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Printing and Saving in tecplot

Printing and Saving with Tecplot

Printing

To print the image, first save it as a PostScript file, then use the appropriate lpr command to print it. Pull the "File" menu down to "Print..." Be sure "Send Output to File" is on. Look at the "Format". If it is correct - It is either Monochrome or Color - click "OK". The standard file selection window will appear. Enter a file name and click "OK". If you want to change the format from Monochrome to Color or vice-versa, click on the "Print Setup..." button, and click on the box next to "Color" to change from monochrome to color or vice-verse. Click on "OK" and print as stated above.

Encapsulated PostScript

To save the image as as encapsulated PostScript for use in other documents, pull the "File" menu down to "Export...". A window will pop up. In this window, pull the "Format" menu down to "EPS". If you want color, be sure to click the box next to "Color". When all is set click on "OK". You will be asked to enter the name of a file.

Saving your work for future modification

To save you work for future modification, you will want to save a layout (use the file extension ".lay"). Pull the "File" menu down to "Save Layout" or "Save Layout as...". The former will update the previously save layout if you read in a layout, or ask you to enter a name if you haven't. The latter will allow you to always enter a name.

After entering a name, tecplot may want to rename a data set. You may use tecplot's suggested name or enter one of your own.

To read in a layout, pull down the "File" menu to "Open Layout...". Enter the name. The image should appear exactly as it was when you saved the layout. You can now modify it.