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##### #### #### ####### # # # # # # # # # # # # # #### #### # # # # # # ##### # # # # ============================ Users Guide and Reference --------------------------------------------------------------- A C code printing system for IBM compatable computers and most any printer --------------------------------------------------------------- Shareware by Harry K. Malsch Version 1.04 MARCH 1992 Support via EXEC-PC BBS CPRT Operators manual Page 1 --------------------------------------------------------------- Features: ========= First of all you must know CPRT does not reformat C code as some pretty-print programs! CPRT can be used as a general purpose print utility, but was designed for printing C source code and especially for larger C code projects. CPRT's most notable features: * Designate file to print from com- mand line or file list. * Track file dates and compare date to determine if listing needs to be updated. * User configurable printer configu- ration gives the ability to print to most any printer. * Print to file. * Highlights comments in C source code. * Numbers files for easy reference. * Runs in DOS or OS/2. * Can be called from Microsoft C's Programmers Workbench. * Adjustable margins in characters/line or inches. * Prints Headers & Footers. * Adjustable tab length. * Supports the following WordStar control codes: ^B for bold print toggle. ^D for double print toggle. ^Y for italics print toggle. ^S for underscore toggle. CPRT Operators manual Page 2 --------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction to CPRT ==================== I had a shareware print utility which had some nice feathures, like the ability to add headers & footers and add line numbers to my listings. But it was missing something. I had the following problems. Problem 1) Most of the projects I work on are made up of several C source files. I find the need to update my listings of these files many times during development. The problem is keeping track of which files have changed and need to be re-printed, and which ones haven't changed since the last printing. Normally this can take a lot of time to check file dates and printing individual files. Problem 2) The print utility I was using for printing had some nice features for controlling the pitch, line length, and margins. However when setting character pitch, I also had to change the line length and the margin settings to keep them where I wanted them. If I could set the line length in inches instead of number-of- characters (like a word processor), the character pitch setting would be independent of margins and line length. The same goes for lines-per-inch and page length. Problem 3) The print utility I was using was DOS only. Which meant I had to wait for it to complete printing before I could do anything else. I really hated that! Problem 4) This really wasn't a problem but I thought it would be nice if the comments would be highlighted in some way. So I began writing my own print utility with the features I needed and some I thought others could use. One of the most unique features of CPRT is its ability to create and use log files. The log file is simply a text file containing a list of file names and their date & times. The log file can be created with any text editor. You do not have to enter the file date & time. These we be added automatically the first time CPRT uses the log file. Another way to create the log file is to use the following command at the command line: CPRT *.c /lf:<logfilename> If <logfilename> doesn't exist it will be created and contain all CPRT Operators manual Page 3 --------------------------------------------------------------- the C file names & dates found in the current directory. Print orientation commands can be set in either number-of-charac- ters or inches. The switch /lm:10 sets a left margin to 10 characters. The switch /lm:1i set the left margin to 1 inch. At 10CPI both switches do the same thing, however at 12CPI the results differ. Highlighting comments is done by specifying the /hc switch. CPRT will highlight both the standard '/*...*/' comment and comments designated by '//' to end of the line. Quick Start =========== Some of the more popular printer configurations have been includ- ed. Copy the one that best fits your needs to CPRT.CFG. Now you can use CPRT simply by typing CPRT <filename>. By default CPRT prints to the PRN device. Typing CPRT<cr> displays the correct usage and the list of options. The options list is a text file called CPRT.USG. If certain options don't apply to your printer you can edit this file to give you the correct help information. In order for CPRT to find this file you must either be in the same directory as CPRT.USG or it must be in your path. Defaults ======== Unless you specify otherwise the default settings are: Tab length = 8 characters Left Margin = 0 Line length = 8" Top Margin = 0.333" (2 line at 6lpi) Bottom margin = 0.5" Page Length = 11" Print Device = PRN: