HPGL/2 interpreter software converts HPGL/2 printer commands into graphics that can be displayed on a computer or plotted on a printer. It makes the printing process easier for people who use different models or brands of plotters.
The HPGL/2 interpreter HPGS was developed by EV-i Informationstechnologie GmbH back in 2004. Initially, the software was created as a component of a closed internet platform meant for document exchange. At first, there was consideration about the redundancy of creating an HPGL/2 interpreter since it believed that the work had already been done. However, after evaluating several options, it became apparent that it would be feasible to utilize open source code for their project.
After two weeks of intensive coding, the initial programming of HPGS was up and running. Since then, the software has been further developed to accommodate the desired goals. The team requires a reasonable quality of the parser and to follow through; they maintain a testsuite of real-world HPGL/2 files.
At the moment, the testsuite is not a component of HPGS because the files may contain sensitive information. These are the files that belong to their customers. However, this feature will not detract from the software's efficacy. In conclusion, HPGS has been a reliable HPGL/2 interpreter that has met the needs of many of its users.
After two weeks of intensive coding, the initial programming of HPGS was up and running. Since then, the software has been further developed to accommodate the desired goals. The team requires a reasonable quality of the parser and to follow through; they maintain a testsuite of real-world HPGL/2 files.
At the moment, the testsuite is not a component of HPGS because the files may contain sensitive information. These are the files that belong to their customers. However, this feature will not detract from the software's efficacy. In conclusion, HPGS has been a reliable HPGL/2 interpreter that has met the needs of many of its users.
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