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The creation of a new variable and counter is done by selecting from the list
above (to the left of the dialog window) the option Counter or Variable and by clicking
on the button <New>. The program will offer the first free variable or counter. Enter the
desired characteristics of the new variable or counter and confirm with the button
<Update>. Follows a description of the controls in the dialog window:
Prompt:
A descriptive text for the variable or counter has to be entered (only for your
convenience) and this will be seen in the dialog window for setting the parameters of the
variable or the terminal.
Length:
Maximum number of symbols in the counter/variable. This is, at the same
time, the length of the alignment if set.
Justify:
Sets the type of the alignment related to the variable or counter. If aligned you
may select the symbol for the forced alignment. Possible alignment options:
None:
Not aligned. The true length is used of the variable/counter.
Left:
Left alignment to the <Length> symbol.
Right:
Right alignment to the <Length> symbol.
Center:
Centered alignment in the <Length> symbol.
Fill:
The fill-in (force justify) symbol when aligned.
Increment:
Sets the growth increment of a counter. Possible values between -9 to 9.
The field is of no importance for variables.
Button
<Delete>:
Deletes the variable or the counter, the description of which is cur-
rently visible in the dialog window.
Button
<Clear all>:
Deletes all variables and counters. Restoring them is possible
manually only and one by one.
Button
<New>:
Defines a new variable or counter. An additional description of its
characteristics must be entered in the text fields and the above lists in the dialog and they
must be confirmed by clicking <Update>.
Button
<From printer>:
Reads the currently active counters and variables in the printer,
their values and loads them in the program.
Button
<Update>:
Confirms the newly entered information on the variable or counter.
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