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Changing graph resolution in PDFs

By default, graphs are generated using vector graphs, which are much smaller than bitmaps and reduce the size of the PDF. They also provide good quality resolution for printed graphs.

You can use bitmaps (.bmp) if you want to use any of the following, which are not supported by vector graphs:

  • Background patterns (only the background color of the pattern is used)

  • Rectangular gradients (linear and circular gradients are supported; rectangular gradients are converted to circular gradients)

  • Texture and picture backgrounds (a solid white background is applied)

If bitmaps are generated instead of vector graphs, you can generate them using a lower resolution, or draft quality. This reduces the size of the PDF and impacts the printed quality of the graphs, but generally not the quality of the on-screen graph images.

This procedure affects the entire document, including all layouts of a multi-layout document. For more information on multi-layout documents, see Creating multi-layout documents.

To change the graph resolution in PDFs

  1. In MicroStrategy Web, open the document in Design or Editable Mode.

  2. From the Tools menu, select Document Properties. The Properties dialog box opens.

  3. On the left, select Export.

  4. In the PDF area, select the Use bitmaps for graphs check box.

  5. To use a lower resolution for bitmap graphs and reduce the size of the PDF, select the Use draft quality for graphs check box.

  6. Click OK to return to the document.

  7. To view the PDF, click the PDF icon on the Standard toolbar.