Support - Frequently Asked Question

Why does my raster plot look pixelated (blocky)?

Applies to: Surpac (all versions) Knowledge Base ID: KB20024

Publish Date: 22/03/2012
Last Review Date: 22/03/2012
Category FAQ
Sub-Category General
Issue:

In some raster plots, the image may look pixelated or blocky.

Additional Details:

This article provides a procedure to improve the image quality of raster plots by changing the ‘Plot preview
image quality’ setting to ‘high’ in Surpac.

Resolution:

1. Choose Customise > Default Preferences from the menu.

The Settings form is displayed.
2. In the left-hand panel, select the Plotting folder.
3. In ‘Plot preview image quality’, select ‘High’.

The plot now displays the image with less pixelation.

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 Original image Image with plot preview image quality set to High

Note: No changes are necessary to the plot file itself. It is the plot preview image quality
setting that affects pixelation. You will not need to re-generate old dwf plots.

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