Data-Driven Method for High Level Rendering Pipeline Construction

Abstract

The paper describes a software methodology for the graphics pipeline extension. It is argued that common modern visualization techniques do not satisfy current visualization software development requirements adequately enough. The proposed approach is based on specialized formal language called visualization algebra. By invoking data-driven design principles inherited from the existing programmable pipeline technology, the technique has a potential to reduce visualization software development costs and build a way for further computer graphics pipeline automation.