Magelan - Java 2D Graphics Editor / News: Recent posts

The Magelan Project is targeted to originating simple and easy to use Java tools for editing 2D vector graphics, as well as a family of flexible and scalable editor implementations.

This release has the following noteworthy features:

- AutoCAD DXF file format support (both reading and writing) for the basic entities - lines, polylines, circles, layers, etc.;

- mouse gestures are supported to control the editor;... read more

The Magelan Project is targeted to originating simple and easy to use Java tools for editing 2D vector graphics, as well as a family of flexible editor implementations and reusable components.

After committing major code restructuring, the following changes are worth to mention:

- the project is now divided into 2 parts - core, defining the drawing and editor models, as well as a Swing editor component; and editor - a stand-alone drawing editor;... read more

The Magelan Java 2D Graphics Editor Project is proud to present its new home page. Enjoy!

The Magelan Java 2D Graphics Editor project needs skilled developers. If you feel the task is right for you, if you are searching for a project to contribute to - just go ahead!

The project has 2 aims - to create an easy to use library of 2D vector editor components and an extendable and open, stand-alone graphics editor.

Things are just starting, so if you are skilled in Java Graphics2D, Swing or just have ideas - join the project.

Up to date the project has the following functionality implemented:

* a DnD graphics editor component
* most of its supporting classes - layer, linestyle, drawing etc.
* a number of graphics entities - lines, points, circles, polylines, areas, hatches etc.
* a number of editor tools - zoom; pan; modify layers, linestyles, colors, opacity; property editor etc.
* a basic graphics editor incorporating all of the above... read more