SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is a family of specifications of XML-based file format for describing two-dimensional vector graphics, both static and dynamic (interactive or animated). The SVG specification is an open standard that has been under development by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) since 1999. SVG images and their behaviours are defined in XML text files. This means that they can be searched, indexed, scripted and, if required, compressed.
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Creating Graphics for Both Web Pages and PDA Displays 
Today, the most common graphic file format used on web pages is raster, which has certain limitations. A new technology called Scalable Vector Graphics is emerging as the raster alternative. SVG files contain all the traits of normal vector graphics. Their unique properties make them more suitable for mobile product displays. By comparing and contrasting SVG and raster traits, one can best determine the correct file format for specific end output displays.
Kubik, Sara. STC Proceedings (2003). Design>Graphic Design>Standards>SVG
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Dither Scatterplots with XSLT and SVG
Use XSLT and SVG to offset points in X-Y scatterplots so they do not plot on top of each other.
O'Reilly and Associates (2005). Articles>Graphic Design>XML>SVG
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Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is an XML format that describes scale-independent graphics, with good support in free software and commercial tools. In this installment, David introduces scripting and animation with SVG, and touches on manipulating SVG through DOM. Because SVG is XML, it lends itself to transformation and/or generation with any of the tools and libraries you might use for XML generally.
Mertz, David. IBM (2005). Design>Web Design>Graphic Design>SVG
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SVG is fun, sophisticated, and full of possibilities - and one day it'll change the way we view the Web.
Blatner, David. Adobe Magazine (1999). Design>Graphic Design>Standards>SVG
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The Suitability of SVG for Deploying Wireless Applications
The wireless world is at a crossroads. Until recently, applications for wireless devices were text based and designed to deliver textual information. That is changing. Wireless devices are shipping with colour displays and more advanced graphics rendering libraries. Once applications are deployed that take advantage of these features, consumers will demand a rich media experience from all their wireless applications.
Hayman, John. SVG Open (2002). Design>Web Design>Wireless Web>SVG
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SVG + Java Servlets for Web Maps
SVG provides a foundation for publishing vector maps over the Internet. SVG web maps can have very flexible database linkage and a full range of customization, while still remaining accessible to generic browsers over the Internet. The purpose of this case study is to look at the details of a typical web mapping application using SVG as the presentation of both map data and database query results. Along the way we will have a chance to look at several approaches to manipulating SVG templates on the server.
George, Randy. SVG Open (2002). Design>Web Design>Server Side Includes>SVG
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SVG as a Page Description Language
SVG has matured into a rich, fully featured graphics language resulting in its suitability for all traditional graphics applications. The SVG working group is continuing development of various profiles for use in specific application areas, such as mobile devices. One of the most important uses of computer graphics languages is in the area of printing. Many languages used for printing are proprietary and display various feature sets. SVG in contrast is vendor neutral, contains much of the functionality of existing languages for printing and is a wonderful candidate for future hard copy devices. A new SVG profile for printing is being developed as part of the SVG standardisation effort.
Danilo, Alex and Jun Fujisawa. SVG Open (2002). Articles>Graphic Design>XML>SVG
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SVG Linearization and Accessibility
The usage of SVG creates new possibilities as well as new challenges for the accessibility of Web sites. This paper presents a metadata vocabulary to describe the information content of an SVG file geared towards accessibility. When used with a suitable tool, this metadata description can help in generating a textual ('linear') version of the content, which can be used for users with disabilities or with non-visual devices.
Herman, Ivan and Daniel Dardailler. SVG Open (2002). Design>Web Design>Accessibility>SVG
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Macromedia has been the dominant force behind vector-based graphics and animation on the web for nearly the past 10 years. Times change, and new methods are always on the horizon. The upcoming contender for vector graphics is Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), an XML-based language under development by the W3C.
Vitiello, Eric Jr. Digital Web Magazine (2002). Design>Web Design>XML>SVG
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W3C Standard for Scalable Vector Graphics
In this installment of 'W3C Watch,' a new Intercom department dedicated to discussing the work of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and its potential impact on technical communicators, Porter introduces Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), which the W3C defines as 'a language for describing two-dimensional vector graphics and graphical applications in XML.'
Porter, Sara J. Intercom. Design>Graphic Design>Standards>SVG
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Drawing Hilbert Curves with SVG
Hilbert curves are a type of space-filling curve that can be constructed with the SVG polyline element, using a basic design and then aggregating.
Opera (2008). Articles>Graphic Design>Image Editing>SVG
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Applying Techniques of Textual Reuse to Graphics Using SVG and XML 
Structured data techniques are typically applied to text-based data. Technologies like SGML and XML have allowed text-based publishing to constrain and control the creation of text-based information, increasing the usefulness, accuracy, and reuse of information.
Williams, Jim. IDEAlliance (2004). Articles>Graphic Design>Technical Illustration>SVG
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Way Beyond PowerPoint: XML-Driven SVG for Presentations
Microsoft PowerPoint is ubiquitous, and therefore controversial. Most critiques, both of the software and of its widespread adoption in educational settings, express concerns that are not particular to PowerPoint alone, but apply to “slideware” presentations generally. The reliance on sequences and hierarchies of bullet points (a poor means of presenting some kinds of complex information), the foregrounding of visual gimmicks over content, the displacement of attention from the speaker and her message onto summary arguments presented dumbly on screen: far from being necessary features of presentation technology, these (according to the critics) prove to be shortcomings that interfere with, rather than enhance, a presenter's ability to communicate. This paper presents an alternative to slideware, in the form of SVG graphics used for presentation.
Piez, Wendell. IDEAlliance (2004). Articles>Presentations>XML>SVG
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Using SVG in Document Management
By taking advantage of open source products, and by stretching the definition of location, we were able to program xml and SVG tools to perform many of the functions of a standard geographic information system (GIS). Additionally, we were able to develop prototypes of document management, content management and knowledge visualization tools that are not easily available through standard GIS tools.
Hammond, Richard and Kiran Batchu. IDEAlliance (2005). Articles>Information Design>XML>SVG
