Execution of the command is also deferred when using some other remote
control commands, in particular the command STORE channel I or
channel 2, and the special command WAlT whose sole purpose is to force
such a synchronization. (See Section 7.6.6 "Other Remote Commands".)
7.4.7 Character Strings
Strings
plotter
command). The string must
default string delimiter
COMM STRDELIM command).
may be displayed (see MESSAGE and KEY commands), sent to
(see the TRANSMIT command) or used as Prompt (see COMM PROMPT
be delimited by string delimiters. The
is <"> and may be changed (see the
Example:
COMM STRDELIM 47; MSG /OKAY/
Defines </> (decimal ASCII 47)
display OKAY on the screen.
The TRANSMIT command also outputs
decimal ASCII using a \nnn format.
Example:
TRANSMIT "\B27AB"
as the string delimiter and will
characters that are specified in
Can be used to transmit to the plotter the character ESC (decimal
ASCII 27) followed by <A> and <B>.
If
characters, then <\\> is to be used.
Example:
TRANSMIT "AI\\A2"
Instructs the 9400A to transmit the string AI\A2 to the plotter.
Note:
"\nnn" or "\\" represent only one character of the ASCII string count.
the backslash character <\> is to be transmitted along with other
7.4.8 Prompt
The 9400A may generate a PROMPT (see COMM-PROMPT command) when
decodes the <END> message in a command message. This PROMPT will be put
into a message as is done with all other 9400A responses (see Section
7.6.7 7)).
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