Sun periodically issues technical documents refered to as "White
Papers". The most recent one distributed to Sun Field Offices is
"Sun Phigs/Sun GKS White Paper". As there is no abstract, I have
included the table of contents. To obtain copies, contact your
local Sun Rep.
-johnj
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Sun Phigs/Sun GKS White Paper
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Chapter 1. Graphics Standards
1.1 Overview
1.2 Choosing a Graphics Standard

Chapter 2. SunPHIGS Overview
2.1 Sun PHIGS
2.2 PHIGS/PHIGS+
2.3 Platforms and Configurations
2.4 SunPHIGS Performance
2.5 The Future of SunPHIGS

Chapter 3. PHIGS and PHIGS+ Product Descriptions
3.1 PHIGS Geatures and Descriptions
3.2 PHIGS+ Features and Descriptions
3.3 SunPHIGS Features and Functionality
3.4 SunPHIGS Implementation
3.5 PHIGS Viewing Pipeline
3.6 Applications
3.7 Additional References

Chapter 4. SunGKS Overview
4.1 SunGKS
4.2 GKS
4.3 Platforms and Configurations
4.4 SunGKS Performance
4.5 The Future of GKS

Chapter 5. GKS Product Description
5.1 GKS Features and Descriptions
5.2 SunGKS Features and Functionality
5.3 GKS Viewing Pipeline
5.4 Applications
5.5 Additional References

Appendix A. PHIGS Functions
A.1 PHIGS Functions
A.2 Escape Mechanism Functions
A.3 Inquire Functions

Appendix B. PHIGS Sample Program

Appendix C. GKS Functions
C.1 GKS Functions
C.2 Inquire Functions