EpsOptions object

The EpsOptions object stores the settings that Abaqus uses when printing using Encapsulated PostScript format. The EpsOptions object has no constructor. Abaqus creates the epsOptions member when a session is started.

The following topics are discussed:

Access

session.epsOptions

setValues(...)

This method modifies the EpsOptions object.

Required arguments

None.

Optional arguments

imageSize

The SymbolicConstant SIZE_ON_SCREEN or a pair of Floats specifying the width and height of the image in the units specified by units. Possible numeric values are imageSize  ≥ (minWidth, minHeight). The default value is SIZE_ON_SCREEN.

Note:

The minimum value of width and height (minWidth and minHeight) is 10 mm (approximately 0.4 inches).

units

A SymbolicConstant specifying the units of the imageSize argument. This argument is ignored if imageSize is SIZE_ON_SCREEN. Possible values are INCHES and MM. The default value is INCHES.

resolution

A SymbolicConstant specifying the resolution of the image in dots per inch (dpi). The resolution can be DPI_1200 only if imageFormat=VECTOR. Possible values are DPI_75, DPI_150, DPI_300, DPI_450, DPI_600, and DPI_1200. The default value is DPI_150.

fontType

A SymbolicConstant specifying the PostScript font substitution rules to be applied. Possible values are PS_ALWAYS, PS_IF_AVAILABLE, and AS_DISPLAYED. The default value is PS_IF_AVAILABLE.

imageFormat

A SymbolicConstant specifying how the viewport display will be represented. Possible values are VECTOR and RASTER. The default value is VECTOR.

shadingQuality

A SymbolicConstant specifying how fine the shading of curved surfaces will be for vector images. Possible values are EXTRA COARSE, COARSE, MEDIUM, FINE, and EXTRA FINE. The default value is MEDIUM.

Return value

None.

Exceptions

RangeError.

If either element of imageSize is out of range:

RangeError: imageSize must be SIZE_ON_SCREEN or a sequence of 2 Floats >= (minWidth, minHeight)

Members

The EpsOptions object has members with the same names and descriptions as the arguments to the setValues method.