tlsctrl
Description
This macro invokes the Line Segment Control Stream dialog box, which enables you to create a new line segment control stream, of tag type .Ls. The control stream will determine the individual shapes (segments) that will make up the pattern of a line created for the document.
The pattern of the line is controlled by a line pattern control stream (see tlpctrl).
The line itself is controlled by a line control stream (see tlctrl).
You may also elect to modify an existing control stream by including the name in the macro.
Syntax
tlsctrl line_segment_ctrl:t?
tlsctrl
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[no parameter]
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Display the Line Segment Control Stream dialog box.
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line_segment_ctrl
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The name of the line segment control stream that you would like to create or modify, in double quotes (i.e tlctrl "line_segment_ctrl").
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Additional Information
The keywords generated by the dialog box correspond to the menu option names and are generally self explanatory. Illustrated below is a standard control stream generated from the Line Segment Control Stream dialog box:
type 1
trw 1*w
trh 1*h
adjust 0,0
colour Magenta
style 0,0,-1
This describes a segment with the following characteristics:
1. A simple segment (as opposed to a custom shape or graphic)
2. The same height and thickness of the line of which it will form part
3. No stretch or shrink options
4. Magenta colour
5. Round start and end caps and a corner style inherited from the line of which it will form part
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