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---
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name: draw
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description: "Vector graphics and diagram creation, format conversion (ODG/SVG/PDF) with LibreOffice Draw."
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category: graphics-processing
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risk: safe
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source: personal
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date_added: "2026-02-27"
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---
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# LibreOffice Draw
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## Overview
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LibreOffice Draw skill for creating, editing, converting, and automating vector graphics and diagram workflows using the native ODG (OpenDocument Drawing) format.
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## When to Use This Skill
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Use this skill when:
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- Creating vector graphics and diagrams in ODG format
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- Converting between ODG, SVG, PDF, PNG formats
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- Automating diagram and flowchart generation
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- Creating technical drawings and schematics
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- Batch processing graphics operations
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## Core Capabilities
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### 1. Graphics Creation
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- Create new ODG drawings from scratch
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- Generate diagrams from templates
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- Create flowcharts and org charts
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- Design technical drawings
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### 2. Format Conversion
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- ODG to other formats: SVG, PDF, PNG, JPG
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- Other formats to ODG: SVG, PDF
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- Batch conversion of multiple files
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### 3. Diagram Automation
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- Template-based diagram generation
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- Automated flowchart creation
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- Dynamic shape generation
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- Batch diagram production
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### 4. Graphics Manipulation
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- Shape creation and manipulation
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- Path and bezier curve editing
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- Layer management
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- Text and label insertion
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### 5. Integration
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- Command-line automation via soffice
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- Python scripting with UNO
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- Integration with workflow tools
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## Workflows
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### Creating a New Drawing
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#### Method 1: Command-Line
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```bash
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soffice --draw template.odg
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```
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#### Method 2: Python with UNO
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```python
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import uno
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def create_drawing():
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local_ctx = uno.getComponentContext()
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resolver = local_ctx.ServiceManager.createInstanceWithContext(
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"com.sun.star.bridge.UnoUrlResolver", local_ctx
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)
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ctx = resolver.resolve(
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"uno:socket,host=localhost,port=8100;urp;StarOffice.ComponentContext"
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)
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smgr = ctx.ServiceManager
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doc = smgr.createInstanceWithContext("com.sun.star.drawing.DrawingDocument", ctx)
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page = doc.getDrawPages().getByIndex(0)
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doc.storeToURL("file:///path/to/drawing.odg", ())
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doc.close(True)
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```
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### Converting Drawings
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```bash
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# ODG to SVG
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soffice --headless --convert-to svg drawing.odg
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# ODG to PDF
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soffice --headless --convert-to pdf drawing.odg
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# ODG to PNG
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soffice --headless --convert-to png:PNG_drawing drawing.odg
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# SVG to ODG
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soffice --headless --convert-to odg drawing.svg
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# Batch convert
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for file in *.odg; do
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soffice --headless --convert-to pdf "$file"
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done
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```
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## Format Conversion Reference
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### Supported Input Formats
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- ODG (native), SVG, PDF
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### Supported Output Formats
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- ODG, SVG, PDF, PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP, WMF, EMF
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## Command-Line Reference
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```bash
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soffice --headless
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soffice --headless --convert-to <format> <file>
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soffice --draw # Draw
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```
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## Python Libraries
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```bash
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pip install ezodf # ODF handling
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pip install odfpy # ODF manipulation
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pip install svgwrite # SVG generation
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```
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## Best Practices
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1. Use layers for organization
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2. Create templates for recurring diagrams
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3. Use vector formats for scalability
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4. Name objects for easy reference
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5. Store ODG source files in version control
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6. Test conversions thoroughly
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7. Export to SVG for web use
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## Troubleshooting
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### Cannot open socket
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```bash
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killall soffice.bin
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soffice --headless --accept="socket,host=localhost,port=8100;urp;"
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```
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### Quality Issues in PNG Export
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```bash
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soffice --headless --convert-to png:PNG_drawing_Export \
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--filterData='{"Width":2048,"Height":2048}' drawing.odg
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```
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## Resources
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- [LibreOffice Draw Guide](https://documentation.libreoffice.org/)
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- [UNO API Reference](https://api.libreoffice.org/)
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- [SVG Specification](https://www.w3.org/TR/SVG/)
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## Related Skills
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- writer
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- calc
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- impress
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- base
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- workflow-automation
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