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gschem can export a schematic or symbol page to an image file. To create an image file, use **File→Write image...** to show the "Write image..." window. This window allows you to select the file to output to, the type of image to create, and (if necessary) the size of the image. | gschem can export a schematic or symbol page to an image file. To create an image file, use **File→Write image...** to show the "Write image..." window. This window allows you to select the file to output to, the type of image to create, and (if necessary) the size of the image. | ||
- | If you select EPS (Encapsulated Postscript) format to output, the "Width x Height" value will not be used. | + | If you select Portable Document Format to output, the "Width x Height" value will not be used. Instead, the file will be sized to fit the visible contents of your schematic or symbol page. |
- | <note tip>If you wish to display the symbol schematic in a printed document, EPS is recommended. For use on web pages or for presentations, consider PNG.</note> | + | <note tip>If you wish to display the symbol schematic in a printed document, PDF is recommended. For use on web pages or for presentations, consider PNG.</note> |