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    • The diagram was converted to PDF in the GMT exercise course. This is an introduction to the software required to edit this diagram.

          • Adobe's Illustrator:This is standard software (fee charged). Hokkaido University has a comprehensive contract, so teachers can use it. Useful software.
          • Inkscape:This is standard free software.


    • After installing the Inkscape, let's try opening the diagram you made with GMTs.

      Launch the Inkscape and select the file in the "File" → "Open".

      Has the diagram been displayed on the Inkscape?


      How to Edit a Diagram

      Select the diagram  "Objects" → "Ungroup"

      You can select  each part of the diagram (text and lines) individually and edit them.


      How to export figures

      "File" → "Save As" → ".PDF" (Save as PDF)

      "File" → "Export to PNG Image" (Save as non-editable image file)

      (PNG file is useful when pasting figures to PowerPoint or Word.)


      You can easily find out how to use the Inkscape on the Internet. (It is also introduced on Inkscape's website.)

      Familiarize yourself with GMTs and Inkscape, make beautiful figures and write fine reports!

      Just because the figures and tables are pretty (they just look good), they look like fine reports.

      The contents of the report are important, but the appearance is also important!