On Sun, 2009-09-27 at 22:10 +0800, Zhang Weiwu wrote: > Charles-H. Schulz wrote: > > > > Draw was always targeted as a technical drawing > > application, not as a DTP one... perhaps we should think about > > repositioning Draw? > > > Really? I found Draw capable doing a lot of things except technical > drawing! ;)
I think he means basic prosumer drawing rather than CAD. I would think graphic illustration is the nearest - stuff like Serif Draw+, Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator, etc. Again probably some argument about exact number of features etc. I accept the reasons for rejecting Scribus, I was just looking for lines of least resistance since resources are never enough to do anything substantial quickly. There is definitely advantage in having more than one application with different approaches, I use Inkscape and Draw in different circumstances. Putting more DTP features into Draw certainly has some merit - most schools in the UK use MS Publisher and it's a particular pain because the file formats are not compatible with anything. If Draw is evolving to pdf editing it does make some sense to move it more to page layout and DTP. BTW, anyone going to Open World Forum in Paris next week? > In fact "technical drawing" also has prosumer segment and professional > segment. Draw works for basic things but doesn't fit the professional > segment neither. On technical drawing I happen to be in the professional > segment, which means I cannot use Draw for the purpose it was supposed to:) > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] > For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected] -- Ian Ofqual Accredited IT Qualifications A new approach to assessment for learning www.theINGOTs.org - 01827 305940 You have received this email from the following company: The Learning Machine Limited, Reg Office, 36 Ashby Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8AQ. Reg No: 05560797, Registered in England and Wales. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
