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Asymptote is a powerful descriptive vector graphics language that provides a
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natural coordinate-based framework for technical drawing. Labels and equations
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are typeset with LaTeX, for high-quality PostScript output. A major advantage of
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Asymptote over other graphics packages is that it is a programming language, as
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opposed to just a graphics program. Features of Asymptote:
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# provides a portable standard for typesetting mathematical figures,
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just as TeX/LaTeX has become the standard for typesetting equations;
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# generates and embeds 3D vector PRC graphics into PDF files;
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# inspired by MetaPost, with a much cleaner, powerful C++-like
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programming syntax and floating-point numerics;
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# runs on all major platforms (UNIX, MacOS, Microsoft Windows);
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# mathematically oriented (e.g. rotation of vectors by complex multiplication);
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# LaTeX typesetting of labels (for document consistency);
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# uses simplex method and deferred drawing to solve overall size
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constraint issues between fixed-sized objects (labels and arrowheads)
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and objects that should scale with figure size;
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...and more!
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