Adding Embellishments to 2D Charts

Grafix | Embellish | Chart

Use this program to read an existing RockPlot2D diagram (.Rw2D file), such as a histogram plot or Piper diagram, and add any of the RockWorks standard "embellishments" to the diagram. Embellishments include titles, title blocks, logos, and borders.

These options are also available as layers when you generate many of the 2D charts in RockWorks.

Menu Options
Step-by-Step Summary

Menu Options

• Host Diagram
  • RockPlot2D File to be Embellished: Click here to browse for the existing RockPlot2D file (.Rw2D) to which the additional graphic layers are to be added.
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• Other 2D Files
  Check this option to include existing RockPlot2D files as layers with your diagram. For example, if you have diagram template already created, with your company name, logo, border, and other information, it can be appended here to an existing chart.
  Click on this tab to select the existing .Rw2D files to be included. (More info)
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• Peripherals
  Check this option to include various peripheral annotations with your chart. Options include titles, title blocks, and images.
  Click on this tab to activate the items and establish their settings. (More info)
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• Border
  Check this option to include a solid line border around the entire chart image.
  Click on this tab to specify the line style, thickness, and color.
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• Output Options
  • Save Output File: Check this to assign a name for the chart in advance, rather than displaying it as Untitled.
    • Automatic: Choose this option to have RockWorks assign the name automatically. It will use the name of the current program plus a numeric suffix, plus the ".Rw2D" file name extension.
    • Manual: Choose this option to type in a name of your own for this file.
  • Display Output: Check this option to have the resulting chart displayed in RockPlot2D once it is created.
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Step-by-Step Summary

1. Select the Grafix | Embellish | Chart menu option.
2. Establish the embellishment settings as described above.
3. Click the Continue button to proceed.

   The program will read the existing Rw2D file and append the requested layers. The new chart will be displayed as requested.

4. Adjust any of the settings in the Options tab and click the Continue button again to regenerate the graphic.
5. View / save / manipulate / print / export the diagram in the RockPlot2D window.
   

See also

• Adding this program to your Playlist
• Adding this program to your Favorites
• Save/load/view menu settings
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