ExpGraph-to-Image
See more related video:Exporting Graphs
Graphic image files fall into two categories:
Raster formats define a fixed size array of (rows and columns) of colors. These formats take proportionately larger file space for increased detail and do not scale well. Raster file size is a function of resolution and color density. Raster formats are best used when you must reproduce graphs and layout pages with much detail and many colors, and where scalability is not a concern.Vector formats contain instructions on how to draw an image and may contain additional information about size and resolution. These formats scale well (within limits), but must be interpreted by a target application, and may be subject to error. File size is proportional to the complexity of the image. Vector formats are best used where scalability is needed.Contents1 Supported formats2 Creating an image file2.1 Exporting a Graph or Layout Page (simple method)2.2 Exporting a Graph or Layout Page (Advanced)2.3 To View the Exported GraphSupported formatsOrigin supports these 17 image export file formats:
FileExtensionFormatAdobe Illustrator
Origin recently added support for .SVG files. If you export images for final editing in Adobe Illustrator, we strongly recommend the .SVG format.
(*.AI)
vector
Bitmap
(*.BMP)
raster
Computer Graphics Metafile
(*.CGM)
vector
AutoCAD Drawing Interchange
(*.DXF)
vector
Encapsulated PostScript
(*.EPS)
vector
Enhanced Metafile
(*.EMF)
vector
Graphics Image Format
(*.GIF)
raster
JPEG, Joint Photographic Experts Group
(*.JPG)
raster
Zsoft PC Paintbrush Bitmap
(*.PCX)
raster
Portable Network Graphics
(*.PNG)
raster
Truevision Targa
(*.TGA)
raster
Portable Document Format
(*.PDF)
vector
Adobe PhotoShop
(*.PSD)
raster
SVG, Scalable Vector Graphics
(*.SVG)
vector
TIFF, Tag Image File
(*.TIF)
raster
Windows Metafile
(*.WMF)
vector
Creating an image fileGraphs and layout page export uses the expGraph X-Function, the GUI tool being the expGraph dialog box. Settings in the expGraph dialog can be saved as a Dialog Theme thus allowing user to create multiple export Themes for repeated use. Beginning with Origin 2021, dialog settings are automatically saved with the graph on export. If you are are not exporting your graph immediately, you can save settings by clicking on the Dialog Theme flyout menu and choosing Save to .
Note: Since Origin 2021b, there is a simpler export tool Export Graph as Image which allows you to export the current graph window as a raster image file quickly.Options controlled in the expGraph dialog:
Output file formatOption for exporting the active page, all pages in Project Explorer subfolder, all pages in the entire project, or specific named pagesOption to use the page short name or long name as the name of the exported file, or to enumerate the exported file name for multi page exportAbility to apply a system or user-defined graph theme "on the fly" to change properties of elements of the graphAbility to control the area of the page that is exported, such as removing borders outside of all objects on the pageImage settings to control output image size in various unitsImage settings that are specific to the chosen output file formatExporting a Graph or Layout Page (simple method) With the graph active, select File: Export Graphs. For layout windows, select File: Export Layout as Image. Either will open the expG2img dialog. This is a simpler tool to export the current graph or layout to a selection of common raster and vector image types. Click Preview to check export. Not available for Image Type = SVG. With the graph active, press hotkey Ctrl+Alt+G to export graph the same as Export Graph (Advanced) Exporting a Graph or Layout Page (Advanced)With the graph active, select File: Export Graphs （Advanced）. For layout windows, select File: Export Layout (Advanced). Either will open the expGraph dialog box.Choose an Image Type suited to your needs.Select a Page Option to export one or more graphs or choose Specified from this list and select specific Graph Pages using the Graph Browser button to the right. Choose a naming convention from File Names or type a name. If multiple graphs are being exported then the name will be enumerated.Choose a Path for your file(s) and decide if the export should Overwrite Existing files.In Export Settings you can apply a Graph Theme and specify the border limits of the graph (Advanced branch). Note that this process creates a temporary copy of a graph with the specified Export Settings applied and this temporary copy can be viewed in the Preview pane. If you wish to automatically preview the temporary copy, check the Auto Preview option.Image Settings provides options specific to your chosen export Image Type.When you are satisfied with your settings, click OK.To View the Exported GraphAfter export a graph, the path link of the graph will show in the Message Log. Click the link, it will open the graph in Origin build-in viewer directly.
Note: This internal viewer only support these formats: PNG, BMP, JPG and EMF . Other formats image will be open by system software.System variable @VID can control whether open the Origin internal viewer image dialogTo open exported file location, right click the path link of the graph, select Open File Location in Context menu, or press Ctrl key and click the path link of the graph.
This section covers the following topics: Which Export Format Should I Choose The Export Graph as Image Dialog Box The Export Graph Dialog Box Settings in The Export Graph Dialog Box Export Margin Offsets Dialog Box Export Graph with Highlight Effect