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Table 3-10. PLOTTER PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE - Cont
Statement Identification and Use
Program
Statement Syntax, Explanation, and Input Instructions
Statement
Sets plotter in manual typewriter lettering
PLOTTER TYPEWRITER.
ptyp
mode.
Syntax:
p t y p (No parameter inserted)
After p t y p statement is executed (either in program, in live
keyboard mode or from keyboard), you type desired characters
on computer keyboard, and they are lettered by plotter. To
end ptyp mode, press STOP key once.
P e n c a n b e p o s i t i o n e d b y plt, iplt, or c p l t s t a t e m e n t s b e f o r e
ptyp mode is established. Once ptyp mode is established, four
c o m p u t e r display keys or four pen movement keys on plotter
front panel can be used to position pen for lettering.
Following keys perform these functions while in ptyp m o d e :
Space
Backspace
Line Feed
I n v e r s e Line Feed
C a r r i a g e Return
STORE
dig
DIGITIZE. Sends coordinates of point where pen is located to
computer.
Syntax:
dig Variable 1, Variable 2 [, Pen Status]
Digitize statement enables digitizer mode. When digitizer
m o d e is set, ENTER lamp on plotter is lit. You can use plot-
t e r pen movement controls to position pen at point on platen.
After positioning pen, pressing ENTER on plotter front panel
sends its coordinates, in scale statement units, to computer.
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