Any good softwares for drawing optical schematics?

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For drawing optical schematics, Adobe Illustrator and Inkscape are highly recommended tools. Illustrator is favored for its robust features, although it is not compatible with newer Mac systems. Inkscape, available for free on SourceForge, serves as an excellent alternative for users seeking vector graphics software. TurboCad is also capable of handling such tasks, but users report a steeper learning curve compared to the other options.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with vector graphics software
  • Basic understanding of optical schematics
  • Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator features
  • Experience with Inkscape installation and usage
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore advanced features of Adobe Illustrator for schematic design
  • Learn Inkscape shortcuts and tools for efficient workflow
  • Research TurboCad tutorials to ease the learning process
  • Investigate other free vector graphics software alternatives
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Students, researchers, and professionals in optics or engineering fields who need to create and insert optical schematics into reports or presentations.

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Hi all,

Are there any good softwares for drawings schematics like this? I need to make and insert such images in my thesis report.
 

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Thanks for the post! Sorry you aren't generating responses at the moment. Do you have any further information, come to any new conclusions or is it possible to reword the post?
 
Hi. Any vector graphics program should work fine. I do stuff like that in Illustrator on my older Macs. That won't run on my new one, so I use Inkscape, which is free from SourceForge. TurboCad will handle it as well, but I find it harder to work with.
 

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