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PROGRAM: PR2FL.COM
GENERAL FUNCTION: Redirects output stream sent to PRN to go to
file instead.
WHY IS IT NEEDED? To capture print data in a file, thus permit-
ting multiple copies or subsequent editing.
INSTALLATION: None.
FORMAT: PR2FL [drive:][\path\]filename
drive and path are optional
filename is required
EXAMPLES: PR2FL SAVE <sends printer data to file
SAVE, in directory in
effect at time command is
given>
PR2FL \PFL <sends printer data to file
PFL in root directory>
HOW TO USE IT: Type PR2FL (for PRinter 2 FiLe) followed by name
of file which is to receive data. If no filename is given, or if
for any reason the file cannot be opened, you'll get an error
message and no redirection will occur. If the file is opened, you
will receive the normal DOS Sign-on message from COMMAND.COM.
When you see this, the redirection is in effect.
You can redirect again if you like. The only thing to watch out
for is redirection nesting to the SAME file; when the innermost
use ends, the file will be closed, and while DOS permits you to
write to a closed file under some circumstances, the results are
not predictable. At the very least the file will be garbaged.
To deactivate PR2FL, simply type "EXIT". This will restore the
original printer specification.
OTHER EFFECTS: None.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Works with DOS 2.0 and above.
COMMENTS: This program makes use of certain parts of DOS which
are not officially documented, and therefore may not continue to
operate properly when new versions of DOS are released. It has
been tested with Version 2.10 on the IBM PC only. If you use it
on any other system, try it first to be sure it does what it is
supposed to.
SOURCE OF PROGRAM:
Jim Kyle (the software factory)
12101 N. WesternView Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73132-9270
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