Asymptote (vector graphics language)

Asymptote
The Asymptote logo (SVG file created with Asymptote)
Paradigmimperative, typesetting
Designed byAndy Hammerlindl, John C. Bowman, Tom Prince
First appeared2004 (2004)
Stable release
3.05 / 3 July 2025 (3 July 2025)
Typing disciplinestrong
Implementation languageC++
OSCross-platform
LicenseLGPL
Websiteasymptote.sourceforge.io
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Asymptote is a descriptive vector graphics language – developed by Andy Hammerlindl, John C. Bowman (University of Alberta), and Tom Prince – which provides a natural coordinate-based framework for technical drawing. Asymptote runs on all major platforms (Unix, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows). It is free software, available under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL).

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