Re: Some questions on print file configurations

Rick Rayburn wrote:
>
> I am preparing to create a new 400 invoice form and print program. I'll be
> using an external printer file object and printing to an HP Laser jet. These
> questions come to mind right away:
>
> 1. Can you use multiple font sizes or font sets for different fields in a
> print file and, if so, what affect will that have on overflow/line counts
> (e.g. if i print 3 lines, all with different font sizes, will my internal
> line counter still be 3 and will my overflow line marker not be
> compromised?).

Since you will NOT be using a native attached printer, you will be
limited
to "certain" fonts. The data stream you create will end up going through
a least one emulation(HPT) or maybe even another(CA/400). The results
can
be VERY difficult to predict. The printer will also have a great deal in
determing the results. If you "finally" get it printing correctly for
the
HP laser jet, don't count on it doing the "exact" same thing for another
printer type. Font size will certainly have an affect on overflow.

> 2. where do you indicate a portrait/landscape definition for printing?

      When you define the print file (Crtprtf)...