Using the computer to convert data into picture form. The most basic visualization is that of turning transaction data and summary information into charts and graphs. Visualization is used in computer-aided design (CAD) to render screen images into 3D models that can be viewed from all angles and which can also be animated. See scientific visualization and information visualization.
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- Microsoft to show off new visualization language at PDC
- Microsoft is planning to show off a new visualization language, codenamed "Vedea" at the Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles in mid-November. by Mary Jo Foley
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- Software downloads 2009-11-04
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- Software downloads 2009-10-31
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- Software downloads 2009-10-28
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- Software downloads 2009-10-23
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- Software downloads 2009-10-23
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- Software downloads 2009-10-22
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- Software downloads 2009-10-21
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- Software downloads 2009-10-21
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- Software downloads 2009-10-20
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