Exporting plots as graphic files

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Exporting plots as graphic files

CLiq offers the ability to export plots in a graphic file format like .png, .gif or .jpg. Exporting individual plots in a graphic file may be useful if for example you need to place some plots on a presentation.

Select a CPTU file from the file manager and from Data menu select the Export plots as graphic command. Alternatively you may use the right mouse button on the CPT file and from the pop-up menu that will appear select again Export plots as graphic. The following dialog will appear:

Export plots dialog

Export plots dialog

There are two (2) tabs on top of the dialog. The Interpretation plots tab which includes all plots associated with the basic interpretation procedure and the Liquefaction plots which includes all plots regarding the liquefaction assessment analysis. CLiq will export only the plots that are selected that is their associated check box is checked.

In the Directory area the software will display the current directory where the files will be saved. If you need to change this folder you can easily do so by clicking on the Browse directory button. You will see the following dialog:

Browse directory dialog

Browse directory dialog

Browse for the directory you wish to use or click on the Make New Folder to create a new folder under the selected directory. Click OK when finished and your new selection will now appear under the Current directory label.

You may use the X size (pixels) and Y size (pixels) to customize the size of the exported plots. You may also choose between various file formats as GIF, PNG and JPG. Click on the Export plots to close the dialog and complete the export procedure.