Asymptote (vector graphics language)

Asymptote
The Asymptote logo (SVG file created with Asymptote)
Paradigmimperative, typesetting
Designed byAndy Hammerlindl, John C. Bowman, Tom Prince
First appeared2004; 20 years ago (2004)
Stable release
2.92[1] / 8 October 2024; 34 days ago (8 October 2024)
Typing disciplinestrong
Implementation languageC++
OSCross-platform
LicenseLGPL
Websiteasymptote.sourceforge.io
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Asymptote is a descriptive vector graphics language – developed by Andy Hammerlindl, John C. Bowman (University of Alberta), and Tom Prince – which provides a natural coordinate-based framework for technical drawing. Asymptote runs on all major platforms (Unix, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows). It is free software, available under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL).

  1. ^ "Release 2.92". 8 October 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.