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vector graphics

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The representation of a digital image as points, lines and other geometric entities. All computer-aided design (CAD), drawing and diagramming programs create vector graphics formats, such as AI, DXF and WMF (see graphics formats). Vector graphics and "bitmapped graphics" are the two fundamental structures for digital images (see graphics for details).


(graphics)vector graphics - (Sometimes called "object-oriented" graphics, though it's nothing to do with object-oriented programming). The representation of separate shapes such as lines, polygons and text, and groups of such objects, as opposed to bitmaps. The advantage of vector graphics ("drawing") programs over bitmap ("paint") editors is that multiple overlapping elements can be manipulated independently without using differenet layers for each one. It is also easier to render an object at different sizes and to transform it in other ways without worrying about image resolution and pixels.

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With these applications, users can build Web sites, create interactive content, generate Web graphics, and incorporate vector graphics.
This integrated suite of multimedia and Web development products allows students, teachers and administrators to build Web sites and applications with Dreamweaver, create interactive content and applications with Macromedia Flash, generate and optimize Web graphics with Fireworks mid incorporate vector graphics with FreeHand.
Because images are created with vector graphics, rather than pixels, Flash animation can appear as high-quality full-motion animation on television, without distortion or pixilation, he said.
 
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