Graphics 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

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

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

Three dimensional graphics, illustrations and animations

Over the last couple of months I've been experimenting with how to create three dimensional graphics, illustrations and animations. My investigations have had two different goals: 1) Artistic, eye catching visualizations and animations for use in presentations and promotions. 2) Simple but accurate and professionally looking illustrations for use in scientific and technical publications.

Read more | Published 2005-11-08 (2 years, 6 months ago) | Categories: Graphics, 3D