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- Giftops converts a GIF image file to a PostScript program.
- Giftops uses the standard output path, so you may direct output to
- printer or file( via command line redirection).
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- usage: giftops [-els] [-c{copies}] [-w{width}] [-h{height}] [file]
- Where e = generate output as EPSF (Encapsulated PostScript File),
- suitable for use with applications that support EPSF.
- l = Landscape: rotates image 90 degrees on page.
- s = Alternate halftone: specifies halftone parameters for placement
- of "spots" - 90 degrees and 60 spots/inch. Called "screen" in the
- source code, Because it creates a screen effect on the
- printed image?
- c = Number of copies for the printer to generate.
- w = Width in inches on printed page.
- h = Height in inches on printed page.
- file = Filename.ext of GIF image file.
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- Examples:
- giftops neptune.gif >prn
- Outputs image to printer using default width and height(7.5" X 9.0")
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- giftops -l -w6.0 -h4.8 neptune.gif >prn
- Outputs image to printer in landscape format 6.0" X 4.8"
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- Note: The "screen" mode paramters (90 degrees at 60 spots/inch) can be changed
- to whatever you want. A good range of values to play with are 35 - 45
- degrees and 50 - 150 spots/inch.
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- Craig Moore CIS ID - 72165,1356
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- "The Graphics Interchange Format(c) is the Copyright property of
- CompuServe Incorporated. GIF(sm) is a Service Mark property of
- CompuServe Incorporated."
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- "PostScript" is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.