Re: [Origami] Sharing diagram source files
Am 20.02.2013 19:52, schrieb Rob Hudson: For diagram styles, I've always had a particular fancy for David Shall's, hand drawn with a Rapidograph pen (Hope I got that right, David!) are those by David? http://web.singnet.com.sg/~owrigami/modular.htm they do have more soul then computer made ones for sure!
Re: [Origami] Sharing diagram source files
Wonderful idea for sharing diagram source files. Still learning my diagrams are not up to par. There seems to be so many different conventions in diagramming, it is hard to know which symbols make more sense to those reading them. For example - big sweeping arrows or smaller ones? For me personally, the smaller ones make sense. It this the diagrammer' choice? LOL. Ancient Chinese secret :-)
Re: [Origami] Sharing diagram source files
Very nice work Tavin!!! Thank you for sharing.
Re: [Origami] Sharing diagram source files
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 9:46 AM, kdiannesteph...@gmail.com wrote: There seems to be so many different conventions in diagramming, it is hard to know which symbols make more sense to those reading them. For example - big sweeping arrows or smaller ones? For me personally, the smaller ones make sense. It this the diagrammer' choice? LOL. Ancient Chinese secret :-) Whenever one is thinking about diagramming, Robert Lang's excellent discussion of diagramming techniques and standards is always worth a (re-)read: http://www.langorigami.com/diagramming/diagramming.php And if you're interested in old-school-but-still-highly-valuable (hurray for pencil and paper!) techniques, Rikki Donachie has a great discussion of making hand-drawn works here: http://itsjustabitofpaper.com/Writings/Ranting%20Essays/howtodiagram002.htm In my extremely limited experience diagramming I found that I slid towards smaller arrowheads than are often used elsewhere, but seems to me that's one of those personal-preference things. Personally, overall, I'm most fond of Yoshizawa's diagrams; though sometimes sparse and puzzling, their simplicity is pleasing somehow. Perhaps it's just that I learned technical drawing back in the dark ages, and I like that kind of drawing! Anne
Re: [Origami] Sharing diagram source files
From: kdiannesteph...@gmail.com kdiannesteph...@gmail.com For example - big sweeping arrows or smaller ones? For me personally, the smaller ones make sense. as to arrows, I don't have a preference with the length of the arrow shaft, but the head of the arrow needs to be easily recognized, the length of the 'arms' of the arrow need to be big enough to be distinguished. I don't have an e-reader or smart phone, and yes, I know that screens can be zoomed in, but having the arrows be clear in the first place makes sense - to me. Kathy Knapp, Peoria, Illinois, USA Do well your part today. - Juliette Gordon Low
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Thank you Anne!! Very helpful info.
Re: [Origami] Sharing diagram source files
On 20/02/13 02.18, Chris Lott wrote: But I was thinking that it would be a really useful learning experience to be able to poke around with some existing diagram source files...just to see how they are put together and potentially to avoid reinventing the wheel with common elements. I'm using Inkscape (and occasionally Illustrator-- I can't decide which makes more sense for me), I use inkscape because I found it easier for a beginner (easier than illustrator, anyway), after some years of use it technically still covers my needs, it's free of charge. I would be happy to hear you put of a page of references somewhere. My set of symbols: http://papirfoldning.dk/temp/symbols_origami.svg (updated today). An older example: http://papirfoldning.dk/images/diagram/vase05/kinesiskvase-a.svg And a pretty new example: http://papirfoldning.dk/temp/twistedsquarebowl.svg (for a book due autumn 2013). For the latter example, if you open it in Inkscape, you must open the layers dialog to unlock the layers. Note how the English text is in a separate layer. Danish text is in a hidden layer, making it easy to produce the diagram in another language. Note also that it uses a filter to provide the metallic look of the inside (as I intend to use them for candles...). I had to use clipping in order to cut off the rough edges; it would be much easier just to use the linear gradients I usually apply. Another very useful source is jo nakashimas youtube videos. At http://www.youtube.com/user/jonakashima he has a group of 6 excellent inkscape diagramming tutorials (as well as a whole range of other origami videos). Best regards, Hans Hans Dybkjær papirfoldning.dk Danish Origami Society: foldning.dk
