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WWrite_META Function (Windows)
Saves the contents of a graphics window to a file as an enhanced-format metafile (EMF).
Usage
status = WWRITE_META( [window_index] )
Input Parameters
window_index — (optional) The index of the window from which the graphics are to be saved. If not specified, the current window is assumed.
Returned Value
status — A value indicating success or failure of the write; expected values are:
*< 0 — Indicates an error.
*0 — Indicates a successful write.
Keywords
Filename — A string containing the name of the output EMF file. If not specified, a file named wave.emf is created in the current directory.
Interactive — If present and nonzero, open the Import Graphics dialog box. This dialog box lets you interactively create or select an export file.
Discussion
This function saves the contents of a graphics window in an EMF file.
Example
In this example, the contents of window 2 are written to an EMF format file called image.emf.
WINDOW, 2, 
SHADE_SURF, DIST(40)
status = WWRITE_META(2, Filename='image.emf')
See Also
WREAD_META
The graphics window Control menu includes a command that exports EMF graphics to a file. For information on the Control menu, see the PV‑WAVE User’s Guide.

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