Ipe extensible drawing editor Otfried Cheong
Use this command to install Ipe extensible drawing editor:
winget install --id=OtfriedCheong.Ipe -e A drawing editor for creating figures in PDF format
Ipe is an extensible drawing editor designed to create precise figures in PDF format, ideal for integrating with LaTeX documents. It supports both single-page diagrams and multi-page presentations, offering a versatile toolset for technical illustration.
Key Features:
- LaTeX Text Integration: Enter text as LaTeX source code, enabling mathematical expressions and seamless reuse of document macros.
- Pure PDF Output: Produces high-quality PDFs with embedded text, ensuring consistent rendering across platforms.
- Snapping Modes: Align objects precisely using advanced snapping modes for intersections, tangents, and geometric constraints.
- Extensibility via Ipelets: Extend functionality by adding custom plug-ins (ipelets) tailored to specific tasks.
- Cross-Platform Support: Available on Unix, Windows, and macOS, ensuring broad accessibility.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for researchers, educators, and professionals in technical fields who require precise figures and seamless integration with LaTeX documents. Ipe streamlines the creation of publication-quality graphics and presentations while maintaining flexibility through customization options. It can be installed via winget for convenient setup on supported systems.