SaveLayoutToMetafile()
Summary
Saves layout graphics to a Windows Enhanced metafile.
Syntax
SaveLayoutToMetafile(string figure_name, string emf_name)
| Argument | Contents |
|---|---|
| layout_name | The name of the layout window whose contents are to be saved as a metafile. If figure_name is null, the current figure will be saved |
| emf_name | The path and/or filename for the Windows Enhanced metafile to be created |
Notes
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If only the file name is given, the .emf file is saved to Maptitude's program directory.
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The output .emf file is a "placeable" metafile, with the header required by most applications that read metafiles.
Example
SaveLayoutToMetafile(, "newlayout.emf")Error Codes
| Error Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Error | The filename is invalid or could not be created |
| NotFound | The specified layout does not exist |
See Also
| Function | Summary |
|---|---|
| CopyLayoutToClipboard() | Copies a layout to the Windows clipboard |
| SaveLayoutToBitmap() | Saves the layout image as a Windows bitmap |
| SaveLayoutToJPEG() | Saves a layout image as a JPEG compressed file |
| SaveMapToMetafile() | Saves map graphics to a Windows Enhanced metafile |