Wikipedia

C.a.R.

This article is about geometry software. For other uses, see car (disambiguation).
C.a.R.
C.a.R. logo.png
Original author(s)René Grothmann
Stable release
10.0
Written inJava
Operating systemLinux, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X
TypeInteractive geometry software
LicenseGNU General Public License
Websitecar.rene-grothmann.de/doc_en/index.html Edit this on Wikidata

C.a.R.– Compass and Ruler (also known as Z.u.L., which stands for the German "Zirkel und Lineal") — is a free and open source interactive geometry app that can do geometrical constructions in Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry. The software is Java based. The author is René Grothmann of the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt. It is licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL).

Assignments

Assignments make possible to create Java applets, for a construction exercises. These applets can be used from the command line using the AppletViewer. (Previously, they could be run in a browser, but Java support in browsers has been disabled in recent years.)

See also

  • Graphmatica
  • GeoGebra
  • CaRMetal
  • Compass-and-straightedge construction

External links


This article is copied from an article on Wikipedia® - the free encyclopedia created and edited by its online user community. The text was not checked or edited by anyone on our staff. Although the vast majority of Wikipedia® encyclopedia articles provide accurate and timely information, please do not assume the accuracy of any particular article. This article is distributed under the terms of GNU Free Documentation License.

Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.