Export Help

KnotPlot can export data in many different formats of different natures. The 
knot data itself is saved and loaded using the `save' and `load' commands (see
the manual).  Images and 3D models can be exported using this control panel.

   Encapsulated PostScript --- There are many options for exporting EPS images.
           See the manual for much more information, or the web site
           www.knotplot.com/postscript
           which gives many examples together with the KnotPlot commands that
           are used to generate them.

   Bitmap image --- The `imgout' button will export the view window as a binary 
           bit map image. The output format options are:

              ppm    --- exports as a Portable Pix Map (PPM).  Most image
                         readers will have no trouble reading this in.  Beware
                         that PPM images are uncompressed and can be rather
                         large.

              pgm    --- exports as a Portable Grey Map (PGM), like a PPM 
                         image only greyscale.

              raw    --- same data as PPM, but without the header.  for
                         experts only.

              image squishing factor --- the view window is reduced in size
                         this amount.  if you don't want any reduction in size,
                         set squish to 1

   Surface model --- 3D surface models for import into raytracers and other
           modelling software.  Options:

              objout --- Alias|Wavefront OBJ format.  Very commonly used. 
                         Note that individual components are exported into
                         separate files. 

              jvxout --- JavaView JVX format.  Visit the JavaView web page
                         www.javaview.de 
                         for more information and to download JVX viewers.

              povout --- POV-Ray Bezier patches.  POV-Ray is a high quality
                         free raytracer available at www.povray.org



