# Save Chart

### Overview

This procedure saves a previously created chart as a PNG image file and stores it internally, allowing the chart to be accessed later or shared with others.

### Syntax

Below is a line-by-line overview of the automation syntax. Expand each line to learn more.

<details>

<summary><code>save the chart</code></summary>

#### What does it do?

Saves the current chart.

#### Where does it go?

This phrase should be written on a **new line**.

#### Is it required?

✅ Yes — This phrase is **required**.

#### Does it require data?

✅ Yes — A reference to **the chart** must be defined in the automation.

</details>

<details>

<summary><code>the dpi is x</code></summary>

#### What does it do?

Overrides the default resolution for the saved image.

#### Where does it go?

Indented under `save the chart with`.

#### Is it required?

❌ No — This phrase is **optional**.

#### Does it require data?

✅ Yes — Replace **x** with a numeric value (dots per inch). The default is `600`.

#### Example

```
the dpi is 800
```

</details>

### Examples

#### 1. Basic Save

In this example, the chart is saved with the default DPI of 600.

```
create a bar chart where
    the categories are ["Jan", "Feb", "Mar", "Apr"]
    the values are [12500, 15800, 14200, 16700]
    the title is "Monthly Sales"
save the chart
```

#### 2. Save With Custom DPI

Here, the chart is saved with a custom DPI of 900.

```
create a pie chart where
    the categories are ["Product A", "Product B", "Product C"]
    the values are [45.5, 32.1, 22.4]
    the title is "Market Share Analysis"
    the legend is "enabled"
save the chart with
    the dpi is 900
```