PGL Programmer's Reference Manual

Prompt

The prompt is the symbol (e.g., a dollar sign, period, or greater than symbol)

used to indicate that the host computer is ready for data input. In this manual,

the prompt is shown as a period (.).

Numeric Values

In this manual, a lowercase

in the command represents a numeric value. If

a command parameter includes a lowercase

, it must be substituted with an

appropriate numeric value. If the lowercase

is part of an optional parameter

and the option is not selected, a value for

is not required.

Comments in Command Lines

To aid in preparation or maintenance of a form or logo, comments can be

added to many command lines. Comments must be preceded by a slash (/).

However, do not use the /comment feature on lines containing an SFCC (i.e.,

CREATE, NORMAL, EXECUTE, etc.). Throughout this manual, comments

are provided in parentheses beside most command lines for better

understanding of IGP/PGL operation but should not be included in your

IGP/PGL files.

Storing Data

To send data to the IGP/PGL, use a system command, such as PRINT.

(Entering data through the keyboard does not store data in memory.) Once

stored in memory, the data remains until deleted, the IGP/PGL is reset with

RESET command, or until the printer is turned off.

IGP/PGL files can be permanently stored to, deleted from, and retrieved from

the printer’s flash memory by ending CREATE, CREATE LOGO, DELETE

FORM, DELETE LOGO, EXECUTE, and DIRECTORY commands with

;DISK.

For example, the following command creates a form named ORDER and

stores it in the flash memory:

(cc)CREATE;ORDER;DISK

Table 4. Valid Form Name Characters

A through Z (upper and lowercase) Left and right parenthesis ( )

0 through 9 Tilde ~

Dollar sign $ Single quotes ‘ ’

Percent sign % Exclamation point !

Dash — Pound sign #

At sign @ Ampersand &

Left and right braces { }