Questions tagged [diagram]

Questions about visual representation of data and information in two dimensions. "Diagram" is a wide term; it includes illustrations, tables, graphs, charts, plots, maps.

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Combining different-colored areas in a diagram with three colors

I'm redrawing the following diagram, which I find cluttered. I think I find it's cluttered because of the stripes in different directions, that represent combinations of the three colors (RCA, LAD and ...
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How to create a uniformly distributed dashed plot in a scatter graph in Adobe Illustrator CS4

In Illustrator CS4 I have a scatter graph with four data sets. Now I want to use dashed and dotted patterns. However the dashes are not distributed uniformly over a plot. Click here to see a PDF ...
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How do I write in multiple positions in a Venn Diagram in PowerPoint?

I want to make a similar chart to this , but using the smart Art feature in PowerPoint : PowerPoint allows me to only write in one center line position of the Venn Diagram. while I need to make such ...
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Should labels in a figure be set in a different font face or font size from the body text?

I'm writing a scientific text, which includes a labeled diagram. Are these traditionally labeled in the same font and font size as the body text, or in a smaller font size, or in a different font?
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Is there a drawing software that can recognize and convert hand drawn shapes in real time (like ink to shape feature in Office)

I use a Wacom tablet for sketching (diagraming), and I am looking for a software that can aid in that with recognizing and converting hand drawn shapes in real time. Example in Office (ink to shape ...
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Trying to use railroad diagram to show the recursive nature of algorithm and how it backs up

I want to use a railroad diagram to show the sequence of steps an algorithm takes: I want to say we start with "SCC scheduling". It then repeatedly calls "chunk scheduling". Then &...
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Software or web app for creating dependency graph

I need to create dependency graph diagram for non-technical purpose - concept brainstorming. Tree diagram such as mind map doesn't meet my needs. Any software or web app you would recommend? Below are ...
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How do I create a "tent"-shape in Inkscape?

I'm using Inkscape to draw my diagrams and I would like to create a diagram of a singularity, so that it looks like a disk that is bent downwards in the middle, so a reverse tent, kind of like the ...
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Geometrically accurate way of creating a venn diagram

I am looking for a geometrically accurate way of creating a venn diagram. Lacking a specific method, I improvised and the circles probably don't overlap like they should. So when I replicate one group ...
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Adding columns to table in draw.io/diagrams.net

I am using the current version of draw.io for Debian Linux (diagrams.net 17.2.1), and I want to make a table with a dozen or so columns. Selecting the Table 1 item generates a three column table. ...
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What is this design element for legends called?

On some illustrations, you have these text boxes which explain individual parts of the product. The text is not placed immediately beneath the item, because there's too little space to fit in. Instead,...
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How to draw and fill the width region of the disk in Inkscape?

How to draw and fill the shaded region of the disk in Inkscape as shown in the image below?
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How to fill shapes with line pattern in Inkscape?

I can draw the outlines and add Latex variables in Inkscape, but how does one fill those objects with line patterns as in the below diagrams? Also how to cut out the pattern to fill text(or latex ...
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Creating a schematic diagram of an experiment

I am looking to create a experimental schematic similar to this image, and am wondering what graphic design program I should use. Here are my criteria: Easy to use for a beginner Easy to modify ...
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Simple Design and Diagram Software: Need recommendations

I need half-art-half-engineering software to draw diagrams of the design concepts (mostly 2D). I need something that let me type the coordinates, can toggle snapping the mouse to the grid like AutoCAD,...
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Problem with how the data is represented in graphs

What are the problems with how the data is represented in the following graphs? What alternative plotting method can be used to better convey the information? For the ten states graph, I think it may ...
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How to demonstrate the efficiency of a dynamic factor in comparison with some constant coefficient with a chart?

I proposed a measure which estimates the coefficient of each sample dynamically, So the coefficient of two sample s1 and s2 can be different. To show the effectiveness of this measure, I want to ...
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What is the software used for drawing like this sketch? [closed]

What is the software used for drawing like this sketch?
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How to show sequence of visits to nodes in a tree

I am working on my thesis and I am wondering is there a better way to describe a sequence of visits: from S there is a visit to node A from S there is a visit to node B from S there is a visit to ...
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How do I create Visio style connectable shapes with text in Inkscape?

I'd like to use Inkscape to create architecture diagrams like this one: The connector tool that Inkscape has seem to work okay, from what I see. What I'm still struggling with is an easy way to add ...
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How can I translate this diagram into flat shapes with Photoshop drawing tools?

I wish I were skilled enough to figure this out... but it might take me weeks! I need to break down this diagram into 4 accurate individual shapes which can then be scaled up to make a template e.g. ...
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Inkscape Text background with LaTeX text

I have a diagram created in Inkscape that I'd like to export to PDF with LaTeX text (so the text keeps the properties of the LaTeX document it's used in). In this diagram I have several labeled arrows ...
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Diagram design and editing [closed]

I'm new to editing drawings and need to make diagrams look realistic.im attaching an image for reference from MIT open course ware For example the shadowing and reflections. How to add all this and ...
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How to draw a stretched/pulled/conical spiral

I'm trying to redraw a diagram, and I'm having difficulty recreating the base spiral: I need to make the concentric spiral part. Can you help me?
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How to create and manipulate a slinky style spring

Background Im writing a book on music theory and I need to create some diagrams and illustrations to explain some key points. Im currently writing a section about sound waves and I would like to ...
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Inkscape: Add nodes to circle drawn with circle tool

I have read the section on snapping nodes and looked at this question Creating snap node from intersections in Inkscape I am trying to make something that looks like a Venn diagram, but where I can ...
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what are the possible ways to divide a square as 4 equal parts [closed]

what are the possible ways to divide a square as 4 equal parts
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What software(s) is used to produce such neat block diagrams?

