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<AT>

 

The AT tag sets the current coordinates to an absolute point in the page.

 

This point is 'margin-independent'; the writing is done at the exact physical position in the page, according to printers margins.

 

Syntax : <AT= [ row expression ] [ , column expression ]>  

 

Expressions are decimal values:

an absolute X,Y coordinate expressed in the value indicated by <UNITS> tag,

a relative to the current point expression (in <UNITS> units),

a predefined bookmark in the page #n,

Omitted: in this case the corresponding value remains unchanged.  

 

Examples:

<UNITS=INCHES>

<AT=3,5>         sets the current cursor at 3 inches from the top, 5 inches from the left.

<AT=,6.3>        leaves the row unchanged and positions the column to 6.3 inches

<AT=+2,-1.5>   sets the row at the current position + 2 inches, the column at the current column – 1.5 inches.

<AT=#10,+1>   sets the cursor at the same row than the bookmark #10 and add 1 inch to the current column position.

<AT=,+1>         leaves the row unchanged and add 1 inch to the column position.

 

 

Absolute position

 

It's sometimes useful to specify a precise position for printing on forms, labels, or cheques.

 

about_24_h The <AT> tag uses the value of the <UNITS> to set the cursor.

<UNITS=MM><AT=10,10>        sets the cursor at 10mm from the top, 10mm from the left

<UNITS=INCH><AT=1.5,1>        sets the cursor at 1.5 inch from the top, 1 inch from the left.

 

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