How do I export a panel image in vector format directly into a Word document?

[Bruce_Mac_Donald]

I want to create a panel, with several graphs and text and numeric indicators, and export that to a vector-format image, such as DXF, wmf, or emf, so that it can be loaded into Word.  If I use BMP or other raster-format images, then the resulting printed picture is very coarse.  I want to use a vector format so that when Word prints the document it uses the native printer resolution. 

Is there any way to programmaticaly output a panel to a vector-based image format?

[smercurio_fc]

There is a private (read: undocumented) method for a VI called "Print: Panel to Postscript". Would this be an acceptable format?


Message Edited by smercurio_fc on 05-09-2008 10:06 AM

[Bruce_Mac_Donald]

Thanks for your response.

Yes, Encapsulated Postscript would be fine.  I just have to be able to cause the panel to print programmatically, specify the eps file to be written, and have it write without any user intervention.  Is this possible?

[smercurio_fc]

Err... yes, with that method that I mentioned:



The individual items are all in the Application Control palette. As I indicated, this is a private method, so it's not documented.


Message Edited by smercurio_fc on 05-09-2008 12:17 PM