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Printing, Plotting, and Saving Measurement Results
To View Plot Files on a PC
To View Plot Files on a PC
Plot files can be viewed and manipulated on a PC using a word processor or graphics presentation program.
Plot files contain a text stream of HPGL (Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language) commands. In order to import
a plot file into an application, that application must have an import filter for HPGL (often called HGL). Two
such applications from the Lotus® suite of products are the word processor “Ami Pro” and the graphics
presentation package “Freelance Graphics.” Additionally, a utility is available to convert plot files to PCX
format so they can be used in additional PC applications.
NOTE Lotus applications are not supported by Hewlett-Packard. The following procedures are
provided for informational use only. Other applications or other versions of the same
application may function differently.
When viewed in such programs, the color and font size of the plot may vary from the output of an HPGL/2
compatible color printer. The following table shows the differences between the color assignments of
HPGL/2 compatible printers and Lotus applications. Also refer to
"Selecting Pen Numbers and Colors" on
page 4-14.
To modify the color or font size, consult the documentation for the particular application being used.
NOTE Plot files may also be saved to a floppy disk as a JPEG file and used on a personal computer.
Refer to "Saving in Graphical (JPEG) Form" on page 4-44.
Using Ami Pro
To view plot files in Ami Pro, perform the following steps:
1. From the FILE pull-down menu, select IMPORT PICTURE.
Tab le 4-6 Color Assignment Differences between HPGL/2-Compatible Printers and Lotus Applications
HPGL/2 Printer Lotus Applications
Pen Number Color Pen Number Color
0 white N/A N/A
1 cyan (aqua) 1 black
2 magenta (red-violet) 2 red
3 blue 3 green
4 yellow 4 yellow
5 green 5 blue
6 red 6 red-violet (magenta)
7 black 7 aqua (cyan)
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