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HEX$(<string>) | |||
The '''Hex$''' [[internal function]] returns the string represented by A$, where A$ is in hexadecimal notation. | The '''Hex$''' [[internal function]] returns the string represented by A$, where A$ is in hexadecimal notation. | ||
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Line 10 sends Esc and Q (ASCII values 1B and 51 in hexadecimal) to the printer. The SKIP 0 in line 20 makes sure that the printer stays on the same line (no line feed is added to the PRINT statement). | Line 10 sends Esc and Q (ASCII values 1B and 51 in hexadecimal) to the printer. The SKIP 0 in line 20 makes sure that the printer stays on the same line (no line feed is added to the PRINT statement). | ||
An additional common use of HEX$ is to activate printer translation as specified by PRINTER specifications in BRConfig.sys file. PRINTER specifications provide a way to minimize hardware differences between printers, usually without any program changes. All printer translations must begin with ASCII character 2B in hexadecimal notation, i.e., HEX$("2B"). There are more complex rules for valid values of the second character, but 00 will always work. Thus, many programs include HEX$("2B00") to begin printer translation. For more information, see the PRINTER specification in the BRConfig.sys | An additional common use of HEX$ is to activate printer translation as specified by PRINTER specifications in BRConfig.sys file. PRINTER specifications provide a way to minimize hardware differences between printers, usually without any program changes. All printer translations must begin with ASCII character 2B in hexadecimal notation, i.e., HEX$("2B"). There are more complex rules for valid values of the second character, but 00 will always work. Thus, many programs include HEX$("2B00") to begin printer translation. For more information, see the [[PRINTER]] specification in the [[BRConfig.sys]] section. | ||
====Related Functions==== | ====Related Functions==== | ||
Latest revision as of 17:22, 22 May 2014
HEX$(<string>)
The Hex$ internal function returns the string represented by A$, where A$ is in hexadecimal notation.
Comments and Examples
This function is frequently used to send a group of special characters to a printer.
00010 PRINT #255,USING 20: HEX$("1B51")
00020 FORM C 2,SKIP 0
Line 10 sends Esc and Q (ASCII values 1B and 51 in hexadecimal) to the printer. The SKIP 0 in line 20 makes sure that the printer stays on the same line (no line feed is added to the PRINT statement).
An additional common use of HEX$ is to activate printer translation as specified by PRINTER specifications in BRConfig.sys file. PRINTER specifications provide a way to minimize hardware differences between printers, usually without any program changes. All printer translations must begin with ASCII character 2B in hexadecimal notation, i.e., HEX$("2B"). There are more complex rules for valid values of the second character, but 00 will always work. Thus, many programs include HEX$("2B00") to begin printer translation. For more information, see the PRINTER specification in the BRConfig.sys section.
Related Functions
UnHex$ (Inverse of Hex$)