To create a Save As Picture action, click on Save As Picture (in the Add Action section of the Batch Actions window).

 

The Create Save Picture of Plot Action dialog (Figure 20.24) is used to set up how, in each iteration, plots or layout pages will be saved as picture files.

 

 

 

The properties are divided into three sections:

 

•File Options

 

Enter the filename for the exported file. See Save Layout - File Options for a description of batch generated filenames.

 

•Picture output options

 

Choose the file type (JPEG, Bitmap, Metafile, GIF, PNG, TIF) from the drop-down list. For JPEG files, choose a picture quality using the spin control. Set the resolution using the radio buttons. For Metafiles, choose whether or not to embed the plot data as a bitmap.

 

•Get a picture from

 

Choose to save a particular plot/text box or a full page in the layout using the radio buttons. Select the plot or layout page from the list box.

 

 

Click OK when you are finished editing the properties.