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[[Dia]] is a structured diagrams program similar in purpose to [[MicrosoftVisio]]. It is not currently available in a native windows (GDI) version, only as ported GTK application. | [[Dia]] is a structured diagrams program similar in purpose to [[MicrosoftVisio]]. It is not currently available in a native windows (GDI) version, only as ported GTK application. | ||
The real strength of [[Dia]] is that it has a good collection of templates and preset shapes which make it easier to create | The real strength of [[Dia]] is that it has a good collection of templates and preset shapes which make it easier to create diagrams quickly. | ||
With tools that make it easy to manage large collections of clipart and the clones functionality already in Inkscape it should be possible to provide many of the same advantages to Inkscape users. | With tools that make it easy to manage large collections of clipart and the clones functionality already in Inkscape it should be possible to provide many of the same advantages to Inkscape users. | ||
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[[Dia]] makes use of XSLT which hopefully [[Inkscape]] could share. | [[Dia]] makes use of XSLT which hopefully [[Inkscape]] could share. | ||
[[Dia]] also has support for importing various file formats and it would be excellent if there were some way to share these libraries or have a shared infrastructure for vector graphics the similar to how there is the generic gdkpixbuf for raster graphics. | [[Dia]] also has support for importing various file formats and it would be excellent if there were some way to share these libraries or have a shared infrastructure for vector graphics the similar to how there is the generic gdkpixbuf for raster graphics. | ||
=== Using Inkscape to create shapes for Dia === | |||
It is possible to convert [[Inkscape]] drawings to Dia shapes. This enables a great opportunity to create quality shapes for Dia. | |||
The cookbook for this application is [http://www.mail-archive.com/dia-list@gnome.org/msg10178.html here] | |||
=== Screenshots === | === Screenshots === | ||
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[[Category:Developer Discussion]] | [[Category:Developer Discussion]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:00, 19 November 2009
Please post links to screenshots and/or insights of this vector app. We must learn from others.
Description
Dia is a structured diagrams program similar in purpose to MicrosoftVisio. It is not currently available in a native windows (GDI) version, only as ported GTK application.
The real strength of Dia is that it has a good collection of templates and preset shapes which make it easier to create diagrams quickly. With tools that make it easy to manage large collections of clipart and the clones functionality already in Inkscape it should be possible to provide many of the same advantages to Inkscape users.
Dia uses a Controlled Single Document Interface (CSDI) similar to the GNU Image Manipulation Program and Sodipodi.
Dia is written in C and has support for plugins written in Python.
Dia makes use of XSLT which hopefully Inkscape could share. Dia also has support for importing various file formats and it would be excellent if there were some way to share these libraries or have a shared infrastructure for vector graphics the similar to how there is the generic gdkpixbuf for raster graphics.
Using Inkscape to create shapes for Dia
It is possible to convert Inkscape drawings to Dia shapes. This enables a great opportunity to create quality shapes for Dia.
The cookbook for this application is here
Screenshots
Links
Freshmeat Project Page for Dia
Alan Horkan's Dia gallery (includes screenshots)
License
GNU General Public License (GPL)