Tally Genicom 6600 manual Numeric Variables, Comments, Print Position Location, Xx, Yy

Numeric Variables

•Amersand (&) (HEX 26)

The SFCC can also be used as part of a form or logo name.

Numeric Variables

Some command parameters may include numeric variables. When it is required, an appropriate numeric value must be entered. In optional parameters where a numeric variable appears, the numeric variable needs to be included only if the option is selected.

Comments

Comments that aid in preparation or maintenance of a form or logo may be added to command lines that do not contain the SFCC. They must be preceded by a slash (/).

Print Position Location

PGL provides a method of placing the print position at any location on a page by selecting a character column or row, and a dot position within the specified (starting or ending print location) character cell. In commands that initiate printing of alphanumeric characters, barcodes, etc., there are optional methods you may use to select a vertical character column and dot position, and a horizontal character row and dot position.

When selecting a vertical character column and dot position, the format is the same as for selecting horizontal character row and dot position. The row or column is defined first followed by the dot position. The only difference between the two is the range of allowable dot positions.

Each character cell is 6 dot columns wide (0-5) by 12 dot rows high (0-11). The format for specifying character cell (in a row or column) and dot position (within the specified character cell) is as follows:

XX, YY

where:

XX= Character Column or Row

YY= Vertical or Horizontal Dot Position

NOTE: A column and row position (two XX.YY selections) must be specified to locate the specific character cell where printer output will begin and/or end.

The decimal point must be present when specifying dot positions within a cell.

Within the command structure the starting row is defined first followed by the starting column.

This same format can be used to specify the distance between duplications of a specific element on a form horizontally and vertically. In this case the row and dot position indicate how far to move to the next print position.

(See “Horizontal Duplication Command” on page 167 and “Vertical Duplication Command” on page 168 for examples).

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