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Table 3-10. PLOTTER PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE - Cont
Statement Identification and Use
Program
Statement
Statement Syntax, Explanation, and Input Instructions
PLOT. D r a w s line by moving pen to point or points specified
plt
by X- and Y-coordinate parameters in statement.
Syntax:
Y
plt X
[, Pen Control]
Coordinate'
Coordinate
O p t i o n a l pen control causes pen to raise or lower before or
after moving.
If point specified by plot statement lies off of platen sur-
face, line is drawn to platen limit and then pen is raised.
Pen remains raised until point on platen is specified.
O p t i o n a l pen control parameter can be any integer in range
- 32768 thru 32767.
Odd, Positive Integer = Pen lifts before moving.
Odd, Negative Integer = Pen lifts after moving.
Even, Positive Integer = Pen lowers before moving.
Even, Negative Integer = Pen lowers after moving.
0
=
No change.
No parameters =
P e n remains in its present position, moves
to point specified, and lowers or remains
down.
If point lies off platen but is within "nearby" area (as
If point lies in
s h o w n ) , OUT OF LIMIT lamp will turn on.
" f a r a w a y " area, OUT OF LIMIT lamp will blink.
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