{diagrams} is for general questions about vector graphics created programmatically inside a (La)TeX document. For questions about specific packages, use the appropriate tag, e.g. {tikz-pgf} or {pstricks}. For questions about inclusion of external graphic files, use {graphics} instead.
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Is there a combination of LaTeX gnuplot flowchart?
I know this is not always a good idea, but I think it might be a good idea in some situation.
Is there an improved LaTeX version or something, can have the gnuplot scripts inside of the LaTeX file, ...
4
votes
1answer
390 views
Questions on Xfig
I was trying to use Xfig software to draw pictures, but I am running into trouble in the following cases. I have three really quick and technical questions:
I see there are options for drawing an ...
19
votes
1answer
563 views
How to produce John Kruschke's Bayesian model diagrams using TikZ or similar tools?
In a May 2012 blogpost John Kruschke discusses how he prefers his diagram conventions for representing bayesian models to the traditional approach.
You can see an example of his approach in the ...
1
vote
1answer
177 views
How to make self-refering arrow with xydigram in a box
I'm trying to make a nice state diagram with some arrows
I cannot find a way to make the arrows pointing to the same state: in my case, I would like a self-refering arrow to altcache
I'm not fixed ...
0
votes
0answers
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Add arbitrary time gap in sequence diagram [closed]
I am creating sequence diagrams using the pgf-umlsd package from http://code.google.com/p/pgf-umlsd/, and having problems adding a particular visual effect.
As time move forward from top to bottom in ...
1
vote
0answers
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What is / are the softwares to use to draw surfaces of the form of a two or three-holed torus , or torus, or torus with cusps attached to it? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Topological Quantum Field Theory diagrams with pstricks or tikz
I am trying to draw surfaces with complete hyperbolic structures and surfaces which are topologically ...
1
vote
4answers
987 views
How to draw a boolean circuit diagram in circuitikz?
How would I draw this image:
using circuitikz?
What I have so far is
\begin{circuitikz} \draw
(0,2) node[and port] (myand) {}
(2,1) node[or port] (myor) {}
(myand.in 1) node[anchor=east] {A}
...
3
votes
1answer
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Block Diagrams in TikZ
for my thesis i need to put some block diagrams in my LaTeX document. I was recommended to use TikZ for that.
This is the only sample code i could find.
Do you guys maybe have some tutorials / doc ...
14
votes
3answers
671 views
Amoeba shape with TikZ
I would like to draw generic amoeba-like shapes with TikZ and don't really want to think too deeply about its boundary. Basically a closed connected set with smooth locally convex boundaries.
Any ...
6
votes
3answers
403 views
How would I trace a pixelated graphic for my thesis?
I am writing a thesis with MS Word about drug delivery and I have a graphic that is a bit pixelated (so says the professor). I heard that TeX is a good thing to learn for this and I was wondering if ...
9
votes
2answers
463 views
Step-pyramid in LaTeX
How can I generate a step-pyramid in LaTeX?
I'm guessing I would use a graph module to centre chart bars...
I want to be able to select the length of each "row" of the pyramid, and show that number ...
1
vote
1answer
181 views
Softwares for drawing hyperbolic surfaces , closed, with boundaries or with punctures?
In a paper I am in the process of writing in LaTeX, I need to draw and incorporate some diagrams of hyperbolic surfaces in my LaTeX document. Is there any software I can use to draw hyperbolic ...
28
votes
1answer
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Plotting several 2d functions in a 3d graph
I am trying to reproduce a similar figure to the following one. My first guess was to use pgfplots but I didn't find any example that I could use as a starting point. At the moment I am unsure if ...
10
votes
3answers
293 views
Creating macros for common commutative diagrams in tikz
I am currently typesetting a document which requires many commutative diagrams of the same shape and construction, but with different labels at the vertices and edges. For example, I want a ...
1
vote
1answer
348 views
Help with drawing a picture (pgf/tikz)
I am interested on drawing (I suspect that using pgf/tikz is one of the easiest ways to accomplish this) a picture like the following one
It is supposed to be a grid of the plane (I only care about ...
0
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0answers
284 views
It is possible to draw heat engine plants? [closed]
I need to draw a heat engine plant like
For electrical circuit i would use pst-circ but it is possible to use it for these kind of image?
