Graphics, Figures & Tables ⇒ Dots in a Circle Diagram

[Latexcommunity1000]

I wish to do a diagram consisting of 8 dots that lie in a circle, with a letter next to each of the dots. How do I do this in LaTeX?

[localghost]

Show what you have tried so far by a minimal example.


Thorsten

[Stefan Kottwitz]

For drawing diagrams in LaTeX, TikZ is a great package. For example, the 8 dots could be drawn this way:

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\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{tikz}
\begin{document}
  \tikz\foreach \i in {1,...,8}
    \node (\i) at (45*\i:1.6) {\textbullet};
\end{document}

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In general, I recommend to start questions or explain problems with some code. Questions, which look like "Please produce a document for me" without any code are not attracting helpful users. In contrast, if you would show some code then it's easier to provide specific help.

Stefan

[Latexcommunity1000]

I had no code and had not tried as yet tried anything, as I had nothing to try. Not sure what a code is. Do you mean LaTeX commands.


The Latex commands that you have supplied are just what I want. I would also like to write a letter next to each dot. How do I do that? ( I have no idea how to do this, so cannot provide any example.)

[Stefan Kottwitz]

Not sure what a code is. Do you mean LaTeX commands.

Yes, I mean a LaTeX example. If you would have a specific problem, try to post complete code, but as minimal as possible, so we could check a problem or improve your code, providing specific help.

In this case, I give an example for a start.

I would also like to write a letter next to each dot. How do I do that? ( I have no idea how to do this, so cannot provide any example.)

For example, a bit longer:

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\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{tikz}
\begin{document}
\begin{tikzpicture}[every node/.style={node distance=2ex}]
  \foreach \i in {1,...,8}
    \node (\i) at (45*\i:1.6) {\textbullet};
  \node[right of=1] {L};
  \node[right of=2] {T};
  \node[right of=3] {X};
\end{tikzpicture}
\end{document}

However, be aware that TikZ is a powerful and complex graphic package. It requires some effort to learn that. If you don't want to spend time on learning TikZ, perhaps use just a graphic program. For example use Inkscape, export a drawing into PDF format and use \includegraphics for loading it into your document.

For learning TikZ, type at the command prompt

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texdoc pgf

or download this extensive documentation: PGF Manual. To learn, what TikZ could do for you, you may could visit the TikZ example gallery.

Stefan

[Latexcommunity1000]

Thanks a lot. That has saved me a lot of time.