Olivers, Christian N. L. and Watson, Derrick G. (1999) On the efficiency of drawing computer-generated line stimuli : rectangles can be faster than lines. Behavior Research Methods: Instruments and Computers, Vol.31 (No.3). pp. 416-422. doi:10.3758/BF03200720

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Abstract

A simple method is presented for optimizing the efficiency of drawing line stimuli in Turbo Pascal. It involves the substitution of Rectangle and Bar commands for Line commands and results in time savings of up to 90%. The savings are most consistent for horizontal lines, although some savings may also be made for vertical Lines. The effects of different graphics Libraries, graphics modes, and hardware configurations are discussed. The method proves especially useful in improving the spatiotemporal resolution of on-line-generated motion displays.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology T Technology > T Technology (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Science > Psychology
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Computer graphics -- Computer programs, Motion perception (Vision), Pascal (Computer program language) -- Testing
Journal or Publication Title:	Behavior Research Methods: Instruments and Computers
Publisher:	Psychonomic Society
ISSN:	0743-3808
Official Date:	August 1999
Dates:	Date Event August 1999 Published
Volume:	Vol.31
Number:	No.3
Number of Pages:	7
Page Range:	pp. 416-422
DOI:	10.3758/BF03200720
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published

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