HPG File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
Format Name HPGL Plot File
File Extension .hpgl, .hp, .hpg, .plt
Developed By Hewlett-Packard
Type of Format Vector Graphic
Primary Use Plotter documents, CAD drawings
ASCII Based Yes
Binary Based No
Compression Not inherently supported
MIME Type application/vnd.hp-HPGL
Open Format Yes
Printable Document Yes
Resolution-independent Yes
2D / 3D support Primarily 2D, with extensions for 3D
Command Instructions Pen movements, drawing commands
File Structure Series of ASCII commands
Create Date 1970s
Application Support Various CAD and plotting software
Modification Possibility Yes, with appropriate software
Advantages Widely supported, simple to understand and modify
Limitations Limited to basic vector graphics, less suitable for complex imagery