Setup for Printing
The paper settings, orientation of the page, and margins are set in . To print, use the file command or click the Print button in the Report View. Note that a graphic window may consume a large amount of memory when printed. The Print Resolution can be adjusted in the Graphics section of the Preferences.
Printing Graphics
There are two ways to print graphic views of the model, results, or design. Use the or the menu to create a one-page printout. Alternatively, capture the image to the Windows clipboard using and it into a text report or any Windows application that accepts bitmap images. There is a convenient command in the Tools menu to perform the copy and paste in one step.
Printing Member Graphs
- , or , while viewing it. This respects the margins.
- , then switch to Report View and . The image inserts in the report as a Member Graph Image table listed in the tab.
- , and then it into any other Windows program, like Microsoft Word or Excel. The image goes in at the size of the window, but can be resized before printing.
- Click in the tab of the Member Graph view and use the button in the Customization dialog box to save an image of a specific size and type.
Print a Report
With a Report View open and active, choose to send the report to the printer. The command allows the layout and number of pages to be verified before printing. Use the Save button in the Report View to save the report in a number of different file formats.
Printing Problems
- Out-of-date printer drivers can cause problems. Download the latest driver from the printer manufacturer's website (it may need updating on the printer-server machine if printing across a network).
- Quality or "dpi" (dots per inch): generally VisualAnalysis does okay with 300 to 2400 dpi settings. Reducing the dpi setting on the printer may improve performance when printing graphics.
- Bi-Directional Printing: There is a setting available on the Ports tab of the printer setting. Try toggling this option.
