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This project is embedded in the framework of the development of a programming environment integrating symbolic, numeric and graphical tools, in an Artificial Intelligence approach. To carry out the interfacing between a Computer Algebra System and graphical tools the GKS graphical standard has been chosen. Franz-LISP was selected as the host language to implement the system.
Once the graphical kernel is implemented, the interface modules may be written by making use of the GKS primitives. These modules are of two types: the user's interface modules, which display mathematical expressions in human adapted forms, and the symbolic-graphical interface, which allows the plotting of mathematical functions.
Presently the graphical kernel is in test phase, and the interface modules are being specified. Some prototypes of the interface modules are also ready for testing.
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Bittencourt, G. (1988). Integration of graphical tools in a computer algebra system. In: Beth, T., Clausen, M. (eds) Applicable Algebra, Error-Correcting Codes, Combinatorics and Computer Algebra. AAECC 1986. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 307. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0039175
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