Xerox 96MX manual Writing the setup commands, Using the Comment command

CODING A COMPLEX FORM

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;

FORM	1STFRM;
GRID	FMT1
FONTS	UN114A,UN106A,UN104C

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;
COMMENT	*** DRAW HORIZONTAL LINES *** ;

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