Printer configuration file = CPRT.CFG Options help file = CPRT.USG If CPRT.EXE is renamed it will expect its associated files to be renamed also. In other words if CPRT.EXE is renamed to PRT.EXE, than PRT.EXE will, by default, look for PRT.CFG and PRT.USG. It will not look for CPRT.CFG & CPRT.USG. TIP: CPRT can be copied to a different name for different print- ers, which will use different printer configuration files. CPRT Operators manual Page 4 --------------------------------------------------------------- Options ======= To select what and where to print. /D:[()=MM-DD-YY] Print according to date. Normally you'ld think to use < and > for less-than and greater-than symbols, however DOS interperts this as redirection of console input and output. Therefore, ( is used for less-than and ) is used for greater-than. Thus the line CPRT *.* /D:)10-31-91 prints files dated after Oct. 31, 91 CPRT *.* /D:=12-25-91 prints files dated on Dec. 25, 91 CPRT *.* /D:(1/1/92 prints files dated before Jan. 1, 92 /PF:[filename] Alternate printer configuration file. Default = CPRT.CFG if CPRT.EXE was not re- named. This can be very useful when more than one printer is connected to your computer. For instance if you have an Epson LQ-850 and an IBM proprinter you can have two printer configuration files. To print to the Epson printer you may type the following: CPRT *.c /PF:EPSON850.CFG The printer definition file could contain the correct destination port (See section on printer configuration file) or use the /PD switch described next. /PD:[filename] Alternate print device. To redirect output. Can be any device or filename recognized by DOS, such as LPT1, LPT2, COM1, COM2, <filename.ext>, etc. CPRT FOO.TXT /PD:COM1 prints the file FOO.TXT to COM1 port. /F:[logfile] Print files listed in this log file. Format: CPRT /F:filename [options] This is the only command option that can be used in place of a filespec to print! Log file is updated when printing is complet- ed. CPRT Operators manual Page 5 --------------------------------------------------------------- /LF:[logfile] Log file. Format: CPRT <filename> /lf:<logfile> Checks if <filename> is in <logfile>. If not, the <filename> is printed and added to the <logfile>. Otherwise the dates are compared and only changed files are printed. Then the <logfile> is updated as needed. Functions which are set at beginning of print job only. /S6 Sets print to 6 Lines per inch. (Default) /S8 Sets print to 8 Lines per inch. /CP Sends the Compressed print code to the print- er. /10 \ /12 \ /15 --- Sets the printer to x characters per inch /17 / Where x is 10, 12, 15, 17 or 20. /20 / (Printer must be capable of this) /F[n] Font number. (n = 1-8) Sets the correspond- ing font as defined in the printer configura- tion file. /DB Sets Double Strike mode. Functions which are checked & set at each page. /HD Header. Contains file name, file date, and page number. /FT Footer. Contains file name, file date, and page number. If both headers & footers are specified then the header will contain file name and file date while the footer contains the page number. /TM:[n] Sets the top margin to n lines /TM:[n]i Sets the top margin to n inches. /BM:[n] Sets the bottom margin to n lines. /BM:[n]i Sets the bottom margin to n inches. /PL:[n] Sets the page length to n lines. /PL:[n]i Sets the page length to n inches. Functions which are checked & set at beginning of each line. /LL:[n] Sets the line length to n characters. /LL:[n]i Sets the line length to n inches. /LM:[n] Sets the left margin to n character. CPRT Operators manual Page 6 --------------------------------------------------------------- /LM:[n]i Sets the left margin to n inches. /N Number lines. This will increase the line length! Functions which are checked & set at each character. /TL[n] Tab length in characters. /HC Highlight comments in C code. The type of high- lighting used is defined in the printer configuration file. /WS Translate the following WordStar print commands. ^B in a file toggles Bold print ^D in a file toggles Double print ^Y in a file toggles Italics ^S in a file toggles Underscore Environment Usage ================ Default settings can be put in to the environment using the following format: SET CPRT=/tm:1i /bm:1i /lm:.75i This line would set default margins for CPRT.EXE. Command line switches will override the environment settings. However there is no way to override certain switches such as /hd, /ft, /n, etc. since these do not have any values passed with them. If you rename CPRT.EXE the environment variable name must also change to correspond to the program name. TIP: By coping CPRT.EXE to another name, multiple default environment settings can be used. For instance: Copy CPRT.EXE to PRT.EXE and use the following to set the environment variable: SET CPRT /n /hc /hd /lm:.5i SET PRT /lm:.5i /hd /ft Now CPRT has default settings for printing C source code. While PRT can be used as a general purpose print program. Printer Configuration File ========================== CPRT