On Wed, Sep 17, 2003 at 01:42:10PM -0700, Rich Shepard wrote: > While this is not explicitly LyX, I'm using Xfig to prepare illustrations > for my book which is being written with LyX. If anyone knows of a more > appropriate mail list, _please_ let me know. > > I'm brand new to Xfig and I'm trying to draw xspline curves quickly and > accurately. I'm slowly getting the idea, but now and then I get a little > zig-zag in the line between nodes and I have no idea how to remove that and > make the line smooth. The edit box has only the nodes (where I clicked the > left trackball button) and, as far as I can see, no way to edit the line > itself. > > Can someone with more experience help me learn?
There is a button with a pair of scissors in the left 'tool column' (fifth button counted from the bottom). This can be used to remove points from a curve. The button above introduces new points. As far as I am concerned, xfig is a bit quiky UI wise but apart from that a fairly powerful tool. Andre' -- Those who desire to give up Freedom in order to gain Security, will not have, nor do they deserve, either one. (T. Jefferson or B. Franklin or both...)
