Publication-Quality Graphics - Windows

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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

1. From any JMP output window, click the selection tool () in the toolbar or use the keyboard shortcut (S).
2. 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.
3. Select Edit > Save Selection As.
4. 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.
5. 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

1.  Save the image in steps 4-5 above as a an enhanced meta file (.emf).
2. 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.

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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.