This guide provides instructions on saving publication-quality graphics on the Windows version of JMP. For information on creating publication-quality graphics on the Mac version of JMP, see the Publication-Quality Graphics – Mac guide. For a basic approach on saving output, see the page Saving JMP Results.
Saving Graphic Images
- From any JMP output window, click the selection tool (
) in the toolbar or use the keyboard shortcut (S).
- Click on the content you’d like to copy – selected content is highlighted. Click near the edge of the report to select all content. To extend a selection, hold the shift key.
- Select Edit > Save Selection As.
- Under Save as Type (at the bottom of the window), select the desired graphic format. For printed media (presentations, journals, etc.) a vector image, such as EMF (enhanced metafile) is recommended. This format preserves transparency, can be edited in image-editing software, and can be scaled or resized without losing clarity.
- Enter a file name, specify the folder to save the file to, and click Save.
Note: An alternative to saving as a file is to paste the image directly into a document. Use Edit > Copy from within JMP and choose Paste Special > Picture Enhanced Metafile to place image in a document.
Editing Image Elements within Power Point
- Save the image in steps 4-5 above as a an enhanced meta file (.emf).
- After placing image in document, right-click on the image and select Edit Picture. Confirm choice. All the elements of the graphic can now be edited, and formatted as desired.
Note: You may be required to “ungroup” elements in order to edit individual elements.
Note: It’s often best to edit the graph in JMP to the desired appearance as much as possible (e.g., marker sizes and/or colors, borders, axis settings, fonts, etc.) before saving/copying and inserting into a document.
Visit “Discovering JMP > Save and Share Your Work” and “Using JMP > Save and Share Your Data” in JMP Help to learn more.