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Word Processing with Radix
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Perhaps the most useful user-defined "P command is "PE. If
you define this as an escape (ASCII code
27),
you can then access
nearly all of Radix's advanced features. Without this patch, you
cannot place an escape in the WordStar document and subse-
quently, you are limited to using WordStar's repertoire of print
functions. A shame when you have a powerful Radix!
Using Radix with Scripsit
(Note: If you have not read the "General Concepts" section at the
beginning of this chapter, you should do so before continuing.)
Radix can be used with most of the Scripsit print functions.
You can use most of the basic functions on the Open Document
Options screen as well as on the Print Text Options screen. Two
minor adjustments you need to make. On the Open Document
Options screen the printer type is LPN4. Also, DIP switch C-4
must be OFF to cause a line feed at the end of each line.
There are some print functions, however, that do not work
without redefining the printer driver or by continually changing
the DIP switch settings. That could be an awkward, time-consum-
ing task.
Instead, we recommend the User Print Code Facility to define
several recognition characters and control your print functions.
With the use of the CLEAR key and each recognition character,
Scripsit can perform any print function you define.
Print Pause and Form Feed automatically work with Radix.
Double underscore only works with daisy wheel printers and
strikeout does not work without redefining the printer driver.
(Since strikeout is seldom used, we do not suggest you try it.)
Boldface, underline, superscripts and subscripts do not work
with the recognition characters described in the Scripsit User's
Manual but can be defined in the Print Code Facility along with
some other print functions (emphasized, italic and expanded).
The print pitch settings on the Open Document Options
screen will not work with Radix. Therefore, we will show you
how to use recognition characters to define pica, elite, condensed
and near letter quality pitches.
Defining user print codes
Your first step is to enter the Edit Printer Control screen. If
you are not familiar with this function, review your Scripsit
User's Manual for details. Each character on this screen will be
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