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Draw a Graph in PDF format

Hi,

 

In my test, I am plotting a Waveform Chart for different(real-time) parameter. After completing my test I want to save the graph(all datas) as a PDF file. Kindly suggest me.

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Print the frontpanel using a PDF printer…

Best regards,
GerdW


using LV2016/2019/2021 on Win10/11+cRIO, TestStand2016/2019
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I met the same issue some time ago: what I did was exporting an image of the graph through the dedicated invoke node method, then passing it to a VI containing the PDF preview and displaying it on a 2D picture control. Finally, I printed everything through the Easy print VI panel or documentation VI using PDFCreator as printer.

The "PDF preview VI" contained some tab controls that represented the sheets, so that I was able to place many different controls and indicators other than the graphs and print only the pages I needed by showing and hiding the various tabs.

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Thanks. now I can able to print whole front panel using Print VI panel option. So now in my VI, I am having my waveform chart and other controls and indicators too. I want only the waveform chart print alone.

One more difficulty is, if waveform chart is 1024 chart history length. But I need to take the all history length(all sample datas) graph in PDF.

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Hi NI_Auto,

 

I want only the waveform chart print alone.

Easy solution: show only the chart in the FP, when you want to print it!

 

But I need to take the all history length(all sample datas) graph in PDF.

Easy solution: increase the history length of your chart…

Other solution: hold a history buffer on your own and use a graph instead. Now you are able to change history size at runtime…

Best regards,
GerdW


using LV2016/2019/2021 on Win10/11+cRIO, TestStand2016/2019
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If you want a little bit more control over the PDF beyond what printing will give you, there is a great PDF report generation toolkit out there.

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Cente90, from your description it seems that you are sequentially printing multiple pages. Did you manage to print them to a single PDF document? I use a (probably) similar printing technique for some reports, it works well on a paper printer, but generates as many files as pages on a PDF printer. What's the role of Easy print VI panel here?

Paolo
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LV 7.1, 2011, 2017, 2019, 2021
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hi! I have a problem i'm new here and please help  me if u can .I want to know if I can take a signal using the arduino uno and display it in labview with an oscilloscope.thanks!

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Your question has nothing to do with this topic.  Please start a new thread (Press the START A TOPIC button).

LabVIEW Pro Dev & Measurement Studio Pro (VS Pro) 2019
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ok,sorry and thanks!

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