Operators manual Page 7 --------------------------------------------------------------- Most shareware print programs are specifically for one or two printers. The reason for this is that the control codes which set the different printer features vary from printer to printer. CPRT allows the end user to change the printer configuration to match which ever printer they have. CPRT's printer configuration file can be edited to define the control codes of your printer. When started, CPRT always checks for the printer configuration file in the current directory. It then searches the path as defined in the environment. This printer configuration file contains control codes to activate the different features of your printer. Control codes can be defined in decimal, hex or ascii. The default printer configuration file read by CPRT is named CPRT.CFG. CPRT supports environments where multiple printers are connected to your computer, and even allows you to specify dyna- mic printer configuration when you have printers connected to your computer using switch boxes. No matter what printer is attached you can still get the same results with CPRT. Use the /PF: command to specify different printer configuration files to CPRT. The printer configuration file is a standard text file that may be edited by any text editor. I've provided a few common printer configuration files along with CPRT. All you need to do is copy one to your disk, and give it the correct name. A description is included at the beginning of each file. You can use the DOS type command to view the printer configuration files. Copy the existing printer configuration file for the printer that resembles your printer closest. Then edit that file for your printers characteristics. Each definition begins with a keyword identifier followed by printer codes to be sent to the printer when the related feature is activated. Printer codes are specified as decimal numbers, hex numbers, or ascii characters. These numbers are the same numbers defined in your printer manual. The following rules must be followed when creating a printer configuration file: Comments must be the last thing on a line and start with an * Control codes must be separated by spaces. Codes in decimal must end with a 'd'. e.i. 27d 72d Codes in Hex must end with a 'h'. e.i. 1Bh 48h Ascii is assumed. e.i. ^[ H CPRT Operators manual Page 8 --------------------------------------------------------------- '^' indicates the following character is a control character. ^[ = Esc. In order to use an * as part of a printer control code, specify the character in decimal (42d) or hex (2Ah). Decimal numbers must be 2 characters followed by a 'd', as in 27d or 07d. Hex numbers must be 2 characters followed by a 'h', as in 1Bh or 07h. (Not case sensitive). Ascii codes are straight forward. Just enter the character. Control characters are proceeded by a '^'. +-------------- Ascii definition | +--------- Decimal definition | | +--- Hex definition | | | ^[ = 27d = 1Bh. Note: 1) The '/',and '^' characters are researved in ascii notation. Use hex notation when these characters are needed. 2) A 0d or 0h is invalid. Although many printers specifiy this character, I've found that an assci 0 also works. The only exception to this was in the IBM industial graphics printer. ~~~~~~~~~ This printer is no longer being manufactured. CPRT Operators manual Page 9 --------------------------------------------------------------- Key Words ========= Destination * Defines the print destination, as in LPT1, COM1, etc.. Therefore you can have multiple printer configuration files for printers on different ports. CPRT will automatically direct output to the correct port. Init * Codes sent before printing begins. Restore * Codes sent when printing is complete to restore the printer to default settings DoubleStrikeOn * Code to activate double strike print. DoubleStrikeOff * Code to de-activate double strike print. CompressedOn * Code to activate compressed print. CompressedOff * Code to de-activate compressed print. 10CPI * Code to change to 10 CPI pitch. 12CPI * Code to change to 12 CPI pitch. 15CPI * Code to change to 15 CPI pitch. 17CPI * Code to change to 17 CPI pitch. 20CPI * Code to change to 20 CPI pitch. 6LPI * Code to change to 6 LPI. 8LPI * Code to change to 8 LPI. BoldOn * Code to activate Bold print BoldOff * Code to de-activate Bold print ItalicOn * Code to activate italics print ItalicOff * Code to de-activate italics print UnderscoreOn * Code to activate underscore print UnderscoreOff * Code to de-activate underscore print HighlightOn * Code to start highlighting of comments HighlightOff * Code to end highlighting of comments Font1 * Code to change to Font 1 Font2 * Code to change to Font 2 Font3 * Code to change to Font 3 Font4 * Code to change to Font 4 Font5 * Code to change to Font 5 Font6 * Code to change to Font 6 Font7 * Code to change to Font 7 Font8 * Code to change to Font 8 Nlq * Code to activate near letter quality mode. Sent prior to font code. Draft * Code to activate draft mode. Not used at this time. CPRT Operators manual Page 10 --------------------------------------------------------------- Future Plans ============ I've got a few thoughts on how to improve CPRT in the future. Here are few that I am sure will make it in to the next release. 