Computerized pattern grading makes the grading process fast, more consistent, and more reliable than traditional manual grading. However, existing computerized grading systems still require manual calculation of grade rules and then entry into data files. This series of papers describes an automatic method for grading both basic block patterns and adapted patterns, which obviates the need for this. The concept and format of the grade rule data file, which is fundamental to pattern grading, is described in this first part of the series.
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