PGL Programmer's Reference Manual

Select Format

If the dot scale is selected, the parameters are specified in dot

row and column. For example, based on a 60 dpi horizontal and

72 dpi vertical dot scale, a form of 8-1/2 x 11 inches has 792 rows

(72 dpi x 11 inches) and 510 columns (60 dpi x 8-1/2 inches), and

a form of 8 x 11 inches has 792 rows and 480 columns.

The default scale factor uses character row and column (6 lpi and

10 cpi). Anytime CP.DP format (page 26) is used, the scale

assumes 6 lpi and 10 cpi and a 60 x 72 dpi format.

You can change the scale at any time during forms creation by

using either of the Scale commands. Elements designed before

the scale change will print at the former scale, while those

elements following the scale change will print at the current scale.

NOTE: For alphanumeric data, the Scale command only affects data

position. For graphic elements (such as lines and boxes), the Scale

command can also affect line thickness if the horizontal/vertical

scales are given.

Select Format

Purpose Enables the IGP/PGL to ignore all host-generated paper

movement commands (hex 00-0F).

Mode NORMAL, CREATE or EXECUTE

Format (cc)SFON or (cc)SFOFF

NOTE: A line terminator is not required in the Select Format Sequence.

(cc) The Special Function Control Code.

SFON The Select Format On command. Enter SFON.

SFOFF Exits Select Format. Enter SFOFF.

Comments During Select Format, you may enter the following IGP/PGL

paper movement commands. All the commands must be entered

in UPPERCASE. These commands can only be used with the

Select Format command. If used at any other time, an error

condition may result.

Command Paper Movement Function

(cc)CR Sends a carriage return (hex 0D)

(cc)LF Sends a line feed (hex 0A)

(cc)FF Sends a form feed (hex 0C)

Although the Select Format command enables the IGP/PGL to

ignore all host-generated paper movement commands, you can

input IGP/PGL paper movement commands with Select Format

on.

SFON/SFOFF cannot be used during Ignore Sequence (page

70).