Box Command (Create)
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Box Command (Create)This command is used to construct boxes at different locations on the form.
The basic command for creating a box is:
Line Feed A Line Feed command must
separate the Execute Sequence
from the NORMAL command.
Enter Line Feed Command
NORMAL Initiates printing of last form and
returns printer to NORMAL Mode.
Enter the current Special Function Control
Character followed by NORMAL.
NOTE: Do not forget to include a Line
Feed before this command.
Table 17. EXECUTE Form Command Optional Parameters
Field Function Option/Modifier Selections
Tabl e 18. Box Command
Field Function Option/Modifier Selections
BOX This is the command specifier.
Using the following parameters
creates a box that expands down
and to the right from the starting
point at a specific line thickness.
Enter BOX
LT; Dictates the line thickness. Line thickness is based on dot increments
(1/72”) horizontally and vertically. Line
thickness is only limited by your
specifications. Do not forget the parameter
delimiter.
The SR, SC, ER, and EC parameters use the same methods for defin ing the BOX Print area.
Whether in columns or dots depends on the SCALE Command. You may also use the XX.YY
format for plotting duplication print locations expla ined earlier in the Standards Section.
SR; Plots the starting ROW of the box. Enter a value ranging from 1 to one less
than the maximum form length and the
parameter delimiter.
SC; Plots the starting COLUMN of the
box.
Enter a value ranging from 1 to one less
than the maximum form width and the
parameter delimiter.