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Using LCDS Print Description Language 6-1
6. Using PDL commands for graphics
Several PDL parameters are available for graphics handling.
These include four OUTPUT command parameters (specified in
the JDE) and six DJDEs. The following tables summarize those
parameters.
For a explanation of the OUTPUT command parameters, refer to
the “OUTPUT command” section in the “Specifying print format
parameters” chapter.
Table 6-1. OUTPUT command parameters and functions for graphics
Option Definition
OUTPUT GRAPHICS Specifies if and how graphics will be processed in current job.
OUTPUT IMAGE Specifies initial scaling and positioning parameters for graphics in Batch
mode.
OUTPUT PURGE Specifies default disposition of document interleaved graphics at the end
of a report.
OUTPUT UNITS Specifies units of measure for positioning graphics.
Table 6-2. DJDE definitions for graphics
Option Definition
ALTER DJDE Specifies new imaging parameters for graphics previously referenced using
HOLD statement.
BATCH DJDE Marks beginning and end of online Batch mode graphic data.
CANCEL DJDE Terminates option of the GRAPHIC DJDE.
GRAPHIC DJDE Precedes interleaved graphic in data stream.
IMAGE DJDE Specifies name, scaling, and positioning of a graphic printed.
SAVE DJDE Identifies document interleaved graphics not to be deleted or purged.