The VB-10/C Interactive Graphics Terminal is a high-performance, interactive display system designed for the PDP-10 time-sharing environment. This guide provides comprehensive information on the system's architecture, including its integration with the 340/C display, memory management, and advanced features like memory protection and raster mode.
Key sections of this manual include:
- Software Routines: Detailed documentation for Fortran and LISP-based display routines for generating pictures, points, vectors, and text.
- Interactive Features: Instructions for using the light pen and the Rand Tablet for inputting graphical data.
- Advanced Functionality: Information on three-dimensional graphics capabilities, including matrix operations, translation, rotation, and perspective.
- Error Handling: An appendix listing potential error messages to assist in debugging and troubleshooting display programs.