Printing output with pstab
To generate tables in PostScript format, run a standard Quantum tabulation job and then type:
pstab [–x] [–d] [–s] [–f font_file] [–o output_file] [–p printer] [–t tabcon_file]
Note pstab uses many of the intermediate files produced by the normal Quantum run. To keep these files for use with pstab, either use the version of Quantum which does not delete intermediate files or include the option –k on the standard Quantum command line. Also, do not clean the directory in any way after the run has finished.
Parameters
–x
Print a summary of usage and exit.
–d
Stamp the word ‘draft’ across the tables.
–s
Translate $ signs in the file to pounds signs in the printed output.
–f font_file
Take fonts and logo definitions from the named file.For more information, see
Fonts and logos.
–o output_file
Save the PostScript output in the named file. The file may then be printed on a PostScript printer using the lpr command.
–p printer
Print the output on the named printer. This option uses the UNIX lpr command to queue the print job. So this option does not work if the lpr command is not available on your system.
This option is not available when running Quantum on Windows.
–t tabcon_file
Take the format for the table of contents from the named file. pstab automatically generates a table of contents file. This is printed after the last table.
See also