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CODING A COMPLEX FORM
6-2 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/DOCUPRINT 96MX LPS FORMS CREATION GUIDE
Writing the setup commands
The setup commands precede the form description commands for
lines, boxes, and text. In general, the setup commands specify the
parameters which describes the form.
Invoke the editor utility and enter the commands shown in figure 6-2.
Figure 6-2. Setup commands FORM 1STFRM;
Notice that the PORTRAIT or LANDSCAPE command and the
PAPER command are omitted. These commands are optional, and
when omitted, the system uses the default values.
Using the COMMENT command
Comments enable you to include in your source statement,
messages or reminders that help you organize your FDL commands
logically. These comments are not printed on the form but can be
useful if you or someone else modifies the form at a later date.
Remember: If the semicolon is omitted, the forms compiler cannot
determine where the comment ends and may treat commands as
comments.
Enter the COMMENT shown in figure 6-3, which indicates that
horizontal lines are coded next.
Figure 6-3. COMMENT command
FORM 1STFRM;
GRID FMT1
FONTS UN114A,UN106A,UN104C
FORM 1STFRM;
GRID FMT1;
FONTS UN114A,UN106A,UN104C;
COMMENT *** DRAW HORIZONTAL LINES *** ;