language for molecular visualization
Author :
Palmer, Thomas C.
Author_Institution :
North Carolina Supercomput. Center, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
fDate :
5/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The features and implementation of Pdbq, a special-purpose, interpreted language based on the C programing language, are described. Pdbq provides data types, control structures, operators, and built-in functions for specifying visualization mappings. The language arose from research into the specification of novel geometries from molecular data. Pdbq´s data types, flow control, built-in functions, and global variables are discussed. Visualization examples using the language are presented.<>
Keywords :
C language; computer graphics; high level languages; visual programming; C programing language; Pdbq; built-in functions; control structures; data types; flow control; global variables; interpreted language; molecular data; molecular visualization; novel geometries; operators; special purpose language; visualization mappings; Animation; Computer graphics; Data visualization; Filters; Geometry; Libraries; Pipelines; Prototypes; Rendering (computer graphics); Space exploration;
Journal_Title :
Computer Graphics and Applications, IEEE
