daveh@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (David H. Huang) (02/05/91)
In article <12305.27ad9ab5@ecs.umass.edu> giovin@ecs.umass.edu writes: > > I can't seem to find the original message but someone >posted something about writing postscript files on their IIGS. >To my knowledge, and to that of my dealer, there are no word >processors that write files in postscript form on the GS. > If anyone knows of such a program -- could you please >tell me what it is? Or, is there some way to modify >Appleworks GS so that this is possible -- i.e. with a special >driver? > I'm very interested. Thanks. >Rocky Just goes to show how much these "Apple" dealers know about the GS... Copy the LaserWriter driver into your drivers folder and rename it to something else, like PostScript. When you go into AWGS, select the Direct Connect Cdev in the control panel and pick the laser printer. When you get the print dialog box, hold down OpenApple-F while clicking OK. It'll say creating PostScript file or something like that. After it's done, you'll find a file name PostScript.GSxx in your system/drivers folder where xx is a 2-digit number (starts out at 00). Hope this helps! -- David Huang | Internet: daveh@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu | "My ganglion is stuck in UUCP: ...!ut-emx!ccwf.cc.utexas.edu!daveh | a piece of chewing gum!" America Online: DrWho29 |
platkus@en.ecn.purdue.edu (Shawn W Platkus) (02/06/91)
In article <12305.27ad9ab5@ecs.umass.edu> giovin@ecs.umass.edu writes: > > I can't seem to find the original message but someone >posted something about writing postscript files on their IIGS. >To my knowledge, and to that of my dealer, there are no word >processors that write files in postscript form on the GS. > If anyone knows of such a program -- could you please >tell me what it is? Or, is there some way to modify >Appleworks GS so that this is possible -- i.e. with a special >driver? > I'm very interested. Thanks. >Rocky I posted the orginal question, I think about postscrpt files. Actually, Your dealer is right, even though he is probably incompetent as most Apple Dealers are. No offense, I've just had a lot of bad experiences with dealers. Well, anyway, like I said you dealer is right, as there is no Word Processor that creates postscript files on the GS. The good news is that the System Software creates the postscript files. That means any word processor that prints files using the operating systems calls (ie. the printer settings in the control panel NDA) can create postscript files. If you want to know how, mail me something and I'll mail you back a file I typed up that can show you how. If enough people are interested in this, then I'll post it here. Send E-mail to let me know! Platkus platkus@ecn.purdue.edu
giovin@ecs.umass.edu (02/06/91)
In article <1991Feb5.161421.19438@en.ecn.purdue.edu>, platkus@en.ecn.purdue.edu (Shawn W Platkus) writes: > In article <12305.27ad9ab5@ecs.umass.edu> giovin@ecs.umass.edu writes: >> >> I can't seem to find the original message but someone >>posted something about writing postscript files on their IIGS. >>To my knowledge, and to that of my dealer, there are no word >>processors that write files in postscript form on the GS. > I posted the orginal question, I think about postscrpt files. Actually, > Your dealer is right, even though he is probably incompetent as most Apple > Dealers are. Thanks for the help everyone-- I agree with your remark about Apple dealers. In fact, I remember a time when I happened to be in an Apple store and was asked to answer some simple questions for a customer. (I think it was something about hi-res graphics.) Rocky
taob@pnet91.cts.com (Brian Tao) (02/07/91)
