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GFX - Graphic File Generator
GFX is a utility designed to simplify the generation of
graphics on an Epson type printer. It will allow you to
quickly create a small graphic image and will then generate
a short disk file that will reproduce the graphic when
dumped to the printer.
GFX REQUIRES A MOUSE AND AN EPSON COMPATIBLE PRINTER.
Operation is simple. The left mouse button turns on a
cell, the right turns it off. After pressing S to save, GFX
will prompt you for a file name. The name you give will
have the extension .GFX added.
Once the file is generated, you need only dump it to the
printer to produce the desired graphic.
A simple BASIC program to do this would look like:
OPEN filespec$ FOR INPUT AS #1
WHILE NOT EOF(1)
LINE INPUT #1,A$
LPRINT A$;
WEND
GFX currently recognizes 8 commmon Epson graphics modes.
Some or all of these modes are recognized by MX/RX/FX/LQ
type printers.
Very early Epson type printers are supported by the use
of a special command line parameter:
GFX /MX
Not all modes are recognized by all printers; if you
cannot get your printer to print (particularily with modes 0
and 1) try restarting the program with this switch.
Enjoy !
Randy MacLean