Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)

SVG - "Scalable Vector Graphics, a language for describing two-dimensional vector and mixed vector/raster graphics in XML. SVG graphic types include text and XSLT can transform XML documents into SVG output. Thus SVG is a possible replacement for XSL FO. SVG tools are provided by IBM, CSIRO and Adobe." SVG is a standard application programming interface (API) for displaying graphics encoded in XML. SVG is used for presentation of GML data.

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Source: Open Geospatial Consortium, 07 July 2011 10:20:59, http://www.opengeospatial.org/ogc/glossary

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SVG - [graphics (computing)] Acronym for scalable vector graphics. An XML-based graphics file format that describes two-dimensional vector images, including animation. SVG images scale to fit the display window without compromising Quality_.

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Source: esri, 06 September 2012 09:33:53, http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/GISDictionary/term/abbreviation