Xfig
 Screenshot of Xfig with example drawings | |
| Initial release | 1985[1] |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 3.2.5c
/ August 29, 2013[2] |
| Repository | |
| Written in | C and Xlib |
| Operating system | Linux, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, FreeBSD, Solaris |
| Available in | English and Japanese |
| Type | Vector graphics editor |
| License | Free and open source MIT-like License |
| Website | www |
Xfig is a free and open source vector graphics editor which runs under the X Window System on most UNIX-compatible platforms.
In Xfig, figures may be drawn using objects such as circles, boxes, lines, spline curves, text, etc. It is also possible to import images in formats such as GIF, JPEG, EPS, PostScript, etc. Those objects can be created, deleted, moved or modified. Attributes such as colors or line styles can be selected in various ways. For text, 35 fonts are available.
Xfig saves figures in its native text-only "Fig" format. Xfig has a facility to print figures to a PostScript printer too. A convenient feature is the PSTEX or PDFTEX export format that allows a smooth integration of Xfig-generated images into LaTeX documents.
Most operations in Xfig are performed using the mouse, but some operations may also be performed using keyboard accelerators (shortcuts). The interface is designed for a three-button mouse, although it is also possible to use a two button or a one button mouse with appropriate emulation, for example on a Macintosh under OS X.
History
Xfig was written by Supoj Sutanthavibul in 1985. Ken Yap ported xfig to X11. In 1989, Brian V. Smith added many features. In 1991, Paul King added many features including overhauling the GUI for version 2.0. In 1997, Tom Sato added Japanese text support, spell checker, and search/replace.[1]
Imports
Xfig can import various files as images:[3]
- Raster formats: GIF, JPEG, PCX, PNG, PPM, TIFF, XBM, and XPM
- Vector graphics formats: EPS, PostScript
Exports
Xfig can export into various formats:[4]
- Raster formats: GIF, JPEG, PNG, PPM, XBM, XPM, PCX, TIFF, SLD
- Formats for printed documents: PostScript, PDF, HP-GL (printer control language used by Hewlett-Packard plotters),
- Vector graphics formats: EPS, SVG, PIC, CGM, MetaFont, MetaPost, EMF, Tk.
See also
- Ipe – A modern vector graphics editor in the spirit of Xfig (including, e.g., LaTeX support).
- List of vector graphics editors
- Comparison of vector graphics editors
- WinFIG
References
- ^ a b "Credits". Xfig Users Manual version 3.2.5b. xfig.org. 2009-06-01. Archived from the original on May 14, 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-03.
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External links
- XFig Version 3.2.5 User Manual
- Xfig homepage
- Native Fig file format
- WinFIG, an Xfig clone for Windows (shareware with demo version)
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 26, 2006. Retrieved July 8, 2009.
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| Free and open-source | |
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| Proprietary | |
| Discontinued | |
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