HP 5961-0509 manual Vector Group Commands, Pen location through two, Absolute points, Radius

20 The Vector Group

Introduction

The information in this chapter enables you to achieve the following results in your programs:

zUse absolute and relative coordinates when plotting.

zDraw lines, arcs, bezier curves, and circles.

zEncode coordinates to increase your printer’s throughput. The following commands are described in this chapter.

Table 20-1 The Vector Group Commands

Command		Summary
AA,	Arc Absolute	Draws an arc using absolute
		coordinates.
AR,	Arc Relative	Draws an arc using relative
		coordinates.
AT,	Absolute Arc Three Point	Draws an arc from the current
		pen location through two
		absolute points.
BR,	Bezier Relative	Draws a bezier curve using
		relative coordinates as control
		points.
BZ,	Bezier Absolute	Draws a bezier curve using
		absolute coordinates as
		control points.
CI,	Circle	Draws a circle with a specified
		radius.

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