draw program- vector

[bilde70]

Hello; Got rid of the PC and just got a new Imac.

Would like some education on a vector draw program.
Would like something beyond Macdraw and not a sophisticated as Illustrator
or Corel draw.

likes;
1- add text to a constrained shape similar to an oval/ odd closed shape etc.
2- have text follow a curved path of any shape.
3- add nodes/points to a curved path in order to change it's shape.
4- good paper documentation.
5- save draw in many formats- PDF etc.

regards,
Bill

 

[Hankster]

All the things you listed you could do with PhotoShop if you don't want to deal with learning Illustrator.

 

[andiwm2003]

intaglio

i like it. a few things missing but the best thing since macdraw pro.

edit:

adding nodes to a path seems not to be a feature yet.

 

[bilde70]

draw

Hankster;
Thanks for the info. I'm waiting for the
Photoshop elements 6 and was not aware that
you are able to use as a draw app.

Do you need the full version of Photoshop or do
you think that elements might have the capability?
I thought photoshop was only for manipulation of photos.

Bill

 

[theLimit]

The line between Photoshop and Illustrator gets blurred a bit more with each release. Illustrator isn't too difficult to get the hang of. The basics can be learned in a couple days if you have instruction, a week or so if you just dive in and start clicking.

 

[Hankster]

Hankster;
Thanks for the info. I'm waiting for the
Photoshop elements 6 and was not aware that
you are able to use as a draw app.

Do you need the full version of Photoshop or do
you think that elements might have the capability?
I thought photoshop was only for manipulation of photos.

Bill

I believe Elements would fit your needs fine. If you wish, you can download trial versions of the applications off of Macromedia.com. That would be an excellent way to figure out which application would fit your needs best at the least about of cost.