Graphics Entities

Graphic entities are the basic graphics building blocks used to describe a graphic element. Lines, circles, polygons, and text strings are examples of graphics entities. A Geosoft plot file is a collection of many graphics entities that make up a map.

To draw an entity, the system needs to know:

• where to draw it

• its size and shape

• the basic attributes to use when drawing the entity

  See Also:

  • Graphic Attributes
  • Default Attributes
  • Defining Attributes 
  • Attribute Override