Image Export
Exporting Images
You can export diagrams and tables as image files in various formats. The names of the diagrams or tables will automatically be used as file names.
To export images:
- Navigate to [File] → [Export Image]
- Choose one of the following options:
- Current Diagram: Export only the currently open diagram.
- Multi Diagrams: Export multiple diagrams simultaneously.
A list of diagrams/tables will appear, and you can select the ones you want to export.
Exporting Images via Command-line
You can also export images directly via command-line.
If you are using Astah SysML
By using -image option with astahsysml.bat (for Windows) or astahsysml-command.sh (For Mac), you can export diagram images as PNG, JPEG, EMF or SVG.
By default, images are exported in PNG format unless specified otherwise.
[Windows] Export all the diagrams of the C:\input\ABC.axmz .file to C:\output in PNG
astahsyml-command.bat -image all -f C:\input\ABC.axmz -o C:\output
[Mac] Export all the diagrams of ~/input/ABC.axmz file to ~/output in JPEG
astahsysml-command.sh -image all -f ~/input/ABC.axmz -o ~/output -t jpg
If you are using Astah System Safety
By using -image option with astahsystemsafety-command.bat (for Windows) or astahsystemsafety-command.sh (For Mac), you can export diagram images as PNG, JPEG, EMF or SVG.
If you do not specify the image format, it exports in PNG format.
[Windows] Export all the diagrams of the C:\input\ABC.axmz .file to C:\output in PNG
astahsystemsafety-command.bat -image all -f C:\input\ABC.axmz -o C:\output
[Mac] Export all the diagrams of ~/input/ABC.axmz file to ~/output in JPEG
astahsystemsafety-command.sh -image all -f ~/input/ABC.axmz -o ~/output -t jpg
-image options
You can specify diagram types to export images of by using -image options.
SysML
Option | Diagram Type |
|---|---|
| req | Requirement Diagram |
| rqt | Requirement Table |
| bdd | Block Definition Diagram |
| ibd | Internal Block Diagram |
| par | Parametric Diagram |
| uc | UseCase Diagram |
| act | Activity Diagram |
| stm | Statemachine Diagram |
| sd | Sequence Diagram |
STAMP/STPA
Option | Diagram Type |
|---|---|
| pt | Precondition Table |
| ahsct | Accident Hazard Safety Constraint Table |
| csd | Control Structure Diagram |
| ucat | UCA Table |
| cld | Control Loop Diagram |
| lst | Loss Scenario Table |
| ct | Countermeasure Table |
Others
Option | Diagram Type |
|---|---|
| all | All diagrams/tables |
| scd | Safety Concept Diagram |
| gsn | GSN/D-Case |
| mm | Mind Map |
Other options
Here are other options you can use to specify the resolution, image formats…etc.
Option | Description | Kind | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| -dpi,--dpi [image dpi] | Resolution (dpi) | - | Specify the dpi of image Default is 96 in the System Properties ([Tools] - [System Properties] - [Image Export]. |
| -f,--file [target file] | Target file | ||
| -id,--dgm_id [ids for target diagrams] | Set ID | Specify Diagram’s IDs with a space between them. If you specify the ID, file names will be the ID instead of diagram names. |
|
| -o,--output [output] | Base folder where this image is exported to | Folder where the image is exported to is “base folder and project file name. |
|
| -t,--type [image type] | Format of images | png, jpg, svg, emf | PNG, JPEG, SVG, EMF(Enhanced Metafile) If you do not specify the image format, it'll be exported to .png files. |