HPGL File Documentation
Overview
Feature | Value |
---|---|
File Extension | .hpgl |
MIME Type | application/vnd.hp-HPGL |
File Type | Vector Graphic File |
Developed by | Hewlett-Packard |
Initial Release | 1977 |
Primary Usage | Instruction file for plotters |
Character Encoding | ASCII |
Compression | None (Typically uncompressed) |
Structure | Series of ASCII command sequences |
Plotter Control Commands | IN , SP , PD , etc. |
Coordinate System | Absolute or Relative |
Command Syntax | Two-letter mnemonic followed by parameters |
Graphical Primitives | Points, Lines, Polygons, Circles, Arcs |
File Creation Programs | AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator (with a plugin), CorelDRAW |
Editing Programs | HPGL Viewer, Inkscape (with a plugin) |
Maximum Resolution | Device-dependent |
Color Support | Depends on the plotting device |
Multi-page Support | No |
Binary Format Variant | HPGL/2 |
Scalability | High (As a vector format) |
Common Alternatives | SVG, DXF |
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