FIG File Documentation
Overview
Feature | Value |
---|---|
File Extension | .fig |
MIME Type | image/x-xfig |
File Type | Xfig Drawing Format |
Developed By | Supoj Sutanthavibul (with contributions) |
Initial Release | 1985 |
Latest Version | 3.2 (as of the last update) |
Supported Platforms | Multiplatform (with X Window System) |
Binary or Text | Primarily Text |
Supports Compression | Yes (via external tools like gzip) |
Editable | Yes (with compatible software) |
Open Format | Yes |
Layer Support | Yes |
Object Types | Lines, shapes, text, images, splines, and more |
Color Mode | RGB, patterns, and user-defined colors |
Zoom Function | Supported by viewer/editing software |
Primary Use | Technical drawing, diagrams, and academic papers |
Scriptable | Yes (via fig2dev program) |
Export Formats | Multiple (PDF, SVG, LaTeX, PostScript, and more through fig2dev) |
Resolution Independent | Yes |
Metadata Support | Limited |
License | Free software (under terms of the GNU General Public License) |
Associated Applications | Xfig drawing tool, JFig, WinFIG, and others |
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