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ColumnText IV
Copyright 1989
Ron Prewitt
Version 4.0
ColumnText IV will allow you to print an ASCII Text file in two,
three or four columns with right justification (blocking). Two
columns can be printed in PICA ( normal size print ) or CONDENSED
print. Three columns will be printed in ELITE print and four
columns will be printed in CONDENSED print. If the "right
justification" option is used the line will be space filled between
words to right justify each column.
Prepare your text file with any Word Processor or MarginText if just
re-formatting an existing text file; ( MarginText is a program that
will re-format an existing ASCII text file to a margin width of from
20 to 80 characters automatically ). Your ASCII text file must be
formatted in a margin width of (34) characters ( PICA ) or (60)
characters ( CONDENSED ) for two columns or (28) characters for
either three or four columns including spaces between characters. Set
the Word Processor left margin at (0) and the right margin at (27) ,
(33) or (59). For any line you don't want right justified, if right
justify option is to be used, type a + as the first character of the
line. You can also indent paragraphs any number of spaces just by
adding leading spaces in your text.
No other special preparation is required. Just save the Word
Processor text file with the SAVE FILE (SF) command.
USING THE PROGRAM:
First you should have the following files:
README.DOC - Documentation
CT40.EXE - ColumnText IV program
ColumnText IV supports EPSON, GEMINI and PANASONIC compatible
printers. If your printer will not work with any of the three
choices send me a copy of your printer's commands and I will revise
the program to work with your printer.
After the FAIRWARE screen you will be presented with the MAIN MENU.
The first (6) selections will let you change the defaults and toggle
the options for Printer Type, Number of Columns, Right Justify ,
Title, Print Quality and Paginate . Just pressing the selection
number will cycle through the available options.
1] The PRINTER TYPE option will let you select either Epson RX80,
Gemini 10X or Panasonic KX-P1090. Most printers should be compatible
with one of these three.
2] The NUMBER OF COLUMNS option selects the number of columns to be
printed. Remember, two column must be a margin width of (34) or (60)
or less and three and four column must be a margin width of (28) or
less.
3] The JUSTIFY option will let you print the text right justified
(spaced filled) or jagged.
4] The TITLE option will let you enter a two line ,centered heading
that will print in expanded type on the first page as well as print
the first of the two title lines on the following pages. The program
will also print "( continued )" or "( continued from page x )" on the
following pages below the first line of the title depending on
whether the PAGINATE option is chosen.
5] The PRINT QUALITY option lets you choose printing in normal draft
mode or in bold print.
6] The PAGINATE option will print a page number at the bottom of each
page and print "( continued from page x )" below the first line of
the title on the second and on pages if the title option is selected.
If this option is chosen you will also be given the choice of
indicating what page number to begin with on the first page.
After you have selected the desired options press selection "7" to
execute the program. You will be prompted for a title ( if TITLE
option was selected ), the starting page number ( if PAGINATE was
selected ) and the file name of the text file to be printed.
The program has error trapping if there is a file name or drive
error and if the margin width exceeds that required. An error
message will be displayed and pressing any key will return you to the
MAIN MENU. If you wish to abort after the program begins processing
the file or during printing, just press any key to discontinue and
return to the MAIN MENU. If your text file is greater than one page
ColumnText IV will print multiple pages until the entire file is
printed.
Its just that easy, just:
1. CREATE YOUR TEXT FILE WITH THE PROPER MARGIN WIDTH.
2. SAVE THE TEXT FILE IN ASCII FORMAT
3. TYPE CT40.EXE AT THE > PROMPT AND PRESS ENTER.
If you have any problems or suggestions for enhancements please let
me know.
Ron Prewitt
6429 South Fife
Tacoma, WA 98409