Chapter 15 Model Graphics

Importing and Exporting Model Graphics

A model can incorporate external graphic files in one of several formats. The imported images are stored in the model when it is saved, and are present the next time you open the model.

To import an image into the model:

Select Edit→Import Image to open Windows Open dialog box.

Select a file type and file and then click OK to display the image in the diagram

You can import the following types of graphic files:

File type	Extension
Windows MetaLayout format	WMF
Enhanced metafile	EMF
Bitmap	BMP, DIB, RLE
JPEG Compliant	JPG, JPEG
Portable Network Graphic	PNG

You can also export model graphics.

To export model graphics:

Select one or more symbols to export.

[optional] Select Edit→Export in Color in order to retain color when exporting.

Select Edit→Export Image to open a Windows Open dialog box.

Select a format in the Files of Type listbox, type the filename and click OK.

You can export symbols in any of the following file type formats:

File type	Extension
Enhanced Metafile	EMF
Bitmap	BMP, DIB, RLE
JPEG Compliant	JPG, JPEG
Portable Network Graphic	PNG
Scalable Vector Graphics	SVG

Copying to the Clipboard in color
If you cut or copy selected symbols to the Clipboard, you must select Edit→Export in Color to copy the symbols in color.