1 Asymptote is a powerful descriptive vector graphics language that
2 provides a natural coordinate-based framework for technical drawing.
3 Labels and equations are typeset with LaTeX, for high-quality
6 A major advantage of Asymptote over other graphics packages is that
7 it is a programming language, as opposed to just a graphics program.
11 # provides a portable standard for typesetting mathematical figures,
12 just as TeX/LaTeX has become the standard for typesetting equations;
14 # generates and embeds 3D vector PRC graphics into PDF files;
16 # inspired by MetaPost, with a much cleaner, powerful C++-like
17 programming syntax and floating-point numerics;
19 # runs on all major platforms (UNIX, MacOS, Microsoft Windows);
21 # mathematically oriented (e.g. rotation of vectors by complex
24 # LaTeX typesetting of labels (for document consistency);
26 # uses simplex method and deferred drawing to solve overall size
27 constraint issues between fixed-sized objects (labels and arrowheads)
28 and objects that should scale with figure size;
30 # fully generalizes MetaPost path construction algorithms to three
33 # compiles commands into virtual machine code for speed without
34 sacrificing portability;
36 # high-level graphics commands are implemented in the Asymptote
37 language itself, allowing them to be easily tailored to specific