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XES COMMAND LANGUAGE MODE
Syntax
EaX,YL
a Instruction for absolute placement.
X The distance in pixels from the origin of the page,
along the x-axis, to the starting point of the text
line.
Y The distance in pixels from the origin of the page,
along the y-axis, to the starting point of the text
line.
, A comma separates these variables.
L Line end.
Where to place it Immediately before the text to be placed.
Example To place a line of text, the starting point of which will be 1200
pixels (100 mm/4 inches) from the origin of the page along the x-
axis, and 1650 pixels (140 mm) from the origin of the page along
the y-axis, enter:
E
a1200,1650L (Text)L
Figures 2-11 and 2-12 show how the command works on short-
edge feed paper, in landscape and portrait orientations. Compare
the origins and the x- and y-axis of each page orientation.
More As shown in figures 2-11 and 2-12, Text Placement Absolute
places portrait fonts differently than landscape fonts. When you
are placing text with portrait fonts, the command defines the
starting point for the baseline of the first character. When you
are placing text with landscape fonts, the command defines the
top left corner of the character cell of the first character.
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