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character in this font, which is the correct approximation for superscripts
and subscripts. This value needs to be calculated for each font file, but
you can modify it any way you want.
5 Save the file.
6 Use the COMPILE command to compile the SHP file.
Once the shape is compiled and an appropriate style is defined, you can
access the new pen-up and pen-down commands by entering the [, ], {,
and } characters. The [ character initiates superscript and the ] character
returns from superscript to normal. The { character initiates subscript and
the } character returns from subscript to normal.
Quick Reference
Commands
COMPILE
Compiles shape files and PostScript font files into SHX files.
LOAD
Makes shapes available for use by the SHAPE command.
SHAPE
Inserts a shape from a shape file that has been loaded using LOAD.
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