(ASDL) A language developed aS part of ESprit project GRASPIN, aS a baSiS for generating {language-baSed editorS} and environmentS. It combineS an {object-oriented} type SyStem, Syntax-directed tranSlation SchemeS and a target-language interface. ["ASDL - An Object-Oriented Specification Language for Syntax-Directed EnvironmentS", M.L. ChriSt-Neumann et al, European Software Eng Conf, StraSbourg, Sept 1987, pp.77-85]. (1996-02-19)