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Are there free programs to add drawings to a post?
Can I use free programs to add drawings to my posts?
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This discussion focuses on free programs for adding drawings to posts, specifically highlighting Google Drawings and GeoGebra as effective tools. Users can utilize GeoGebra to create drawings, export them as SVG files, and edit them in Inkscape before converting to PNG or EPS formats. The conversation emphasizes the reliability issues with exporting from GeoGebra 5 Classic compared to GeoGebra 6. Additionally, users can take screenshots directly using SnagIt for quick pasting into forums like Physics Forums.
PREREQUISITES- Familiarity with Google Drawings for creating basic illustrations.
- Understanding of GeoGebra 5 Classic and GeoGebra 6 for drawing and exporting graphics.
- Knowledge of Inkscape for editing SVG files.
- Experience with screenshot tools like SnagIt for capturing images.
- Explore advanced features of GeoGebra 6 for improved drawing capabilities.
- Learn how to effectively use Inkscape for SVG file editing and conversion.
- Research best practices for exporting graphics in EPS format from GeoGebra.
- Investigate alternative screenshot tools for efficient image capture and posting.
This discussion is beneficial for educators, students, and content creators who need to incorporate drawings into their posts, particularly those using GeoGebra and Inkscape for visual content creation.
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berkeman
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You can copy/paste with the current forum software. I that what you mean?
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Are you asking for a program with which you can make drawings? If yes, check out Google Drawings.mathman said:
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While there is a web based version,
I like to use the desktop version.
When posting for PF, I’ll take a screenshot of a region. Exporting the view to various formats is also possible, but isn’t 100% reliable.
While there is a web based version,
I like to use the desktop version.
When posting for PF, I’ll take a screenshot of a region. Exporting the view to various formats is also possible, but isn’t 100% reliable.
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You can export svg files from geogebra, then edit the svg files in inkscape ##-## https://inkscape.org ##-## then export as png files from inkscape . . .robphy said:
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When submitting figures from GeoGebra for a paper,sysprog said:
I do that: export to svg, clean up in inkspace if needed, then convert to .eps.
For physicsforums (or stackexhange), I just do a screenshot of the region I want... SnagIt gets that into my clipboard. I can directly paste into PF without first creating a png file.
(Exporting .eps isn't reliable. Exporting various TeX-package graphics commands isn't reliable.
... at least in GeoGebra 5 classic. [I prefer it to GeoGebra 6].)
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