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Problem constraining dimensions in figure saved as eps

First Last — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:59:14 -0400

Yet another saving, plotting question ...

If I have a plot that I've meticulously set the bounds for using

the gca and gcf property 'Position',

I can save the .fig file within a script/function using:

saveas(gcf,outputFigureName,'fig');

and it looks like it is supposed to. However, when I
similarly try to save an encapsulated postscript file using
either:

saveas(gcf,outputFigureName,'eps');

or

print(gcf,'-depsc',outputFigureName);

the page dimensions are messed up and the figures are not
where I set them as seen in the fig file.

However, if I go to the saveas command manually in the menu
of the open .fig file, that saves the dimensions very nicely.

I have seen the same problem with .png files as well.

How can I get the functional form of saveas (or print) to
behave with saving eps files?

Thanks ...

Re: Problem constraining dimensions in figure saved as eps

First Last — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:29:42 -0400

Strangely, the issue is 'resolved' when I simply use

axis square

to constrain the dimensions of the figure and subsequently
use one of the aforementioned 'print' or 'saveas' commands.
However there should still be a resolution to the previous
scenario.

Thanks,

Re: Problem constraining dimensions in figure saved as eps

Sebastian Hölz — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 23:14:59 -0400

I would try to change the "papaperposition"-property of the
figure, so that it resembles the "position"-property. Take a
look at the help to see the difference.

Sebastian

Re: Problem constraining dimensions in figure saved as eps

Gautam Vallabha — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:27:54 -0400

In article <fai832$4jm$1@fred.mathworks.com>, nospam@nospamplease.com
> I can save the .fig file within a script/function using:
> saveas(gcf,outputFigureName,'fig');
> and it looks like it is supposed to. However, when I
> similarly try to save an encapsulated postscript file using
> either:
> saveas(gcf,outputFigureName,'eps');
> or
> print(gcf,'-depsc',outputFigureName);
>
> the page dimensions are messed up and the figures are not
> where I set them as seen in the fig file.

When using "print -deps" and other options, you can adjust how the
figure should look on paper (e.g., if you want it to be tall and thin,
or short and wide).

1) Open the figure, then choose File -> Print Preview ..., and position
the size and location of the figure. (you can get the same dialog box by
typing 'printpreview').

2) After adjusting the position and size, note down the values
   >> get(gcf,'paperposition')
   ans =
    1.0000 4.7500 4.0000 3.7500

3) Specify those values when creating the figure
   >> figure('paperposition', [1.0 4.75 4.0 3.75]);

Then, when you say print -deps, the figure will come out sized
appropriately.

--
Gautam Vallabha
The MathWorks
Gautam.Vallabha@mathworks.com