Does anyone know how to draw queue network graphs that can be included within LaTeX documents?
If you have the time, patience and expertise, I would second this recommendation. It's not for the faint-hearted, but can produce extremely high-quality output.
Tim
2009-10-27 09:16:45
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See, e.g., the following examples at TeXample.net for the TikZ and PGF packages:
rcs
2009-10-27 08:48:30
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There are many ways to include drawings/graphs/images in your latex document.
The easiest way is just to draw the graph in your drawing program of choice, then export the graph to jpg or png (or eps if you're not using PDFlatex), then use the graphicx package ( \usepackage{graphicx} in your preamble), and include the graph in your document by using the code
\includegraphics[width=4in]{filename.jpg}
As indicated in other answers, there are several drawing languages that can be used with tex: metapost, tikz, and PGF are are powerful. There is also asymptote, another code based drawing language.
You could also use graphviz, which is excellent if your graph is large and you need graph something like network traffic. And dot2tex will turn your graphviz file into something latex can handle.
Mica
2009-10-27 16:16:58
When using `pdftex`, you should prefer PDF graphics for vector images instead of PNG or JPG images.
Philipp
2009-10-27 17:34:58
Philipp -- probably true, but to really make a difference, it depends on the intended viewing medium-- print, screen, or other. Also, if you generate your jpeg or png with a sufficient pixel size, it probably won't matter.A jpeg is easier for the lay user, as most people understand what a jpeg is and how to create one. However, throw the word "vector" around my office, and you're sure to end up with a lot of confused people. :D
Mica
2009-10-27 18:44:31