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| Initial release | 1985[1] |
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| Stable release | 3.2.5b / June 1, 2009 |
| Development status | Active |
| Written in | C and Xlib |
| Operating system | Linux, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, FreeBSD, Solaris |
| Available in | English and Japanese |
| Type | Vector graphics editor |
| License | Free and open source MIT-like License |
| Website | www.xfig.org |
Xfig is a free and open source vector graphics editor which runs under the X Window System on most UNIX-compatible platforms.
In Xfig, figures may be drawn using objects such as circles, boxes, lines, spline curves, text, etc. It is also possible to import images in formats such as GIF, JPEG, EPS, PostScript, etc. Those objects can be created, deleted, moved or modified. Attributes such as colors or line styles can be selected in various ways. For text, 35 fonts are available.
Xfig saves figures in its native text-only Fig format. Xfig has a facility to print figures to a PostScript printer too. A convenient feature is the PSTEX or PDFTEX export format that allows a smooth integration of Xfig-generated images into LaTeX documents.
Most operations in xfig are performed using the mouse, but some operations may also be performed using keyboard accelerators (short-cuts). The interface is designed for a three-button mouse, although it is also possible to use a two button or a one button mouse with appropriate emulation, for example on a Macintosh under OS X.
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Xfig was written by Supoj Sutanthavibul in 1985. Ken Yap ported xfig to X11. In 1989, Brian V. Smith added many features. In 1991, Paul King added many features including overhauling the GUI for version 2.0. In 1997, Tom Sato added Japanese text support, spell checker, and search/replace.[1]
Xfig can import various files as images[2]:
Xfig can export into various formats[3]:
Brian Smith is the maintainer of xfig, although he is only fixing bugs, not adding any new features. Contact him at bvsmith AT lbl DOT gov for support.
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Copied from the Xfig home page with formatting changes. For additional details, check the xfig documentation or home page at http://www.xfig.org/