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2answers
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Can you make chemical structure diagrams in LaTeX?
Can you create diagrams of chemical structures in LaTeX?
Example(s) of "chemical structure diagrams":
4
votes
1answer
102 views
How can I move the arrow inside the commutative diagram into the centre?
I have the following diagram:
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage[all]{xy}
\begin{document}
\xymatrix@R.8pc@C.8pc{
F(Y) \ar[rr]^{E_{Y}} \ar[dd]_{F(f)} && F(Y) \ar[dd]^{F(f)} \\
& ...
3
votes
1answer
457 views
Introducing a (sub)node within a part of a split rectangle (with tikz-pgf, for displaying memory data structures)
I'm trying to put a node (or, say, a chain) within one of the nodeparts of a split rectangle shape. So far I've been unable to make it work. Essentially I'm trying to represent a simple data structure ...
0
votes
1answer
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5
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1answer
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How to enclose terminal symbols within circles and/or nice oval boxes in a syntax diagram built using syntax.sty?
I hope you can help me again.
I want to use the syntax package to build syntax diagrams, but I want to enclose non-terminal symbols in boxes and terminal symbols in circles or well-formed oval boxes ...
8
votes
3answers
457 views
Intersection of lines to draw a convex function
I'm trying to draw (in TikZ) a convex function f constructed as the minimum of the linear functions
f1,
f2,
f3 and
f4.
To do that, my inclination is to use the intersections of said lines to find the ...
6
votes
2answers
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Tools for tree diagram
I would like to make a simple scheme looking like tree diagram (structure like this or that). The problem is that all the packages I did try, could make nice binary trees with little information in ...
2
votes
1answer
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moving label of arrow
How can I shift the F_{2}(f') label so that it isn't touching the arrow?
\usepackage[all]{xy}
\SelectTips{xy}{12}
\[ \xymatrix{ A \ar@{<->}[rrrr]^{F_{1}(h' \circ g')} ...
6
votes
1answer
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Short diagonal arrows inside commutative diagram
I need to use the xy maths package (because I need to make it into a PNG file for Wordpress and mathurl.com accepts the xy template) to make a commutative diagram in which there are diagonal 4 shorter ...
0
votes
0answers
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Diagrams for data structures and their dependencies [closed]
I need to create a flowchart-like diagram (actually a tree) for documenting the internals of an operating system and a particular subsystem in it. I've been looking at tikz but haven't found yet any ...
4
votes
1answer
715 views
Turing Machine Figure
Just curious if anyone had a good recommendation for generating a Turing machine style image using perhaps TikZ or something else that would create an image similar to the one shown here.
Any ...
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vote
1answer
244 views
Where is mp.exe in MikTeX 2.9?
I am a a retired software engineer and a newbie on this site. Please execuse me for the naiveness in my question.
I am using Windows, XP and Vista. Other OS's are not affordable to me for now. I used ...
2
votes
1answer
488 views
Commutative diagram with parallel arrows in opposite direction
I have a diagram of the following form, written with the package amscd:
\begin{align*}
\begin{CD}
W @>\phi>> X \\
@V{a}V{b}V @V{c}V{d}V \\
Y @>\phi>> Z \\
\end{CD}
...
3
votes
1answer
336 views
Feynmf doesn't produce feynman diagram at all in TXC
I am trying to draw a feynman diagram using feynmf in TXC.
I use the following code
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{feynmf}
\begin{document}
\unitlength = 1mm
% determine the ...
2
votes
2answers
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How to generate the movie DVD available sound systems symbols?
On the back every movie DVD I have seen there are bunnch of available sound systems characters, they look like a square (just the outside not solid filled) and a number of filled squares on various ...
4
votes
3answers
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How to draw labeled parallel arrows in commutative diagram with TikZ?
I want to draw labeled parallel arrow in commutative diagram with TikZ, I searched on google and Tex Stackexchange, however, I found only the method to draw parallel arrow by transform canvas only, I ...
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vote
4answers
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Drawing a line between two points
The LaTeX line requirements are too restrictive (coprime and mag < 6). Is there any package that lets me just draw a line between two points?
Basically
\line(a,b)(c,d)
or something similar
I ...
