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    So that I don't have to create them from scratch, does anyone know of a source of ready-made images which could be used in drafting floorplans in excel draw?

    I refer to iconic drafting images meant to represent doorways, windows, electrical outlets, light fixtures, etc.

    I would like to acces such a collection as autoshapes (I think. I am very new with Excel's drawing features)

    (I know that many other drafting programs exist and are superior for this application. I currently have no choice in this matter, though if you can vouch from significant personal experience for a freeware drafting program I would be grateful for your input.)

    Thank you very much.

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    Re: excel draw icon collections

    Have you tried the clipart collection or google images?

    If you want a consistent theme/style to your images you will probably need to locate a more appropriate application.

    These are the sort of applications that get included in computing magazines cover **.
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    Re: excel draw icon collections

    Quote Originally Posted by Andy Pope View Post
    Have you tried the clipart collection or google images?
    Yes. So far I've found nothing appriopriate, which surprised me. One would think there would be such sets out there somewhere.

    If you want a consistent theme/style to your images you will probably need to locate a more appropriate application.
    I'm afraid this option is not open to me. I am required to do these drawings in Excel, but thanks.

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    Re: excel draw icon collections

    You problem is that anybody who has invested considerable time designing and creating such images is unlikely to give them aways for free.

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    Re: excel draw icon collections

    Quote Originally Posted by Andy Pope View Post
    You problem is that anybody who has invested considerable time designing and creating such images is unlikely to give them aways for free.
    I dunno. Google and Wikipedia probably each took a good deal of effort to develop, eh? And there are hundreds or thousands of public domain graphics collections of various kinds. Still, maybe you're right.

    I'm attaching some quick-and-dirty (created in Paint) images I'm using until I should locate a proper collection. Free, and worth every penny.

    In any case, thanks for the problem analysis.
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