Export graphics

The Export > Graphic command in the File menu allows EasyMap maps to be exported in a common format for graphic files as well as in PDF and XPS format.

Image Format

Select the format of the exported graphic here. Please refer to the explanations on raster formats and vector formats on the page supported graphic formats.

Extent

In addition to the output format, you can also specify the content and size of the image in the export options. EasyMap distinguishes between the following contents

  • Entire Sheet
  • Visible View: The section currently visible in the map window is exported.
  • Print Area: Select an already created print area, which will be exported as a graphic.
  • Report: When you export a report, a series of graphs is created in a folder, each graph representing an area of the report.

    • The Export Background Sheet option specifies that the background color of the sheet forms the background of the graphic. If this option is not set, the background is transparent. Removing the check mark is only possible for the graphic formats *.png, *.tif or *.emf.

    Size

    The size of the graphic depends on the resolution in dpi (dots per inch) and the respective width and height in pixels or in cm. You can specify the size of the graphic either in pixels or in centimeters. The values in centimeters are converted into pixels according to the set resolution.

    Button 1:1

    Use this button to resize the width and height (in cm) to fit the sheet size. For print areas, the size is adjusted to the area on the sheet.

    Resolution in dpi

    The resolution is given in dpi (dots per inch) and indicates how many pixels of the graphic correspond to one inch, i.e. about 2.54 cm. If your graphic is to be printed on a 600 dpi printer in 10x10 cm size, you must set 600 dpi and a width and height of 10 cm. EasyMap now calculates for you that about 10/2.54*600=2362 pixels would be necessary to print the graphic cleanly.

    The resolution should depend on what you intend to do with the exported graphic. If it is to be printed, high resolutions are required, which should be based on the resolution of the printer that will be used later. If the graphic is only intended for the screen, low resolutions are sufficient.

    Required RAM

    The memory requirement used depends exclusively on the number of pixels used, i.e. width (in pixels) x height (in pixels). Here a value is reached very quickly for which the available working memory is not sufficient. If this is the case when exporting graphics, a corresponding message is displayed. In this case, you must reduce the number of pixels or alternatively reduce the resolution.