ALG106@PSUVM (09/25/89)
A friend of mine needs a program to convert WordPerfect 5.0 to go into
a Compugraphic Typesetter. What is needed is a translation table for the
Compugraphic Equipment. Right now, the only thing they can do is save the
WordPerfect file as a generic word processing file and import it into the
Compugraphic through a standard translation table. I see a couple of
solutions:
1: Get a translation table for WordPerfect 5.0 (neither Compugraphic,
or WordPerfect have one)
2: Write macros to convert WordPerfect's control codes to ascii symbols
that the standard translation table will understand.
3: Write a translation table for the Compugraphic equipment
4: Get a conversion program to convert WordPerfect into Wordstar
The best sollution is number one. Numbers 2 and 3 would take up my time,
because I'd end up being the one to write them - plus there's always the
possibility of not including every code that is used. My problem with the
fourth one is WordPerfect's Convert is no where near good enough and I don't
know of anything that is.
If anyone knows where I can find a translation table, or if someone else has
this problem, please let me know. Also if you know of a good Converter, let
me know. Time is important - a lot of work is being redone. Most articles are
submitted and/or worked on before they are uploaded into the typesetting
equipment. Seeing as the typesetting equipment is being used almost 24 hours
seven days a week (a little exageration, but not much 7:30-7:30 7 days/week).
Thanks a lot,
Andy
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^jwi@cbnewsj.ATT.COM (Jim Winer @ AT&T, Middletown, NJ) (09/28/89)
Andrew Gross writes: > A friend of mine needs a program to convert WordPerfect 5.0 to go into > a Compugraphic Typesetter. > (lots deleted) > If anyone knows where I can find a translation table, or if someone else has > this problem, ... The best source for information on this type of program is Typeworld, a newspaper for the typesetting industry that is published every three weeks or so. Suggest that you call or write them. The address is: Typeworld P.O. Box 170 Salem, NH 03079 (603) 898-2822 FAX (603) 898-3393 Most trade publications will try to answer questions of this sort. They will know if there is any commercial product available, or if there is any one else you should try to contact. Subscriptions are $30/year in US and Canada. Sorry to take so long, I had to hunt up a copy to find the address and phone numbers. Good Luck. Jim Winer ----- News saved at 28 Sep 89 13:25:53 GMT Andrew Gross writes: > A friend of mine needs a program to convert WordPerfect 5.0 to go into > a Compugraphic Typesetter. What is needed is a translation table for the I suggest that you write or call Typeworld, a newspaper for the typsetting trade that is published every three weeks. The address is: Typeworld P.O. Box 170 Salem, NH 03079 (603) 898-2822 FAX (603) 898-3393 Most trade papers will try to answer questions of this type. They will know of any existing commercial products, or may know of someone else to call. Sorry to take so long, I had to hunt up a copy for the address. Good luck. Jim Winer
jb@aablue.UUCP (John B Scalia) (09/29/89)
This reply probably won't interest most of you, but the &*$# mailer bounced my reply. So unless you too are trying to drive Compugraphic hardware hit "n" now ---- In article <89267.180604ALG106@PSUVM.BITNET> you write: >A friend of mine needs a program to convert WordPerfect 5.0 to go into >a Compugraphic Typesetter. What is needed is a translation table for the >Compugraphic Equipment. Right now, the only thing they can do is save the OK, I've done this, although I go WP to Xerox Viewpoint to MCS. Is your friend trying to go to an MCS8400 or to one of the newer, say 9700 lasers? If I'm not mistaken they use different codes and the 9700 can import Postscript files. I'll assume MCS (since I've got one and its harder to do this with that.) About your options: > 1: Get a translation table for WordPerfect 5.0 (neither Compugraphic, > or WordPerfect have one) The salesman from Agfa Compugraphic was in here yesterday, and I could almost swear he said they could translate WP files using their Advanced Communications Interface (ACI) system. > 2: Write macros to convert WordPerfect's control codes to ascii symbols > that the standard translation table will understand. > 3: Write a translation table for the Compugraphic equipment You probably won't need to do this even if the ACI can't do this. I know of a couple companies: Mumford Micro Systems and 'Puter Group both can convert PC stuff into native MCS codes. I don't have any idea where either company is located; I've gotten sample disks of their products from a place called: Printer's Shareware 5019-5021 West Lovers Lane Dallas, TX 75209 1-214-350-1902 Mind you, it does cost to join them, and all you can get from them is either a shareware diskette or a crippled demo program, but it might be a start. Xerox also has software that will do this but it's mucho $$$$$. You have to buy either a dedicated workstation, the XPS-701, or software for your VAX or *nix box, called XICS. But it really works, we use XICS. > 4: Get a conversion program to convert WordPerfect into Wordstar Probably not necessary. Anyway, that's my $.02. Hope it gives you a start. jb@aablue -- A A Blueprint Co., Inc. - Akron, Ohio +1 216 794-8803 voice UUCP: {uunet!}aablue!jb -- A A Blueprint Co., Inc. - Akron, Ohio +1 216 794-8803 voice UUCP: {uunet!}aablue!jb Sometimes they do let me speak for the company, not today though.
weekley@oldcolo.UUCP (Bob Weekley) (10/04/89)
John B Scalia writes Regarding Typesetting: >of a couple companies: Mumford Micro Systems and 'Puter Group both can ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ >convert PC stuff into native MCS codes. >I don't have any idea where either company is located; Mumford Micro Systems is in Santa Barbara, California. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Also, Procomm (among others) has a user configurable translation table built in to it. I have noticed that some typesetters use CR with the high bit set, or some complete other bit pattern. MCS when writing to the drive has some lines switched (their proprietary scheme) Mumford decoded these and the translation table for you (for a healthy price). BTW Thanks for the info on Printer's Shareware, Dallas, TX ---------------------- Robert R. Weekley @ oldcolo.UUCP THE OLD COLORADO CITY ELECTRONIC COTTAGE | Standard | 2502 W. Colorado Ave. #203; C.S., CO 80904 |Disclaimer| (719) 632-3391 [8-N-1]; 632-4848 [voice] "Gravity catches up with us all" -Marilyn Monroe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- -