The planning field is presently undergoing a technical revolution; computers are increasingly being used to store, manipulate and display planning data. Computer software used by planners for spatial analysis is generally still limited but one program, IMGRID, developed at Harvard University Graduate School of Design by David Sinton, is unusually powerful and adaptable. One major drawback does exist with this computer program; input of user commands to IMGRID is highly structured and in many situations requires use of technical manuals even by those familiar with the technical aspects of IMGRID. Consequently, this creative project develops additional algorithms which make IMGRID an interactive program using standard computer terminals, thus eliminating the rigorous inputting format. In addition, an educational element is added which makes this program even more useful. A description of the user key words and new subroutines are given along with a discussion of a trial computer run indicating the potential of the new interactive system. / Department of Urban Planning
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/182256 |
| Date | January 1980 |
| Creators | Schoen, David A. |
| Contributors | Parker, Francis H. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | ii, 92 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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