In the Sosynaut software system for grid automation the following tasks are dealt with by the program complex ″Data representation″ : The display of process information on VDUs in grid diagrams, station diagrams and formats (tables) and in the form of alphanumeric texts; also the representation of process statuses on mimic diagrams and control desks, the indication of measured values on digital displays and recorders and the output of messages and logs on printers.