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Re: URGENT--features for XyWrite 5, replies needed
- Subject: Re: URGENT--features for "XyWrite 5," replies needed
- From: flash flash@xxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2018 08:08:59 +0100
On 12/11/18 10:02, Kari Eveli wrote:
> Carl,
>
> As the Xy3 "printer files" are actually the glue between the
> screen presentation and the formatting codes (and ultimately the
> printer instructions), I think some implementation of Xy3-like
> printer/screen tables is necessary to achieve basic Xy3
> compatibility. Xy3 or Xy4 XPL syntax is not a dealbreaker.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Kari Eveli
Yes, some equivalent of the Xy PRN file (screen driver) with full
customizability is a must, as well as fully customizable keyboard
file. Without these features, it's not worth the bother to integrate
the editor engine into a new package.