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JAS3 supports various graphics formats, for both bitmap and vector graphics.

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Bitmap graphics are not scalable. JAS3 saves all Plots in their current size. Please make sure to draw the window to the desired width before saving in a bitmap format.

The following list gives a brief description of the most often used formats

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titleGraphics Formats

PNG

Portable Network Graphics

We recommend this format as the default bitmap format. PNG files are compressed and can be used for inclusion in presentations.

EPS

Encapsulated PostScript

For inclusion in printed documents, the EPS format is preferred. This is an uncompressed format, so EPS files are usually much larger than their compressed counterparts. (Up to a factor of 10 or more)

PS

PostScript

Select this format if you want a document-quality printout of your plot. Uncompressed. This option should be used with care, because the PS format contains information about the page layout. The JAS3 PS format is letter-height and A4-width.

SVG

Scalable Vector Graphics

Like the EPS format, SVG is a vector graphics format. Unlike EPS, however, it is compressed. You can use this format

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for high-quality graphics output.

Saving Plots is a trivial task in JAS3:

  • You want to save the whole page:
    • Select File->Save As...
  • You want to save only one plot in the current page
    • Right click on the plot and select Save Plot As...

Changing Layout/Style/Properties with the Mouse

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