Xerox DocuPrint 96MX Forms Creation Manual

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FORMS DESCRIPTION LANGUAGE3-16 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/DOCUPRINT 96MX LPS FORMS CREATION GUIDEDescription commandsThe description commands specify the location, size, andcharacteristics of the form elements: lines, boxes, logos, graphics,form sections, and text.The commands used for entering descriptive form data are:• LINE• BOX• TEXT AT• TEXT IN BOX• LOGO• GRAPHICThese commands may be entered in any sequence. (For adiscussion of problems you may encounter when entering thesecommands, refer to the “Forms layout considerations” chapter.)Location coordinates The locations are specified in terms of the y and x axis coordinates,measured from the form origin specified in the GRID command.Generally the form origin is set to coincide with the variable dataorigin, and the grid units correspond to the character and line spacingof the variable data. The form origin coordinates are specified as y=0,x=0.Both x and y coordinates may be given, or just one coordinate alongthe y or x axis. If only one coordinate is given, the axis is implied inthe command.Symbols for coordinates Five symbols are used in the description commands to symbolizedifferent coordinates, as follows:The coordinate parameter may be followed by the unit ofmeasurement: inches (IN), centimeters (CM), or DOTS. If units ofmeasurement are not given in the command, the coordinates are ingrid units.Negative coordinates Negative coordinates also may be used. A negative y coordinate ismeasured upward from the form origin. A negative x coordinate ismeasured to the left of the form origin. For example, a vertical linestarting at x = -1 would appear to the left of the form grid as shown infigure 3-7. When you use negative numbers, be sure to stay withinthe boundaries of the system page.c o Origin coordinatec s Start coordinatec e End coordinatec a Absolute coordinatec i Incremental coordinate