New Submissions for V8.0 GRIPLIB
The following changes were implemented in Version 8.0 of the
GRIP International Library:
A new entry was added to the main LIBRARIAN menu. The function,
FONT MANAGEMENT, handles font file usage in a user-friendly way.
Three options are currently available: Listing the fonts currently
on the system, plotting all available font characters on any (or all)
fonts files on the system and translating up to 14 fonts into the
system. (This last option does not actually do this, instead it builds
a text file that creates a macro that, in turn, translates the font
files).
A more detailed list of fonts files was added to the :LIBRARIAN
directory. Called FONT_STATUS.DOC, it lists all fonts in the Library,
along with information about the characters in each font file.
New font files: BLOCKMOD1.FNT, HELVET.FNT, ISO_FONT.FNT, LCD.FNT,
LCD_SOLID.FNT, and SCHEMFONT.FNT. The LCD fonts were generated by the
Librarian, using a GRIP program and an LCD "crystal" display defined
in Unigraphics geometry.
The program O_TEXT was completely re-written by the Librarian. It will
now draw text CW or CCW, centered on top or bottom and has a "fit text"
option that calculates character size based on the length of an arc.
(Then there is Inside/Middle/Outside text location, delete last...)
Read the abstract for more information.
A new data submission format is now available: files will be accepted
16 or 32 track HP/UNIX native mode cartridges.
Warning: The programs F-MOLD.GRS and 3-BOLT.GRS may not be functional.
These program require modification to run under the multiple platform
format. They may be fixed, but not before Version 8.0. DG users
needing help with these programs should contact the Librarian, since
this will be the last official release to DG users.
LIBRARIAN program changes:
Four menus reduced to two (to simplify usage)
Native Mode support added
Build Compile/Link Macro option added
(for users without GRIP Batch or Running Native)
Build/Replace GRI.SEA file
(For users Running Native)
Proof Header option enhanced to check filenames and headers
(it also checks for conformity with Library Standards with
respect to filenames).
Proof Entire Directory option added
Interactive Edit Company Data option added
Listing Device menus added for:
PRINT LIBRARY ABSCTRACTS
PRINT LIBRARY DOCUMENTATION
PROOF HEADER and
LIST SYSTEM FONTS
Enhanced FILE STATUS report
Print Documentation Feature added
Massive re-write of documentation
Files Added To Library:
By the Librarian, Greg Krumrey, Patriot Machine, Inc.
HELIX2.GRS - Helix/Spiral program
_FILE_TERMINATE.GRS - Utility Subroutine to file/terminate parts
_GET_PLATFORM_TYPE.GRS - Utility Subroutine to determine Platform
LCD.FNT - Font file emulating Liquid Crystal Display
LCD_SOLID.FNT - Same as LCD.FNT, but filled in
Note: The logic for _GET_PLATFORM_TYPE.GRS was provided by
Mark Hoover of MDC.
From Mark Hoover, M&E:
Basic Concepts used for _GET_PLATFORM_TYPE.GTS
QUICKGEN.GRS
REGENTIME.GRS
_QUICKGEN_AS_OPER.GRS
_QUICKGEN_HELP.GRS
From Ben Loosi, TRW Safety Systems/MESA:
BATCH_SOLID_PIX.GRS
INTER_SOLID_PIX.GRS
From Dewayne Evans, MDC M&E TSS:
BUTTONS_V2.GRS
BUTTONS_V3.GRS
From Ken Akerboom, Kennametal:
CREATE_B_SPLINE.GRS
From Mike Hagen, National Manufacturing:
AREAFT.GRS
CONVERSION.GRS
CREATEREF.GRS
CTAN.GRS
DWLXHATCH.GRS
FDOWEL.GRS
FILESTAT.GRS
FL.GRS
FROTARROW.GRS
INDENT_SOURCE.GRS
INTEREST.GRS
LI.GRS
MID.GRS
VIEWARO.GRS
_INDENT_SOURCE_SU.GRS
_PUTPARAMS.GRS
From Ron Thellen, Digital Equipment Corp:
ARCSCALE.GRS
HLR.GRS
HLR_BATCH.GRS
NOTE.GRS
SOLID_SHADE.GRS
SOLID_SHADE_BATCH.GRS
_GETHELP.GRS
_GRIPUSE.GRS
_UPPERCASE.GRS
From Ken Lambrecht, CAD Potentional: (Just under the wire)
DIAM.GRS
DIMENSIONED_PINS.GRS
FPLOT.GRS
PT_COORD.GRS
PT_DATA.GRS
REGISTERS.GRS