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Where are Dia diagram shapes located on Linux?

I recently installed this wonderful diagram creation tool Dia, and also downloaded the AWS Diagram icons in SVG format. I tried to locate *.shape (because all of them need to end in *.shape) but ...
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Using Libre Office Draw to draw UML class diagrams

I have been using "Dia" to draw UML class diagrams in Linux environments. However, it seems that Dia is not under active development, and its UI is not as good as LibreOffice Draw. Could I also use ...
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Which driver for film scanner Plustek OpticFilm 8100?

I own a film scanner Plustek OpticFilm 8100 but cannot find a suitable driver to use it in Linux OS. This scanner is not supported by SANE neither by VueScan. Specifically, my OS is Ubuntu 18.04. How ...
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Align text vertically in box in Dia?

In Dia, I can add a flowchart box, then add text inside it, and then format the text using properties: I can align the text horizontally (i.e. left, center, right) inside the box - but i don't see an ...
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How can I insert a greek letter in Dia diagram software?

I need to insert a greek letter in a diagram. Is it possible to do this and how?
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Text scaling / clipboard issue

I am having some difficulty understanding some issues with dia, perhaps better posted as two questions, however I do get the impression that they are related in gnome somehow; they are as follows: ...
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