The package grid provides very convenient tools for such things:
library(grid)
pdf(file = square.pdf, paper = a4)
pushViewport(viewport())
grid.rect(width = 100, height = 100, default.units = mm)
dev.off()
works just fine for me (R 2.4.1, MS WIndows XP): the printed output on
my inkjet printer
Is it possible to create a pdf output file with an (as nearly as
possible) exact size?
For example, if I want to draw in an A4 paper (210 x 297 mm) a
square of 100 x 100 mm, how can I do it?
FWIW, about 6 months ago I learned here how to create an exact
png image. For example, if I want a 500 x
I must be stupid and/or crazy... I figured out the solution a few
minutes after I asked :-/
Is it possible to create a pdf output file with an (as nearly as
possible) exact size?
Yes:
pdf(a4.pdf, width=210, height=297, bg=white, paper=a4)
par(mar=c(0,0,0,0)) # reset margins
plot(0,
On Fri, Feb 23, 2007 at 04:24:54PM -0200, Alberto Monteiro wrote:
Is it possible to create a pdf output file with an (as nearly as
possible) exact size?
For example, if I want to draw in an A4 paper (210 x 297 mm) a
square of 100 x 100 mm, how can I do it?
FWIW, about 6 months ago I
