Printronix LQH-HWTM - Manual (Page 25)

Prompt
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Prompt
The prompt is the symbol (e.g., a dollar sign, period, or greater than symbol)
used to indicate that the host computer is ready for data input. In this manual,
the prompt is shown as a period (.).
Numeric Values
In this manual, a lowercase n in the command represents a numeric value. If
a command parameter includes a lowercase n, it must be substituted with an
appropriate numeric value. If the lowercase n is part of an optional parameter
and the option is not selected, a value for n is not required.
Comments in Command Lines
To aid in preparation or maintenance of a form or logo, comments can be
added to many command lines. Comments must be preceded by a slash (/).
However, do not use the /comment feature on lines containing an SFCC (i.e.,
CREATE, NORMAL, EXECUTE, etc.). Throughout this manual, comments
are provided in parentheses beside most command lines for better
understanding of IGP operation but should not be included in your IGP files.
Storing Data
To send data to the IGP, use a system command, such as PRINT. (Entering
data through the keyboard does not store data in memory.) Once stored in
memory, the data remains until deleted, the IGP is reset with RESET
command, or until the printer is turned off.
IGP/PGL files can be permanently stored to, deleted from, and retrieved from
the printer’s flash memory by ending CREATE, CREATE LOGO, DELETE
FORM, DELETE LOGO, EXECUTE, and DIRECTORY commands with
;DISK.
For example, the following command creates a form named ORDER and
stores it on the flash memory:
(cc)CREATE;ORDER;DISK
Executing a form or calling a logo will access the default flash automatically if
the object is not found in memory.
Table 4. Valid Form Name Characters
A through Z (upper and lowercase) Left and right parenthesis ( )
0 through 9 Tilde ~
Dollar sign $ Single quotes ‘ ’
Percent sign % Exclamation point !
Dash — Pound sign #
At sign @ Ampersand &
Left and right braces { }