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- SECTION 5 - Graphics
-
- This document contains information that is most often provided
- to users of this section. There is a listing of common
- Technical Information Documents that can be downloaded from the
- libraries, and a listing of the five most frequently asked
- questions and their answers.
-
- TI432 Printing graphics to an HP LaserJet
- TI433 Printing graphics to an Epson
-
- Q. "Does Turbo Pascal run in Super VGA modes?"
-
- A. Yes, if you have a VESA compatable video card you can use
- the VESA16.BGI file to get high resolutions such as 1024X768
- or 800X600. If you also want 256 color support, you should
- turn to a third party solution. There are some helpful
- files, including freeware drivers, available here on the
- forum.
-
- Q. "How can I print my graphics code?"
-
- A. Download the files labeled TI432.ZIP and TI433.ZIP from
- the libraries. Additional support is available from third
- party vendors. You could pose a question in the forum asking
- for recommendations regarding third party graphics support
- for printing.
-
- Q. "When will Borland upgrad the GRAPHICS TOOLBOX?"
-
- A. The GRAPHICS TOOLBOX is no longer available from Borland in
- any form, and there are absolutely no plans to upgrade it.
- It should, however, recompile with recent versions of
- Pascal including Versions 6.0 and 7.0.
-
- Q. "How can I use BGI calls in Windows?"
-
- A. Windows is a graphical operating environment, so there is
- no longer any need for the BGI when programming Windows. You
- will find that Windows has built in support for graphics
- that is much superior to anything available in the BGI unit.
- To get started, try using using the manuals and on-line docs
- to read about the Windows GDI.
-
- Q. "How can I add a mouse to my Graphics programs?"
-
- A. Outside of Windows, Borland offers no built in support for
- the mouse in your programs. However, adding mouse support
- is extremely simply. Those who know ASSEMBLER can add mouse
- support with the INT33 interface, others will find MOUSE
- libraries available here in the CIS libraries.