Attach MATLAB Graphs to Latex File

[sara_87]

Homework Statement

Is there a way i can attatch MATLAB graphs onto the Latex file?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I copied and pasted it onto paint then saved it as .jpg but i was wondering if there's a way i could attatch the original graph without copying and pasting it onto paint.

Thank you

 

[LCKurtz]

I don't use Matlab. Can it export its graphs as encapsulated PostScript files? It it can, then you can do it like this:

\usepackage{graphicx}

\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=2.5in,height=2.5in]{yourgraph.eps}
\end{center}

 

[kbaumen]

I don't use Matlab. Can it export its graphs as encapsulated PostScript files? It it can, then you can do it like this:

\usepackage{graphicx}

\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=2.5in,height=2.5in]{yourgraph.eps}
\end{center}

Yes, it can

 

[DivGradCurl]

Homework Statement

Is there a way i can attatch MATLAB graphs onto the Latex file?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I copied and pasted it onto paint then saved it as .jpg but i was wondering if there's a way i could attatch the original graph without copying and pasting it onto paint.

Thank you

Sara, here's the magic:

MATLAB > SVG > PDF > Latex

1) You need to download "Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) Export of Figures" from MATLAB Central.

a. Go to

http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/7401-scalable-vector-graphics-svg-export-of-figures

b. Extract zip file into the MATLAB folder you will use as a current directory (i.e. where your M-files are located)

c. Simply type "plot2svg" in command window or M-file, a GUI will pop up and ask you where to save the figure as an SVG file. Of course, you need a plot( ) command just before this step to generate a figure!

Note: svgs do not have resolution constraints, like true pdfs.

2) You need inkscape

a. Download: www.inkscape.org/

b. Open the svg file from MATLAB in inkscape

c. shift+ctrl+d: opens document properties, you might want to click fit page to selection - this removes any extra space surrounding the figure.

d. Add any annotations as you wish.

e. shift+ctrl+s: save as... pdf via Cairo

3) Latex

Example of scaled figure (33% of the initial size and lossless!).

Preamble:

\usepackage{graphics}

Body:

\begin{figure}[!h]
\centerline{
{\scalebox{0.33}{\includegraphics{figure.pdf}} 
}
\caption{Any caption.}
\label{fig:figlabel}
\end{figure}

You may want to look into the subfloat package for having subfigures (a) (b) (c) ... etc within one plot. Example:

Preamble:

\usepackage{graphics}
\usepackage{subfig}

Body:

\begin{figure}[!h]
\centerline{
\subfloat[Vertical cutlines.]%
{\scalebox{0.33}{\includegraphics{NMOS_cutlines.pdf}} \label{fig:nmos1athena2dcut}}
\quad
\subfloat[Doping profile for cutline \# 1.]%
{\scalebox{0.33}{\includegraphics{NMOS_cutlines1.pdf}} \label{fig:nmos1athena2dcut1}} 
\vspace{0.5cm}
}
\centerline{
\subfloat[Doping profile for cutline \# 2.]%
{\scalebox{0.33}{\includegraphics{NMOS_cutlines2.pdf}} \label{fig:nmos1athena2dcut2}}
\quad
\subfloat[Doping profile for cutline \# 3.]
{\scalebox{0.33}{\includegraphics{NMOS_cutlines3.pdf}} \label{fig:nmos1athena2dcut3}} 
\vspace{0.5cm}
}
\caption{NMOSFET doping profile at critical locations.}
\label{fig:nmos2}
\end{figure}

The code looks ugly, but the final result is amazing!

I hope this helps.

 

[blue_raver22]

for your question. Yes, there is a way to attach MATLAB graphs directly onto a LaTeX file without having to copy and paste it onto another program. You can do this by using the "exportgraphics" function in MATLAB, which allows you to save your graph directly as a .eps, .pdf, or .svg file. Then, in your LaTeX file, you can use the "includegraphics" command to insert the saved graph into your document. This will ensure that the graph maintains its quality and clarity in your LaTeX file. Additionally, you can also use the "saveas" function in MATLAB to save your graph as a .fig file, which can then be opened and edited in MATLAB at a later time if needed. I hope this helps. Good luck with your work!