Graphics Formats

Winteracter includes a full set of graphics hardcopy/export drivers:

  • Windows GDI

    The Windows implementation supports GDI printer and metafile output:

    • Output via Windows Print Manager.
    • 16-bit Windows Metafiles (WMF, standard & Aldus formats).
    • 32-bit Enhanced Windows Metafiles (EMF).
    • Metafile output to file, memory or clipboard.
  • PostScript
    • Output suitable for monochrome & colour PostScript printers.
    • EPS option.
  • HP-GL

    For HP compatible pen plotters. Specific options for:

    • HP 7440A
    • HP 7445A
    • HP 7550A
  • HP-GL/2

    Vector oriented output for LaserJets and top-end DeskJets. Specific options for:

    • HP LaserJet III/4/5
    • HP DeskJet 1200C/1600C
    • HP Color LaserJet
    • HP DesignJet plotters
  • HP PCL
    • LaserJet, DeskJet and PaintJet printers.
    • Monochrome & colour, maximum resolution 600 dpi.
  • Epson ESC/P and ESC/P2
    • Epson/IBM 9-pin and 24-pin dot matrix printers (MX/RX/FX/JX/LX/LQ etc., IBM Graphics Printer/Proprinter and compatibles). Monochrome & colour, maximum resolution (24-pin) 360x180 dpi.
    • Epson Stylus and other ESC/P2 printers. Monochrome & colour, maximum resolution 720 dpi.
  • Bit-image files
    • PCX, PNG BMP (2/16/256/16M colours) and JPEG/JFIF (16M colours) via virtual raster driver.
    • PCX, PNG, BMP and JPEG/JFIF via screen image files.
    • PCX, PNG, BMP, JPEG/JFIF, ICO and CUR to/from raw colour data arrays.
  • CGM (Computer Graphics Metafiles)
    • Binary Computer Graphics Metafiles suitable for importing into graphics, WP and DTP packages.
    • Output to file, memory or clipboard.
  • DXF
    • Create 2D DXF files suitable for importing into CAD packages.
    • 3D modelling routines include options to both export and import 3D DXF models.
  • SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)

    SVG is a standard for web vector graphics defined by W3C. Viewable as standard in most modern web browsers, including Firefox, Chrome, Edge and others.

  • STL

    The 3D modelling routines can export/import STL ("stereolithography") files, as used in 3D printing. Both binary and ASCII STL formats are supported.

  • OBJ

    The 3D modelling routines can export/import model files in the widely supported Wavefront OBJ format.

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