xfig ☆
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Description:
Facility for interactive generation of figures
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: vector-graphics x11 diagrams illustration cad
Install: brew install xfig
About:
Xfig is an interactive vector graphics editor for the X Window System. It enables users to create and modify complex figures composed of shapes, text, and splines. Its primary value is in producing precise technical diagrams and illustrations that can be exported to various formats like PostScript and PDF.
Key Features:
  • Vector-based drawing with precise object manipulation
  • Support for various object types: arcs, splines, text, and images
  • Export to multiple formats including PostScript, PDF, and SVG
Use Cases:
  • Creating technical diagrams and scientific illustrations
  • Designing flowcharts and network schematics
  • Drafting floor plans and geometric figures
Alternatives:
  • Inkscape – More modern SVG editor with broader format support and active development
  • Dia – Specialized for UML and network diagrams rather than free-form drawing
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 11:13am 0 VERSION_BUMP c148adb2
Dec 31, 2024 7:21am 0 VERSION_BUMP 322cb99d
Dec 30, 2024 9:47pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c772ee90
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