Specify a Resolution Level for Shaded Plotting

You can set the resolution of shaded plots for either greater speed or higher fidelity.

After you select an appropriate plotter, you can specify the level of quality for plotted output. The quality level determines the dots per inch (dpi). The dpi that corresponds to a quality level is based on the plotter you select.

The maximum dpi available is also based on the plotter you select. You can specify a custom quality level and directly change the dpi to a setting between 100 and the maximum dpi of the plotter.

The higher the fidelity, the more computer memory is used, so the longer it takes to plot. High fidelity is not necessary for all plots, and a setting between 300 and 600 dpi is generally sufficient for most plots.

Procedures

To specify a resolution level for shaded plotting

1. Click Home tab Output panel Plot.
2. In the Plot dialog box, under Shaded Viewport Options, Quality drop-down list, select an option.

   If you want to enter a custom dpi, select Custom and specify a dpi in the DPI box.

3. Click OK.