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Computer Graphics Metafile

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CGM is a file format for vector graphics. All graphical elements can be specified in a textual source file that can be compiled into a binary representation.

Its roots are from area of technical illustration and professional design. But it shares a lot of functionality with other good formats like SVG, VML or DXF.