CrystalMaker Guide: Copying Graphics

The demonstration version of CrystalMaker does not allow you to copy/export graphics.

Copying Graphics to the Clipboard

The Edit > Copy Graphics command lets you copy the currently-displayed structure to the clipboard as either a vector (QuickDraw commands) graphic or as a pixel map graphic. You can choose the resolution of the graphic (memory permitted). The window dimensions of the plotted structure define the size of copied graphic.

Exporting Graphics to Disc

The File > Export Graphics command is analogous to the Edit > Copy Graphics command, but the resulting graphic is saved as a Macintosh PICT file on disc. Again, you have the choice of vector or pixel map graphics. For the best quality, we recommend pixel map graphics. However, vector graphics can be edited in a drawing program (e.g., Claris Works, Macromedia Freehand, or Deneba Canvas).

Photo-realistic graphics are best copied/exported as pixel images. However, it is also possible to copy them as QuickDraw pictures. Please note that because of the limitations of vector/object graphics, the overall quality will not be as high as for pixel images; however, you will be able to edit all aspects of the drawing.

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