Where Can I Find Open Source Software for Drawing Geometrical Pictures?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion focuses on finding open source software suitable for drawing geometrical pictures, particularly for applications in Euclidean geometry, including features like creating circumcircles and marking various geometric points.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about programs that can create geometrical drawings with specific functions like circumcircles and centroids.
  • Another participant recommends using dia for flow charts and xfig for vectorial figures, noting both are open source.
  • A different participant clarifies their need for software to create illustrations for solutions and proofs in Euclidean geometry, expressing intent to check the suggested programs.
  • Another suggestion is made for looking at SourceForge, which hosts a variety of open source software, including options for Windows.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present various software options, but there is no consensus on a single preferred program, and the discussion remains open-ended regarding the best tools for the specified needs.

Contextual Notes

Some suggestions may depend on specific user needs or preferences, and the effectiveness of the mentioned software for the intended geometrical tasks is not fully explored.

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Are there any good programs for drawing geometrical pictures? I mean that has functions for let's say creating circumcircles, marking centroids/circumcentres/Feuerbachpoints etc
 
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Hi there,

I use dia to create flow charts.

I also really enjoy xfig, which allows you to draw vectorial figures.

They are both open source.

Hope this helps.
 
Ok. What i am looking for is basically a program that can be used to create pictures for solutions/proofs of problems in euclidean geometry. But il check these out, thanks.
 
Hi there,

Something like adobe creator or something.

If you are looking for open source software, why don't you look at sourceforge web page. They host thousands of opensource software, which many are also compiled for windows.
 

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