which one: xfig, dia, inkscape

abd_bela · 09-20-2011, 12:32 PM

Hi
every body,
until now, I used xfig to draw my figures and graphs, but I am not satisfied, specially when I want to no latin caracters or formula (like in latex)
I tried inkscape it seems better ??? what about dia ??

I want to a good choice.
any idea
thanks a lot

k3lt01 · 09-20-2011, 02:21 PM

To be honest the only one I have tried is Inkscape and it was good enough for me so I haven't tried anything else.

evo2 · 09-21-2011, 04:29 AM

If you are saying that xfig is *not* good when using latin (greek?) characters and mathematical formula, have you tried using the ps/latex or pdf/latex export options?

As an aside, if you are really making graphs then I don't think you should be using a drawing program. You'd be better off using something specifically designed for that sort of task.

Evo2.

qlue · 09-21-2011, 11:03 AM

I've use Dia to draw circuit schematics. But it sounds like that, for what you want, Inkscape is much better suited.

abd_bela · 09-21-2011, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evo2

If you are saying that xfig is *not* good when using latin (greek?) characters and mathematical formula, have you tried using the ps/latex or pdf/latex export options?

The problem is not in type file exported, you can't ( at least what I believe) enter symbole or other characters than latin.

As an aside, if you are really making graphs then I don't think you should be using a drawing program. You'd be better off using something specifically designed for that sort of task.

Evo2.

The problem is not in type file exported, you can't ( at least what I believe) enter symbole or other characters than latin.

abd_bela · 09-21-2011, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evo2

If you are saying that xfig is *not* good when using latin (greek?) characters and mathematical formula, have you tried using the ps/latex or pdf/latex export options?

As an aside, if you are really making graphs then I don't think you should be using a drawing program. You'd be better off using something specifically designed for that sort of task.

Evo2.

like what ? ( need an open source software )

Nylex · 09-21-2011, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abd_bela

like what ? ( need an open source software )

What exactly do you mean by "graphs"? Are you making plots from data? If so, you could use R, or Gnuplot.

evo2 · 09-21-2011, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abd_bela

The problem is not in type file exported, you can't ( at least what I believe) enter symbole or other characters than latin.

Using ps/latex or pdf/latex as the output type you have the full set of fonts and mathematical expressions from latex.

Evo2.