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What is drawing software used for?

Drawing software is used to create diagrams for inclusion in presentations and reports.

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Recommended. Open source drawing program which can produce professional vector drawings in many formats
Draw.Io
Recommended. Add-on to google drive documents, free
http://draw.io
Google Drawings
Recommended. Cloud-based collaborative diagramming app
available in Google Drive
cloud-based collaborative diagramming app
ASU has a site license if you use your ASU google account.  Or get an Education Account
Vector-based drawing program
Available for download here via Microsoft OnTheHub (formerly Dreamspark). Microsoft Visio 2013 Viewer available from Microsoft
Powerpoint
Recommended.  Can save Drawings as .png
Can be purchased as part of Office Suite.  Also available on ASU computers
Professional Vector-based Drawing Software.
Available on some ASU lab computers, or for purchase / subscription
Free AutoCAD clone, for dxf/dwg editing only
Free here, requires registering
Professional Vector-based Drawing Software
Available in Innovation Hub (for laser cutting). Must be purchased otherwise.

Dr. Shawn Jordan

is an Associate Professor, electrical engineer, maker, and engineering education researcher.

1 comment:

  1. I also suggest inkscape. It produces professional vector drawings in a variety of formats.

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