Drawing Software
| Title | Description | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| [Inkscape][[Inkscape]] | Recommended. Open source, cross-platform drawing program that can produce vector drawings in many formats | https://inkscape.org/ |
| Draw.Io | Recommended. Add-on to google drive documents, free | http://draw.io |
| Adobe Illustrator | Recommended. Professional Vector-based Drawing Software, part of Adobe Creative Cloud | Available through ASU: http://links.asu.edu/adobestudent |
| [CorelDraw][[CorelDraw]] | Professional Vector-based Drawing Software | Available in Innovation Hub (for laser cutting). Must be purchased otherwise. |
| Google Drawings | Cloud-based collaborative diagramming app | Available as part of Google Drive |
| [Visio][[Visio]] | Vector-based drawing program | Available for download [here][[Visio]] via Microsoft OnTheHub (formerly Dreamspark). [Microsoft Visio 2013 Viewer][[Microsoft Visio 2013 Viewer]] available from Microsoft |
| Powerpoint | Rudimentary drawing and grouping capability | Can be purchased as part of Office Suite. Also available on ASU computers |
| [LucidChart][[LucidChart]] | Cloud-based collaborative diagramming app | A limited education account is available. Paid versions permit more elements per page and more documents. |
| [Draftsight][[Draftsight]] | Free AutoCAD clone, for dxf/dwg editing only | Free [here][[Draftsight]], requires registering |
Other Software
Powerpoint
- Useful for creating presentations, presentation videos, and basic drawings.
- Available on https://www.asu.edu/myapps/
popupCAD
- main page: http://www.popupcad.org/
- downloads: http://www.popupcad.org/docs/download/
- github repositories: https://github.com/popupcad/popupcad
Solidworks
- Available on https://www.asu.edu/myapps/
[[Inkscape]]: https://inkscape.org/en/ [[LucidChart]]: https://www.lucidchart.com/pages/usecase/education [[Visio]]: https://myapps.asu.edu/app/dreamspark [[CorelDraw]]: https://www.coreldraw.com/en/ [[Draftsight]]: https://www.3ds.com/products-services/draftsight-cad-software/ [[Microsoft Visio 2013 Viewer]]: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35811