Chapter 4. Command Reference

The File Menu

File->New (Ctrl-n)

Creates a new LabPlot project file.

In a project file all settings and all plots are stored in ASCII format.

File->Open (Ctrl-o)

Opens a LabPlot project file.

File->Open Recent

Opens a recent LabPlot project file.

Here the last used 10 project files are listed.

File->Save (Ctrl-s)

Saves the actual project.

If you haven't saved the project before the project is saved under a temporary project file name.

File->Save As (Ctrl-a)

Saves the actual project under a different name.

File->Project Infos (Alt-v)

This dialog gives you the possibility to watch and change some project related options like title, author, creation date, etc. This information is saved in the project file and can be used to save some additional information about a project.

File->Project Explorer (Ctrl-)

This dialog gives you an overview of the structure of a project. In future releases there may be some additional functionality here like adding deleting graphs, plots or worksheets.

File->Import (Ctrl+Shift-J)

Import data into the active spreadsheet

This item can be used to import data into LabPlot. Please read more in the import dialog section.

File->Export to Image (Ctrl-r)

Saves the active plot as a graphic.

Here you have the possibility to save the active plot under different image formats. Currently supported are : bmp, jpg, jpg2000, pbm, pgm, png, ppm, tiff, xbm and xpm.

File->Export to ... (Ctrl-o)

Saves the active plot as special format.

Currently supported are : Postscript (PS), Encapsulated Postscript (EPS), Portable Document Format (PDF), Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) and the native QPicture Format (PIC).

File->Export via pstoedit (Alt-e)

Export the active plot to different formats.

Here you have the possibility to export the active plot to different file formats via pstoedit. Supported are : dxf, fig, eps, and many more.

File->Export via ImageMagick (Alt-i)

Export the active plot to different image formats.

Here you have the possibility to export the active plot to different image formats via ImageFormats. Supported are over than 100 different formats! Please see the documentation of ImageMagick for more informations.

File->Print (Ctrl-p)

Prints the active plot.

Here a print dialog is opened where you can select the printer, different paper sizes, etc.

File->Print Preview (Alt-p)

Open a print preview.

This item opens an embedded print preview of the active plot in A5 landscape. If the print preview is active you can close it with this item.

File->Quit (Ctrl-q)

Quit LabPlot.