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Provides options for specifying the color depth, resolution, and dithering of
vector output. Some of the Vector Graphics options are closely interrelated;
changing an option can affect other available options.
■ Color Depth: Displays a list for choosing color depth for the configured
plotter. The color depth options change as you change the resolution and
dithering values. More color depth uses more memory and takes longer to
plot. You can specify either color or monochrome output.
■ Resolution: Adjusts the DPI (dots per inch) resolution of the configured
plotter. Changing the DPI resolution changes the options available in the
Dithering list. A higher resolution setting uses more memory and takes
longer to plot than a lower resolution setting.
■ Dithering: Specifies a dithering choice for non-pen-based plotters. Some
dithering choices cause slower plotting.
Raster Graphics (Non-Pen Plotters Only)
Specifies trade-offs between plotting speed and output quality when plotting
raster objects on raster devices. If you reduce the image quality, you increase
output speed. If your system resources are limited, reducing image quality can
reduce the chance of running out of memory while plotting.
■ Raster and Shaded/Rendered Viewports: Specifies a position on the slider that
balances output quality with memory and plotting speed when plotting
raster images and shaded/rendered viewports. Position the slider at None
to disable raster image printing. Degrading the image quality lets you plot
in less time. Position the slider at Best for the best output at the expense
of memory and plotting speed.
■ OLE: Specifies a position on the slider that balances output quality with
memory use and plotting speed when plotting OLE objects. Position the
slider at None to disable OLE object printing. Degrading the image quality
lets you plot in less time. Position the slider at Best for the best output at
the expense of memory and plotting speed.
■ Trade-off: Specifies where to compromise quality if you can't output at the
highest quality. Move the slider to diminish resolution and color.
TrueType Text
On Windows system printers, specifies whether to plot TrueType text as a
graphic image or as text.
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