Illustrations for Scientific Publishing

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Discussion Overview

The discussion focuses on the software tools used for creating illustrations suitable for scientific publishing. Participants share their experiences and recommendations regarding vector graphics editors.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about software for creating "publishing quality" illustrations.
  • Another participant expresses that they do not create such illustrations but suggests Inkscape as a potential tool.
  • A different participant confirms their positive experience with Inkscape for this purpose.
  • Another contribution mentions that any well-documented vector graphics editor could be adequate, highlighting the availability of Inkscape tutorials.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on what constitutes "publishing quality" illustrations, as one participant questions the quality of a referenced image, while others provide suggestions without addressing this concern directly.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not specify particular features or criteria that define "publishing quality," nor do they clarify the limitations of the software mentioned.

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Which software do you use to make "publishing quality" illustrations as shown?.
 

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None, because I do not make "publishing quality" illustrations.

I would suggest anything similar to Inkscape, however. This may be of assistance.

Note that I fail to find the 1st picture to be of "publishing quality".

Best of luck.
 
Thank you, I've found Inkscape also, and works perfectly for this purpose.
Best wishes.
 
It is not specific for that, but any decently documented vector graphics editor should suffice. And there seems to be a plethora of Inkscape tutorials.
 

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