Can anyone tell me if there is any special software used to produce such block-diagrams? I have used Visio and Simulink but none was satisfying like this one.
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Software to ease the creation of diagrams?

Is there any software, preferably free, preferably supporting drag & drop, preferably supporting save & load to ease the creation diagrams like these? (source: tikilive.org)
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Drawing block diagram?

Is there any software that allows to draw block diagrams like this: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f5/Windows_2000_architecture.png or like this:
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What is good graphic visualization of a climate diagram

Does anybody know about a nice climate diagram visualization, incorporating more information than the example on Wikipedia: For example also data like, snowfall, humidity, hail, fog, thunder and so ...
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How do they make illustrations for the functional programming?

Here are some samples from "Learn some Haskell" Here are samples from "Learn some Erlang" Here are "Illustrated Monads" And here is Bartosz Milewski's Category Theory caffe I wonder, how do they ...
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What is a good FREE software for creating 2D schematics?

I'm not sure if this is on topic here, but it's not exactly against the rules in the Help Centre so I'll give it a shot. I want to create a few simple 2D vector images like floor plans or furniture ...
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Creating Voronoi diagram from Adobe Illustrator CC

I have some artwork in Adobe Illustrator CC that I want to use to create a voronoi diagram from. You can see what a voronoi diagram looks like here: Link I would like to use the points on my paths ...
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Is there a way to make a diagram in Illustrator and have it editable in other programs?

What I'm trying to do is make a diagram in Illustrator. Once it is finished it would be given to the customer but saved in a way so if sometime down the road they need to make changes to it they can. ...
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Sketch - Line linked to other objects

Let's say I build a diagram with list of items (text), every text is linked with line to another to show relation. How can I snap line to text object, so when moving text, line will follow it's ...
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Animated system diagram - time efficient way and software?

I need to create a set of animated 2D diagrams to illustrate plumbing and how a heating system functions with water flows, heating elements, pumps, etc. I have experience of Illustrator and Photoshop,...
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graphing: show a distant cluster while minimizing negative space?

I am preparing a map of cluster assignments for a publication that seeks to minimize negative space in their figures. This is what my map looks like: Notice the distant island in orange? I want to ...
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Popular block diagram software

What are convenient software tools for drawing block diagrams? like this: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f5/Windows_2000_architecture.png or like this: This question has been asked ...
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Is there a word for the particular usage of the curly brace, or a shape like it, to indicate part of a diagram?

Or for measurements. Consider the green things in this image: Referred here from the English SE: english.stackexchange.com/posts/365966
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Colors for a diagram with unknown number of categories

I have to draw a diagram for dynamic data. Each category should have a different color, but I don't know how many categories the diagram is going to show. I expect this number typically to be between ...
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How to print diagrams that are too large for a single page readably?

I made a big flowchart of an app. The app has many menus and pages, so it became a very big file. The dimensions of the diagram are: Width: 272,21 cm / 17147 px Height: 91,37 cm / 5756 px This is ...
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Photoshop plugin for drawing flow charts

I'm looking to add diagram functionality to Photoshop - specifically, the "sticky" functionality where if you draw two boxes and then connect them with a line, when you move a box, the line redraws ...
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Software to create robot schema

I have a question regarding a picture below. Any idea what software might have been used to draw these?
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Sequence diagram ideas for review, revision, and approval process

I need to make a diagram for completion-review-revision-approval process of technical drawings. The diagram needs to show both the process milestones (completion-review-revision-approval) and also ...
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How to bend a rectangle along a path?

I am trying to draw a diagram similar to this: As you can see, a curvy closed shape has been drawn as a line/path. Then, part of this path (for instance by adding anchor points and cutting at them) ...
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What aspects of this diagram should I change to make it suitable as a modern cover image of a textbook? [closed]

I want to use the following diagram on the cover image of a textbook: What aspects should I change to make it more suitable for this purpose? How can I make it look more modern? Should I add some ...
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Tools for creating high quality diagrams

I'm working on a technical paper in which there a lot of architecture diagrams, and I'm presently using pencil/dia tools to draw these images. The problem with these images is, the text is not sharp ...
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What are the basic rules of "flat design"?

I'm not a designer nor a graphics artis. But I wonder, are there any basic rules that can be applied to make for example diagrams or small illustrations look modern/flat/whatever you would call it. ...
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Which colors should I use to indicate higher values in a graph?

Which color should I use to indicate higher intensity, frequency etc.? I mean, most of the the graphs I've seen use red to indicate high values (intensity, frequency, height) and purple to indicate ...