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3800 7340
5 85
91 171
7.0
The top 4 lines are the only ones used by the program. You may
add comments from this position on.
This file is my answer to a number of European and Far Eastern
requests for PAMPHLET to use A4 paper size. I have tried a
number of ways to implement this change but have been
unsuccessful because of the need for a specific A4 tray which
automatically sets the printer's paper definition. Soft
selecting A4 and manual paper feeding have not worked in my
experiments. My thanks to those of you who have sent A4 paper
for comparison. It has helped, even though I couldn't use it
directly. The above 7 numbers are the only ones needed by the
program to determine pamphlet page and center line positioning.
You may modify them but the format MUST be as above. Lines 1,2
and 3 MUST contain 2 integer numbers (ie no decimal point) which
are separated by a space. Line 4 contains but one number which
may or not have a decimal point.
To use this file, rename it to A4.DAT or create a file of at
least the top 4 mandatory lines and name it A4.DAT. The program
will look for a file named A4.DAT on initialization. It will look
first on the default directory (the directory where you are when
you run the program) and then in the directory you have setup and
saved as a font directory location (screen 2). If not found, the
program will use the default values noted.
The first line --
first number -- Default 3800
horizontal point location of the center line.
Higher numbers move the line to the right. A4
paper should require around 4050.
second number -- Default 7340
length of the center line in points. A4 paper
may require a smaller number.
The second line -- Default 5 85
Left (5) and Right (85) margin definitions of the
left side pamphlet page. The numbers represent
lineprinter sized characters (16.66 cpi). The
difference between margins should be 80
characters. A4 paper may require adding
approximately 3 to each of these numbers.
The third line -- Default 91 171
Left (91) and Right (171) margin definitions of
the right side pamphlet page. The numbers
represent lineprinter sized characters (16.66
cpi). The difference between margins should be
80 characters. A4 paper may require adding
approximately 7 to each of these numbers.
The fourth line -- Default 7.4
Printable page length in inches (remember we are
in landscape mode). A top margin of approx 1/2
inch is automatically generated by the program.
Adjust this number for an appropriate bottom
margin. A4 paper should be around 7.1 or 7.2.
The pamphlet program is able to print 2 pages
side by side by "fooling the printer" and not
printing beyond the printer's physical bottom
line before resetting the margin and printing the
other side. If you set this number too large,
the printer will eject the paper before printing
of the right side pamphlet page is complete.
Known (and still to be corrected) bugs using this method of page
definition. The automatic title page option is not yet aligned.
It is a fairly simplistic title and most users don't use it.
Screen 2 automatic font selection using the function keys will
incorrectly display the lines per page (unless you have a page
length of 7.4 inches). It will correctly display once you step
through using the enter or arrow keys.
I hope this fix will work for you. I'd appreciate hearing the
values that work best for your configuration.
Sincerely,
Martin