This is a limitation of the current user interface it is possible to set other resolutions using macros.Įmbedded raster graphics, or objects which have been converted to a bitmap or Metafile (from the context menu Convert > To Bitmap / To Metafile) may subsequently be saved as a picture from the context menu choose Save as Picture. The number of pixels used is determined by the screen resolution set up within the operating system and through the Drawing scale factor set in Tools > Options > Draw > General. This means that, among other things, missing raster points can be interpolated when the graphic is opened in the other program. Rather it inserts into the picture information that informs other programs the dimensions to be used in displaying the image. In cases where the export dialog permits the input of the image resolution, note that this does not affect the number of raster points in the image. Some examples of the various option dialogs are shown in Figure 7.įigure 7: Adjusting format specific properties prior to export In case of any doubt, test out a number of the different formats to see which gives the best results some programs behave differently depending on the format of the image to be imported into them.Īfter typing in a name for the exported file and selecting the file format you may be able to set options for the exported image-compression, color format, version of Metafile-depending on the format chosen. The choice of formats for export as a raster graphic is large enough that you can always find one which will be supported by the application you wish to use. Best supported are the Metafile formats and exporting to one of these is usually successful. Even the export of a graphic to a SVG format file is not yet fully implemented: the graphic objects are exported as paths and 3D objects only as preview images. An export to a DXF format file (Autocad) is not possible. The choice of vector formats is still limited. Take care to select the option Selection on the Export dialog.
A selection can include more than one object. In order to export individual drawing objects you need to first select them.
With this type of export only the currently active page is exported.įigure 6: Lower part of the Export dialog Exporting single objects If you want to use the object(s) in other applications you would be better advised to select one of the Metafile formats (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP etc) in the lower part of the File format list (see Figure 6). The Export Assistant can generate-if you choose-a Navigation aid to help in moving from page to page. You will then not be able to access individual objects on the page. Export in Flash or HTML format will result in each page of the Draw document being exported as a raster graphic. The file format options in the upper area of the File format box-PDF, Flash and HTML-will result in the complete file being exported.
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