Opinions on simple graphics for LaTeX docs

[babucher]

I'm interested in finding out what people's opinions are on which program would be the most recommended for generating _very simple_ graphics to include in LaTeX documents. When I say simple, I mean along the lines of just a few lines and curves here and there with some text.

Also, any particular benefits from the graphics filetype for those that will be used in LaTeX documents? I was thinking PDF, but don't really know.

Thanks,
Brian

 

[crees!]

I'm interested in finding out what people's opinions are on which program would be the most recommended for generating _very simple_ graphics to include in LaTeX documents. When I say simple, I mean along the lines of just a few lines and curves here and there with some text.

Also, any particular benefits from the graphics filetype for those that will be used in LaTeX documents? I was thinking PDF, but don't really know.

Thanks,
Brian

I don't know what you're talking about with LaTeX documents but I would create them in Illustrator then you can export them in whatever format you need.

 

[arf]

Well for LaTeX documents I use the excellent texshop and the installer instructions they have there. The default install uses pdftex and so I usually create pdf figures and use the {\includegraphics{mypdf.pdf}} syntax.

As for actually creating the pdf's I use the (albeit limited) free version of omnigraffle which makes pretty nice diagrams.

Hope this helps!

 

[MisterMe]

I'm interested in finding out what people's opinions are on which program would be the most recommended for generating _very simple_ graphics to include in LaTeX documents. When I say simple, I mean along the lines of just a few lines and curves here and there with some text.

Also, any particular benefits from the graphics filetype for those that will be used in LaTeX documents? I was thinking PDF, but don't really know.

Thanks,
Brian

It is my understanding that most of the graphics used in LaTeX publications is in EPSF format. PDF is gaining in popularity.