D.
GRID and TEXT command
examples
Table D-1 shows grid unit scaling specifications when the grid
parameters are omitted or specified.
Table D-1.
Grid unit scaling specifications
Grid unit specification
System response
Omitted: default scaling
When the system receives the FORM id command, it
sets grid scaling to that of FMT1; if it subsequently
receives the PORTRAIT command, it sets the scale to
that of FMT6.
Specified in GRID command
Replaces default scaling
Specified in BOX or LINE command
(IN unit)
Replaces GRID command scaling for that command
only (becomes the default scaling).
Specified for a parameter
Overrides any scaling specified via GRID, BOX, or LINE
commands for the parameter only.
Examples:
GRID 1 INCH;
AT 2 CM LINE FROM 3 TO 1500 DOTS;
COMMENT EQUIVALENT TO: AT 2 CM LINE
FROM 3 INCHES TO 1500 DOTS;
AT 2 LINE IN CM FROM 3 INCHES TO 1500 DOTS;
COMMENT EQUIVALENT TO: AT 2 CM LINE FROM 3 INCHES TO
1500DOTS;
XEROX 4850/4890 HIGHLIGHT COLOR LPS FORMS CREATION REFERENCE
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