# eps Files

### Change Text in a eps file

1. Open eps file with Inkscape (Thinlinc: Applications > Graphics > Inkscape).
2. Select the text with the mouse.
3. The text might be grouped (if selecting only the text is not possible): ungroup the object 'right mouse button > ungroup'. Repeat this until only the text can be selected.

[![eps1.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/eps1.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/eps1.png).

1. Change the text.
2. Export as EPS 
    - File > Save As > .eps

### Import Mathematica EPS files into Scientific Worklplace (SWP)

- Scientific Word can't import Mathematica EPS Files
- In Thinlinc open a terminal and type:

```
eps-mm2swp.sh <file.eps>

```