OpenOffice.org Draw
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OpenOffice.org Draw is a vector graphics editor
and is part of the OpenOffice.org
office suite
. It features "connectors" between shapes, which are available in a range of line styles and facilitate building drawings such as flowchart
. It also includes many features found in desktop publishing
software.
OpenOffice.org users can also install the Open Clip Art Library
, which adds an extensive gallery of flags, logos, icons and banners for general presentation and drawing projects. In particular, Linux distribution
s Debian
and Ubuntu have provided ready-to-use openclipart packages for easy download and install from their online software repositories.
Released under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public Licence, Draw is free software
.
format officially, though with some limitations to be resolved. The SVG import filter, however, is still under development and requires the Java Runtime Environment to be installed.
It is anticipated that as SVG and SVG filters evolve, users will be able to use Draw to edit the large scale collection of SVG samples from Open Clip Art Library.
Vector graphics editor
A vector graphics editor is a computer program that allows users to compose and edit vector graphics images interactively on a computer and save them in one of many popular vector graphics formats, such as EPS, PDF, WMF, SVG, or VML....
and is part of the OpenOffice.org
OpenOffice.org
OpenOffice.org, commonly known as OOo or OpenOffice, is an open-source application suite whose main components are for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, and databases. OpenOffice is available for a number of different computer operating systems, is distributed as free software...
office suite
Office suite
In computing, an office suite, sometimes called an office software suite or productivity suite is a collection of programs intended to be used by knowledge workers...
. It features "connectors" between shapes, which are available in a range of line styles and facilitate building drawings such as flowchart
Flowchart
A flowchart is a type of diagram that represents an algorithm or process, showing the steps as boxes of various kinds, and their order by connecting these with arrows. This diagrammatic representation can give a step-by-step solution to a given problem. Process operations are represented in these...
. It also includes many features found in desktop publishing
Desktop publishing
Desktop publishing is the creation of documents using page layout software on a personal computer.The term has been used for publishing at all levels, from small-circulation documents such as local newsletters to books, magazines and newspapers...
software.
OpenOffice.org users can also install the Open Clip Art Library
Open Clip Art Library
The Open Clip Art Library project aims to create a collection of vector clip art that is free content.- History :The project started in early 2004 by Inkscape developers Jon Phillips and Bryce Harrington to collect designs of flags from all around the world, having been inspired by the efforts to...
, which adds an extensive gallery of flags, logos, icons and banners for general presentation and drawing projects. In particular, Linux distribution
Linux distribution
A Linux distribution is a member of the family of Unix-like operating systems built on top of the Linux kernel. Such distributions are operating systems including a large collection of software applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, media players, and database applications...
s Debian
Debian
Debian is a computer operating system composed of software packages released as free and open source software primarily under the GNU General Public License along with other free software licenses. Debian GNU/Linux, which includes the GNU OS tools and Linux kernel, is a popular and influential...
and Ubuntu have provided ready-to-use openclipart packages for easy download and install from their online software repositories.
Released under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public Licence, Draw is free software
Free software
Free software, software libre or libre software is software that can be used, studied, and modified without restriction, and which can be copied and redistributed in modified or unmodified form either without restriction, or with restrictions that only ensure that further recipients can also do...
.
SVG support status
Currently OpenOffice.org supports exporting to SVGScalable Vector Graphics
Scalable Vector Graphics is a family of specifications of an XML-based file format for describing two-dimensional vector graphics, both static and dynamic . The SVG specification is an open standard that has been under development by the World Wide Web Consortium since 1999.SVG images and their...
format officially, though with some limitations to be resolved. The SVG import filter, however, is still under development and requires the Java Runtime Environment to be installed.
It is anticipated that as SVG and SVG filters evolve, users will be able to use Draw to edit the large scale collection of SVG samples from Open Clip Art Library.
See also
- List of vector graphics editors
- Comparison of vector graphics editorsComparison of vector graphics editorsA number of vector graphics editors for various platforms exist. Potential users of these editors will make a decision based on factors such as the availability for the user's platform, the feature set, usability of the user interface and the focus of the program. Some programs are more suitable...
- Scalable Vector GraphicsScalable Vector GraphicsScalable Vector Graphics is a family of specifications of an XML-based file format for describing two-dimensional vector graphics, both static and dynamic . The SVG specification is an open standard that has been under development by the World Wide Web Consortium since 1999.SVG images and their...
- Open Clip Art LibraryOpen Clip Art LibraryThe Open Clip Art Library project aims to create a collection of vector clip art that is free content.- History :The project started in early 2004 by Inkscape developers Jon Phillips and Bryce Harrington to collect designs of flags from all around the world, having been inspired by the efforts to...
- Comparison of office suites
External links
Tutorials and resources
- OOo2.0 Draw Guide (6.5MB PDF)
- How-to: Get to Grips with OpenOffice.org Draw (PDF, free download from official How-tos)
- Sample Reference Card for OpenOffice.org Draw 2.0 made by cluesheets.com
- OpenOffice.org Draw Templates for designing and drawing labels
- OpenOffice Custom Shapes, a repository of custom shapes you can use with OpenOffice Draw
- Clker online clipart, offers public domain images in ODG & SVG format, directly usable by openoffice