A FreeBSD program that rotates text

[Matthew Seaman]

Polytropon wrote:
> Dear list,
> 
> I'm searching for a FreeBSD based means to align text in
> a circle, adjusted like in a sigulum.
> 
> I've tried to find an option in OpenOffice, but failed.
> Can anyone name me a program that can be used to do so?
> It can even be LaTeX, or a painting program that lets
> me construct a sigulum, like this:
> 
> http://www-e.uni-magdeburg.de/ruge/verschiedenes/medien-als-manipulatoren/otto.gif
> 
> Text at the top should be adjustable with its bottom
> towards the inner of the circle, text at the circle's
> bottom hould be adjustable with the bottom to the outer
> perimeter of the circle so both text is "standing up".
> 
> A pictural figure should be placable in the inner of
> the circle. Colours should be applyable.
> 
> Final output can be everything: Image formats like
> PNG or JPG, PDF files, Postscript.
> 
> Suggestions, anyone? =^_^=
> 

Inkscape.

Cut'n'paste this into 'file.svg' and view it either in firefox or Inkscape.
Took about two minutes to produce...

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	Cheers,

	Matthew

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