The growing reliance on video display units to present graphic information in support of both military training and job aiding, is expected to continue. Empirical research has provided guidelines for display parameters associated with alphanumeric (textual) information, however research concerning graphics (particularly line drawings) is limited. This paper discusses the results of recent experiments which explored the effect of critical visual display parameters on task performance using line drawings as stimulus materials. The results suggested that in many cases, very low levels of graphics detail may be sufficient to produce adequate response times in locator task performance. Additionally, it is noted that, production of graphics with low levels of detail result in dramatic cost savings.