Notebook entries

Introducing dot2texi: Create graphs within LaTeX using dot2tex

In which I present dot2texi, a LaTeX package that allows you to include graphs in the DOT graph description language directly in your LaTeX documents. The dot2tex tool is used to invoke Graphviz for graph layout, and to transform the output from Graphviz to LaTeX code. The process is automated if shell escape is enabled

Read more | Published 2007-11-12 (6 months ago) | Comments: 2 | Categories: LaTeX, Python, Graphics, News

A Blender to Sketch exporter

In which I present my latest project: Blend2Sketch, a tool for exporting objects and scenes from Blender to the Sketch scene description language.

Read more | Published 2007-10-09 (7 months ago) | Categories: LaTeX, Graphics, 3D

Dot2tex v. 2.5.0 released

""I'm pleased to announce the 2.5.0 release of dot2tex. New in this version is:

  • The new tikz output format for tighter integration with PGF and TikZ
  • Alternative edge label placement
  • Custom edges

Read more | Published 2007-06-28 (10 months, 2 weeks ago) | Comments: 7 | Categories: LaTeX, Python, Graphics, News

From DV to DVD using only free tools

In which I outline how to create a DVD from footage shot with a DV camcorder, using only free tools.

The process was long and frustrating because I did a few mistakes and was unfamiliar with the tools. Hopefully I can save others from doing the same mistakes as I did.

Read more | Published 2007-06-01 (11 months, 2 weeks ago) | Comments: 8 | Categories: Multimedia

Parsing Simulink mdl files with Pyparsing

In which I present a simple parser for Simulink mdl files, made using the excellent Pyparsing library.

Read more | Published 2007-05-14 (12 months ago) | Comments: 9 | Categories: Python, Programming

Dot2tex v. 2.0.0 released

""I'm pleased to announce the 2.0.0 release of dot2tex. New in this version is:

  • A new preprocessing mode that will adjust the size of nodes and edge labels to fit the output from LaTeX.
  • Better error handling. Added logging for debugging purposes.
  • More control of vertical label alignment.

Read more | Published 2007-04-23 (1 year ago) | Categories: LaTeX, Python, Graphics, News

PGF and TikZ examples now available for download

All of the examples from the PGF and TikZ gallery are now available for download as a single zip file.

Read more | Published 2007-03-15 (1 year, 1 month ago) | Comments: 6 | Categories: LaTeX, Graphics, News

An introduction to Sketch 3D for PGF and TikZ users

In which I give a brief introduction to Sketch 3D, a tool for creating simple 3D scenes for use with (La)TeX. Originally it generated PSTricks code, but recently support for PGF and TikZ was added! This allows using pdfTeX directly on the output, and it is possible to apply simple transparency effects.

Read more | Published 2007-02-25 (1 year, 2 months ago) | Comments: 26 | Categories: LaTeX, Graphics, 3D

A PGF and TikZ examples gallery

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PGF and TikZ is a package for creating high quality illustrations for use with LaTeX, ConTeX or pure TeX. It is a package that deserves a larger user base. I've therefore created a gallery of examples with code and results. Its purpose is to showcase PGF/TikZ and hopefully be a useful learning resource.

Read more | Published 2006-11-12 (1 year, 6 months ago) | Comments: 2 | Categories: LaTeX, Graphics, Django, News

Dot2tex v. 1.5.0 released

""I'm pleased to announce the 1.5.0 release of dot2tex. New in this version is:

  • Backend specific styles
  • Extended template system
  • Many new command line options

Read more | Published 2006-10-22 (1 year, 6 months ago) | Comments: 3 | Categories: LaTeX, Python, Graphics, News

Introducing dot2tex - A Graphviz to LaTeX converter

dot2tex is a tool for converting graphs generated by Graphviz to formats suitable for use with LaTeX. Currently dot2tex generates code for PSTricks and PGF/TikZ. The purpose of dot2tex is to give graphs a more LaTeX look and feel.

Read more | Published 2006-09-11 (1 year, 8 months ago) | Comments: 2 | Categories: LaTeX, Python, Graphics, News

A few updates to notebook entries

Updates:

Read more | Published 2006-08-15 (1 year, 9 months ago) | Categories: News

Fauskes.net is now powered by Django

""Several great things have happened here at fauskes.net recently: My web site is now hosted by Webfaction, and the back end of this web site has been completely rewritten using the Django web framework.

Read more | Published 2006-08-13 (1 year, 9 months ago) | Categories: Webdev, Django, News

New BibConverter site

BibConverter has become a popular tool since I released it last year. Domain names are quite cheap nowadays, so I decided to buy the bibconverter.net domain and move BibConverter from the server at work to my new web host Webfaction. Now I have more freedom to develop BibConverter further, and users have a much easier URL to remember: http://www.bibconverter.net.

Read more | Published 2006-08-13 (1 year, 9 months ago) | Comments: 1 | Categories: News

AviSynth cookbook

AviSynth is a powerful, script based system for video post-processing. I started to experiment with it while working on a visualization project. This notebook entry is an attempt to document some of the tings I have learned using this tool. It is not an in-depth guide, just a collection of simple recepies and some of my experiences using this tool.

Read more | Published 2006-04-25 (2 years ago) | Categories: Multimedia, Graphics