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I would like to improve the quality of my PF posts with some drawings from time to time. I think that many threads get bogged down with too many words trying to describe something that is easier to depict with a picture.
Years ago, I often used Visio to whip up a quick drawing. But today, I can't find a suitable substitute. The problem for me is that today's programs have so very many tools and shortcuts that make the learning curve too steep. They are IMO examples of feeping creatureism
Also, in the modern programs I have more difficulty in selecting subsets of the object to operate on. Visio had some subtlety in its ergonomics of object selection that I don't understand but that I sorely miss.
MS Word had a fair object drawing editor, but today I use Open Office, and it's editor sucks IMO.
I don't want to plug a commercial product (especially a dead one) but Visio semed to find the sweet spot.
Recommendations?
Years ago, I often used Visio to whip up a quick drawing. But today, I can't find a suitable substitute. The problem for me is that today's programs have so very many tools and shortcuts that make the learning curve too steep. They are IMO examples of feeping creatureism
Also, in the modern programs I have more difficulty in selecting subsets of the object to operate on. Visio had some subtlety in its ergonomics of object selection that I don't understand but that I sorely miss.
MS Word had a fair object drawing editor, but today I use Open Office, and it's editor sucks IMO.
I don't want to plug a commercial product (especially a dead one) but Visio semed to find the sweet spot.
Recommendations?