From giovin@ecs.umass.edu: > I can't seem to find the original message but someone > posted something about writing postscript files on their IIGS. > To my knowledge, and to that of my dealer, there are no word > processors that write files in postscript form on the GS. It's not the application that is creating the PostScript code, it's the LaserWriter driver that converts the data stream into a PostScript text file. I've tried it with AWGS, Platinum Paint, DeluxePaint II, various desk accessories which support GS/OS printers, etc. Rename the driver to something other than LaserWriter (say, "PostScript"). This lets you choose it in the Control Panel without needing AppleTalk installed. Make sure it is selected and the open up your document. It would be a good idea to get into Page Setup to make sure everything is setup correctly. When you go to print, type OA-F as soon as you hit Return (hold it down for a little while too). You will see a dialog box saying something like "Creating PostScript(tm) file...". A few seconds later, a text file called PostScript.GSxx (xx = # between 00 and 99) will be placed in the System:Drivers folder of your boot disk. Download this file to the LaserWriter as a PostScript file and you should get your output. Brian T. Tao {taob@pnet91.cts.com} || Computer guru? Someone who got University of Metro Toronto || their computer a couple of weeks Scarberia, ON, MIC 3A8 *B-) || before you did. (Alvin Toffler)
rat@madnix.UUCP (David Douthitt) (02/08/91)
In article <12305.27ad9ab5@ecs.umass.edu> giovin@ecs.umass.edu writes: | | I can't seem to find the original message but someone | posted something about writing postscript files on their IIGS. | To my knowledge, and to that of my dealer, there are no word | processors that write files in postscript form on the GS. AppleWriter users have been able to write Postscript for years - through the good graces and hard work of Don Lancaster. I can't find the address at the moment.. I did recieve some stuff from him once, including a picture of a cartoon cat ready to swing at bat - a picture done from AppleWriter with Don's Postscript utilities. For those who are too young to remember AppleWriter :-) it is a TEXT-ONLY word processor - even so, I do seem to remember Don talking about viewing HiRes graphics in an AppleWriter document. For those who remember AppleWriter and scoff - I have a UseNet posting of WPL stuff that'll make your head spin.... :-) -- ! InterNet: deety!rat@spool.cs.wisc.edu ! David Douthitt ! UUCP: ...uwvax!astroatc!nicmad!madnix!deety!rat ! Madison, Wisconsin ! {decvax!att}! ! === Apple II Forever === ! Home of Mad Apple Forth and the Tiger Toolbox ! The Stainless Steel Rat
jpenne@ee.ualberta.ca (Jerry Penner) (02/09/91)
In article <1731@madnix.UUCP> rat@ruth.UUCP (David Douthitt) writes: [.. lots of stuff about AppleWriter deleted ..] >For those who remember AppleWriter and scoff - I have a UseNet posting of >WPL stuff that'll make your head spin.... :-) Please post it! Make my head spin. I once wrote a recursive directory lister in WPL. >-- >! InterNet: deety!rat@spool.cs.wisc.edu ! David Douthitt -- ------------- Jerry Penner alberta!bode!jpenne Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
lhaider@pro-beagle.cts.com (Laer Haider) (02/10/91)
In-Reply-To: message from giovin@ecs.umass.edu > In article <12305.27ad9ab5@ecs.umass.edu> giovin@ecs.umass.edu writes: >>> >>> I can't seem to find the original message but someone >>>posted something about writing postscript files on their IIGS. >>>To my knowledge, and to that of my dealer, there are no word >>>processors that write files in postscript form on the GS. > >> I posted the orginal question, I think about postscrpt files. Actually, >> Your dealer is right, even though he is probably incompetent as most Apple >> Dealers are. > >Thanks for the help everyone-- I agree with your remark about Apple >dealers. In fact, I remember a time when I happened to be in >an Apple store and was asked to answer some simple questions for a customer. >(I think it was something about hi-res graphics.) The first statement is true and false. There are no GS word processors that write anything to any device. That's the function of the System.Software, FST, and device driver. Try using the LaserWriter driver. That'll help you create that postscript file. Your Apple dealer IS incompetent, just like mine. / _______________________________________________ \ / / ProLine: pro-beagle!lhaider \\\' , / // INET: lhaider@pro-beagle.cts.com \\\//, _/ //, UUCP: crash!pro-beagle!lhaider \_-//' / //<, ARPA: crash!pro-beagle!lhaider@nosc.mil \ /// <//` / >> \\\`__/_ The opinions expressed here belong to nobody! /,)-^>>_\`, \\\ (Anybody see nobody lately?) (/ \\ /\\\ ----------------------------------------------- // _//\\\\ ((` ((
christob@neabbs.UUCP (TEKSTOTAAL) (02/12/91)
Yes, I'll be glad to hear about your postscript solution with AWGS. Thanks in advance. christoph Bouthillier fido 2:280/2 (username: C. Bouthillier)