KSEG is a free (
GPL)
interactive geometry software for exploring
Euclidean geometry
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. It was created by Ilya Baran.
It runs on
Unix
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-based platforms. It also compiles and runs on
Mac OS X
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and should run on anything that
Qt supports. Additionally, it was also ported to
Microsoft Windows
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.
KSEG is a tool designed to let you easily visualize dynamic properties of
compass and straightedge
In geometry, straightedge-and-compass construction – also known as ruler-and-compass construction, Euclidean construction, or classical construction – is the construction of lengths, angles, and other geometric figures using only an Idealiz ...
construction and to make geometric exploration as fast and easy as possible. KSEG was inspired by
the Geometer's Sketchpad, but it goes beyond the functionality that Sketchpad provides.
KSEG can be used in the classroom, for personal exploration of geometry, or for making high-quality figures for
LaTeX
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.
See also
*
Kig – KDE 4 / Qt 4 geometry software
References
External links
* contains source and windows executable.
KSEGfor
Mac OS X
macOS, previously OS X and originally Mac OS X, is a Unix, Unix-based operating system developed and marketed by Apple Inc., Apple since 2001. It is the current operating system for Apple's Mac (computer), Mac computers. With ...
.
*
Standalone binaryfor Mac OS X which also includes Qt.
kseg–
freeBSD
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port.
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Free interactive geometry software
Software that uses Qt
Free educational software