38.4.3 Exporting embedded graphics via ASCII DCL output

One of the main reasons for specifying ASCII DCL as the output type is to take advantage of an optional side effect of producing DCL: Mif2Go can export embedded graphics at the same time. This method can get embedded graphics out with minimum fuss, and can save time compared to running a full conversion once just to produce graphics.

For example, converting to DCL and exporting graphics takes maybe 10% of the run time for HTML output—but only if you can stick to Mif2Go native graphics export, and avoid using FrameMaker export filters (see §5.7.2.2.1 Understanding when to use FrameMaker export filters).

To produce graphics first:

[Setup]

GraphicsFirst=Yes

To export embedded graphics to files:

[GraphExport]

ImportGraphics=Export

To export embedded graphics only in selected formats:

[GraphExport]

ExportXXXFiles=Yes

where XXX can be any of a long list of graphics formats.

To use Mif2Go native graphics export, on the Mif2Go Export dialog:

• choose Write graphics for equations

• do not check Write only graphics, no text.

See also:

§3.7.4.2 Using Mif2Go native graphics processing

§5.7.3.2 Processing embedded graphics separately

§31.2.3 Exporting and converting embedded graphics

 

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