Conference 7.286::atarist

    Nick,
    
    	 Try on DWEEZL::Atari$Dsk:PICFMT.DOC  -  it's Dave Baggetts' doc about
    						 all the different formats and
    						 their layout.
    
    								Rich

    Last night I tried to import some graphics into First Word. I noticed
    that the expected file extension was .GST. I havn't been able to find
    this format in the documnet (.-1).
    
    Could anyone explain this format and also help me with problem of
    importing DEGAS pictures into First Word+ ??
    
    Torbjorn
    

    Getting a DEGAS picture into 1stword+ is a 3 step process. I'm
    replaying this from memory so I apologise if I make an error.
    
    1) You need to have your DEGAS picture in uncompressed format, i.e. a
       .PI? file.
    
    2) Next you run a program called DEGASNAP (I think) which should be on
       your 1stword+ disk. This converts the DEGAS picture into .IMG
       format.
    
    3) Now you use the desk accessory SNAPSHOT (also on the 1stword+ disk)
       to cut out the part of the picture you want. This creates a .IMG
       file containing the picture you will include in your 1stword+ document.
    
    4) Finally, within 1stword+, turn on the graphics mode and READ in your
       .IMG file.
    
    Once it's read in to the document, it's easy to move it around and
    position it exactly where you want it.
    
    A word of caution, 1stword+ only keeps a reference to the picture file
    within the document. If you move the picture file, 1stword+ 'loses' it
    so you'd have to READ it in again from the new location.
    
    I think this is more or less correct. It's fully described in the
    1stword+ manual - but that's assuming you have the manual - but of
    course you have...it comes with the software when you buy it ;-)
    
    Good luck,
    Ian.

    Ian,
    
    Thanks for the info. Tried it yesterday, worked like a charm.
    
    However, when I print the document (incl graphics) out of Word+
    my printer (Cannon BJ10-e) spaces about 2 "graphic lines" between
    each printline, it seems that the printer does make a 1/10 inch 
    linefeed instead of 1/12 or something like that. Do you think it 
    printer driver dependant. The BJ10-e is handled by the IBM Graphics
    Printer driver, and all other output ( including DEGAS) is very smooth.
    Any hints??
    
    Torbjorn
    

    I haven't got an answer for that one. There are mysteries around the
    1stword+ printer driver that I haven't sussed out.
    
    On my printer (Star LC10), I have noticed that solid black graphic area
    is not printed solid black - i.e. every pixel black. It seems that
    1stword+ converts this into a black/white/black pattern for some
    reason.
    
    I've tried many variations in the printer config file but I cannot
    eliminate this behaviour. You probably haven't tried fiddling with this
    yet - it might be worth a try.
    
    Not sure whether this is the same behaviour that you are referring to
    but it all comes down to the printer driver in the end.
    
    Any other experiences out there?
    
    Good luck,
    Ian.

    IAN,
    
    Thanks again for your input. I finally solved the problem by switching
    the Canon to IBM mode. This seems like the obvious mode but ALL other
    graphics ( Degas, Spredsheet and various PD's) have been printing
    fine in the Canon BJ10 mode.
    
    Now I can get a good letterhead on my letters.
    
    Torbjorn