Mechanical APDL Basic Analysis Guide - Ansys

Chapter 18: External Graphics
18.3.5. Exporting Files to Desktop Publishing or Word Processing Programs
You can use the DISPLAY program to translate ANSYS graphics files into Hewlett Packard Graphics Language
(HPGL), Encapsulated PostScript (EPS), or some other external format, for possible use in outside desktop
publishing and word processing programs. The Window's version of DISPLAY is also capable of exporting
Metafile Graphics (WMF or EMF), in addition to the formats listed above. See your program's documentation
for the particular format requirements.
18.3.5.1. Exporting Files on a UNIX System
To create such exportable graphics files, perform these tasks:
1. Using the DISPLAY program, issue the FILEDISP command to direct the program to read the desired
filename. With the /SHOWDISP command, identify which graphics format you desire (HPGL, POSTSCRIPT,
INTERLEAF, etc.). The HPGL format includes color HPGL capability, and the POSTSCRIPT format includes
Encapsulated Postscript by default.
2. Still in the DISPLAY program, create one plot per file by typing PLOT,1, PLOT,2, ... etc. (or PLOT,ALL).
The DISPLAY program will automatically assign an output filename.
3. Exit the DISPLAY program (using the FINISH command) and enter the word processing program.
Create a graphics box in the document at the size of your choice. (Square boxes are recommended to
avoid clipping the ANSYS image.)
4. Identify the appropriate file (for instance, PSCRnn.GRPH, HPGLnn.GRPH, etc.) and retrieve the image
into the box. HPGL files will produce a screen image (bitmapped). You also can set up an EPS file to
include a TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) bitmap or an Encapsulated PostScript Interchange Format
(EPSI) bitmap for screen previewing. To do so, use the PSCR,TIFF and PSCR,EPSI command options
within the DISPLAY program.
18.3.5.2. Exporting Files on a Windows System
The Windows version of DISPLAY provides direct METAFILE graphics export, in addition to the formats listed
above. The system must be running in 32 bit mode ( XP or 2000, running win32 or win32C). If the system
is operating in Z-buffered mode, it will automatically switch to polygon mode when the file export is requested.
A Windows metafile is created and saved in the specified directory by performing the following tasks:
1. From the FILE menu, select Export ANSYS Graphics.
2. Select Metafile.
3. To invert the colors of the graphic, choose the Controls option. The Standard Color option exports the
ANSYS display file with a black background and the colors designated in the ANSYS program. The Invert
WHITE/BLACK option will provide a white background, but still retain the original colors. Choose OK
to continue.
4. Select the name, location and type of metafile to be exported. The option for WMF or EMF is provided.
Each file export is assigned the default filename file00.emf (or wmf ), with the "00" field incrementing
for each subsequent file export. Older Windows products do not support EMF files.
Windows Metafiles can be exported directly from ANSYS (Windows systems only) by selecting Utility Menu>
PlotCtrls> Write Metafile. The subsequent dialog boxes provide the same options listed above.
Windows Metafiles cannot be obtained directly from the UNIX platform (ANSYS or DISPLAY). The DISPLAY
utility for Windows must be installed, and the ANSYS graphics files must be exported to the Windows file
system in order to be converted. DISPLAY for Windows is shipped with all ANSYS products. Contact your
ASD for installation instructions.
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