The following are also considered
graphics applications:
Paint programs: Allow you
to create rough freehand drawings. The images
are stored as bit maps and can easily be edited.
Illustration/design programs:
Supports more advanced features than paint programs,
particularly for drawing curved lines. The images
are usually stored in vector-based formats.
Illustration/design programs are often called
draw programs.
Presentation graphics software:
Lets you create bar charts, pie charts, graphics,
and other types of images for slide shows and
reports. The charts can be based on data imported
from spreadsheet applications.
Animation software: Enables
you to chain and sequence a series of images
to simulate movement. Each image is like a frame
in a movie.
CAD software: Enables architects
and engineers to draft designs.
Desktop publishing: Provides
a full set of word-processing features as well
as fine control over placement of text and graphics,
so that you can create newsletters, advertisements,
books, and other types of documents.
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