1) Modify DESTINATION key word in printer configuration file. Add port setup information if destination is a COM port. This will set baud rate, stop bit, data bits and parity. 2) Postscript support: I have an immediate need for this option. So it is high on my list of requirements. 3) "As is" command line switch (/AS). To print file without any formatting. Can be used to print README files which already have margins, headers, etc.. 4) Add default setup options in printer configuration file. 5) Allow the initialzation string in the printer configu- ration file to be a file name. The specified file would be sent to the printer before printing begins. 6) More printer definition file. Since I only have a limit number of printers at my access I appreciate any input with this. 7) ??? I could use more input here. Regardless on if you plan to register your copy of CPRT or not, please send me any ideas on improving this program. Disclaimer ========== The CPRT program and all accompanying documentation are provided on an "AS IS" basis. This means that Harry K. Malsch does not warrant, guarantee, or make any other representations regarding the use, or results of use, of CPRT or the documentation in terms of accuracy, reliability, correctness, currentness, or otherwise. Harry K. Malsch will not be held responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages including damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or otherwise arising from the use or in- ability to use CPRT, even if Harry K. Malsch has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The use of this product is on an "AT YOUR OWN RISK" basis. CPRT Operators manual Page 11 --------------------------------------------------------------- Licensing Agreement and Share Ware philosophy ============================================= The CPRT program is provided for evaluation use under the Share- ware concept. What this means is that you are granted permission to use this program for a reasonable period after which you are required to register your copy using the Licensing document. There is no formal definition of what is implied by "a reasonable period" but if you find that you are relying on this product, then you SHOULD register. This will allow for continued support and maintenance of the program and will help to encourage that more quality software be made available through this channel. I ask all corporate and government users of this utility register their copies. To simply register the program, $20 is requested. For $25 I'll send an update copy of CPRT as soon as it is available. In ether case I'll send out notifications when the new release is avail- able. Besides new releases, all registered users will receive free bug fix updates. If you've downloaded this program after 1992 and can't find a later copy than ver 1.04, you can request the current version by mail or through EXEC-PC BBS, (414) 789-4210. Mail on EXEC-PC should be sent to HARRY MALSCH. Address registration requests to: Harry K. Malsch W165 S7391 Bellview Dr. Muskego, WI 53150 Following this section is a form that may be used to register CPRT. You are encouraged to distribute CPRT to electronic bulletin boards (BBS's), and to your friends and associates as long as all files remain unchanged and packaged in the same form as it was received. You are not allowed to profit from the distrubution of CPRT without writen permission from the author, Harry K. Malsch. PLEASE! HELP SUPPORT THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT. Registered CPRT 1.04 Order Form --------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- QTY Description US Dollars -------------------------------------------------------------------- ____ CPRT print utility w/special C code formats .............$20.00 DOS & OS/2 version. ____ For advance purchase of the next release, add ...........$ 5.00 ____ Shipping/Handling for orders outside USA, add ...........$ 5.00 Total amount of my order is: $________ Check or money Order (US FUNDS)! Disk Size (circle one)? 5 1/4 3 1/2 =================================================================== Name: __________________________________________________ Company: _______________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ City: ________________________ State: ________ Zip: __________ I learned about CPRT from: ____________________________________ Suggestions & requests: _______________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Make check payable to Harry K. Malsch W165 S7391 Bellview Dr. Muskego, WI 53150 IF YOU HAVE CREATED A PRINTER CONFIGURATION FILE FOR A PRINTER OTHER THAN THE ONES INCLUDED. PLEASE SEND ME A COPY. IT MAY BE INCLUDE WITH THE NEXT RELEASE.