:DISK:SIMage:FTYPe?

Query Syntax

:DISK:SIMage:FTYPe?

Query Response

 {BITM | JPG | GIF | TIFF | PNG}

Description

Returns the graphics file format of the last screen image file saved. Use the :DISK:SIMage:SAVE command to actually save the file. The file type saved is determined by the filename extension that is provided when specifying the filename using the :DISK:SIMage:FNAMe command.

Available Graphics Formats

The filename extension indicates the image file format. In SCPI commands and queries, the format is selected or indicated in a programming message by the strings shown in this table.

Available Graphics Formats

File Extension	SCPI String	Description
.bmp	BITMap	24-bit color symbol map file format. Bitmap, or .bmp, is typically used for storing symbol mapped graphic files.
.png	PNG	Portable Network Graphics) format that is not compressed. It is widely accepted and is a good choice for both documents and the web pages.
.jpg	JPG	24-bit color Joint Photographic Experts Group file format). .jpg is a graphics format that is compressed. This compression creates smaller files but may affect image quality. For example, data points may be erased due to the image compression. If file size is not an issue, use the .png format instead. The application uses the .jpg software written by the Independent JPEG Group.
.gif	GIF	Graphics Interchange File format. .gif is a standard graphics format (256 color) used to store symbol mapped graphic files. For .gif files, this application uses LZW compression/decompression licensed under U.S. patent No 4,558,302 and foreign counterparts. The purchase or use of LZW graphics capability in a licensed product does not authorize or permit an end user to use any other product or perform any other method or activity involving use of LZW unless the end user is separately licensed in writing by Unisys. End user should not modify, copy, or distribute LZW compression/decompression capability.
.tiff	TIFF	24-bit color Tag Image File format. .tif is a format of choice for storing images with lossless compression. It provides better quality, but larger files. This format is widely supported across platforms (PC, Mac, UNIX). This application uses LZW compression/decompression licensed under U.S. patent No 4,558,302 and foreign counterparts. The purchase or use of LZW graphics capability in a licensed product does not authorize or permit an end user to use any other product or perform any other method or activity involving use of LZW unless the end user is separately licensed in writing by Unisys. End user should not modify, copy, or distribute LZW compression/decompression capability.