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Re: Graphics "print" command with no par
« Reply #3 on: Nov 12th, 2014, 9:15pm »
Not that well known. The Liberty default is to use the DisplayWidth as the size. Most often this results in a small print size as most folks open a window smaller than the DisplayWidth.
So for conformity you should use DisplayWidth. Perhaps a more natural default choice would be WindowWidth but that would be an obvious break from tradition but would always print stuff full page.
Few folks understand the power of the SIZE parameter.
The Liberty default is to use the DisplayWidth as the size.
I guess Carl made that decision when all screens were roughly 4:3 in shape, most had a relatively low resolution (maybe 800 x 600) and when full-screen programs were common. It makes less sense in an environment of widescreen HD-resolution (or higher) screens.
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So for conformity you should use DisplayWidth.
OK the consensus, so far at least (taking into account replies at the Yahoo! group), seems to be that I should change LBB to be compatible.
Re: Graphics "print" command with no par
« Reply #5 on: Nov 13th, 2014, 09:42am »
I would suggest conformity with LB4 if possible, too many differences are not easy to remember and we all know that 'reading the manual' is often the last or forgotten resort!
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