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Win32, x64 |
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Purpose |
To begin output to a graphics printer or plotter. |
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Syntax |
INTEGER FUNCTION OPEN_PRINTER1@( UID ) |
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Description |
OPEN_PRINTER1@ does not generate a standard "Open Printer" dialog box which means that printing can resume to the current printer after calls to OPEN_PRINTER@ and CLOSE_PRINTER@. This avoids the need to repeatedly select the same printer. Subsequent calls to Silverfrost graphics routines are written to this device. The printer or plotter is activated when CLOSE_PRINTER@ (see ) or the routine NEW_PAGE@ is called (after calling this routine, it may be necessary to reset the text attributes). UID is a unique identifier supplied by the programmer and its value is used in conjunction with SELECT_GRAPHICS_OBJECT@. |
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Return value |
This function returns 1 for success, otherwise zero. |
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Notes |
This routine can be used in conjunction with the %gr format code that is used to draw to the screen using Silverfrost graphics routines (see Graphics format). It can also be used independently of WINIO@. The standard call-back function GPRINTER_OPEN can also be used to produce graphics output. |
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