4
votes
1answer
426 views
Creating definition of new shapes in PGF/TikZ
Can somebody help me out with declaring these shapes for nodes? :
Need them as model for creation another shapes for symbols. Picked up those what I'm not able to define.Sorry there will be no MWE, ...
2
votes
2answers
908 views
How can I make a graph of a function?
I'm trying to implement a function to LaTeX but i don't know how. I'm compiling using this page: docs.latexlab.org
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2answers
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How to draw a poset Hasse Diagram using TikZ?
I need to draw an Hasse Diagram using LaTeX. TikZ is the solution I would like to use. I tried with a simple structure involving trees but obviously when I need to join two nodes, it is not possible.
...
4
votes
1answer
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How do I add a \vector to a table?
I am trying to make a table that shows how an element moves from location in the table to another. I would like to add a vector that starts at the first element and goes to the second element.
How do ...
3
votes
2answers
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How to join arrows within xymatrix?
I use xymatrix (\usepackage[all]{xy}) in order to create the following picture:
\[
\xymatrix{A \ar@{-}[d] & B \\ \ar[r] & C}
\]
Is there any possibility to join the lines?
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votes
2answers
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Is there a way to compile tikz graphics outside a document?
As my document grows, so does the number of drawings. I am using PGF/TikZ and each drawing is what is enclosed between \begin{tikzpicture} and \end{tikzpicture}. Every time the document is compiled, ...
3
votes
1answer
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Grid customized
I would like to build a grid such as the figure shown below where each grid point is surrounded by some of the two curves that describe below.
First curve: an outline around the point forming a ...
4
votes
1answer
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How to put the values of each bar in a pgfplots bar chart inside the bar itself?
I have this:
\begin{tikzpicture}
\begin{axis}[
ybar = 0.6,
width=1.2\textwidth,
height=0.4\textheight,
enlarge x limits = 0.2,
bar width=16pt,
title={Instance els19 with 1\% max error},
legend ...
0
votes
0answers
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Is there a program that converts a drawing to latex? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What GUI applications are there to assist in generating graphics for TeX?
Is there an analogue of detexify for, say, pictures of curves intersecting? E.g., something ...
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votes
4answers
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Commutative Diagrams and TikZ
Commutative Diagram Latex Tikz
Excuse me for asking naive.
I wish I knew how to draw the diagram on the package Tikz comutativao this figure.
I would also like to know how to put subtitles in ...
15
votes
3answers
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Drawing graphs in LaTeX
Is it possible to draw graphs like in image below in LaTeX?
It doesn't have to look exactly the same. I need arrows with numbers and circles (or dots or other symbol) with text in it (or next to it).
...
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votes
0answers
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Creating a colored bar chart using MetaPost or pgfplots [closed]
Right now I have this:
input graph
input sarith
beginfig(1)
draw begingraph(3cm,2cm)
gdata("data1.d", v,
path p;
augment p (v1,0);
augment p (v1,v2);
augment p (v1 Sadd ...
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votes
0answers
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Package for UML component diagrams? [closed]
Do you know any package to model component diagrams of UML?
There are some packages like tikz-uml that support class diagrams or sequence diagrams, but I haven't found any for component diagrams.
Any ...
2
votes
1answer
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tikz-uml sequence diagram “Extra \or” error
I was compiling the following code which uses the tikz-uml package.
\documentclass{article}
%\usepackage{pgf}
%\usepackage{tikz}
\usepackage{tikz-uml}
\begin{document}
\begin{tikzpicture}
...
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votes
3answers
425 views
How to simplify a basic diagram
I am a beginner in Latex, trying to use it for an industrial document. I have tried to add a simple electrical diagram using the following code. However it is not easy for me to adjust the location of ...
2
votes
2answers
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Process locking diagram in LaTeX
Does someone know if it is possible to reproduce something like this Diagram
(found at this Website)
in LaTeX, perhaps with Tikz?
Or do I have to draw my diagrams in another program and import them ...
5
votes
1answer
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How to have one straight arrows surrounded by two curved arrows (TikZ)
What is the best way to draw one arrow surrounded by two circular arrows (see image below). This is very easy to do when you have a small number of nodes, especially so when the arrows go from one ...
