Summary of a Page Definition

A page definition specifies how you want data positioned on the logical page. A page definition can control the following functions:

Dimensions of the logical page
Print direction of the logical page
Print direction of text lines and fields relative to the logical page
Conditional processing (different formats on different pages, based on content of data)
Text line spacing (number of lines per inch)
Location of individual text lines and fields
Number of text lines per page
Page segments for inclusion in printed output
Overlays for inclusion in printed output (positioned anywhere on the page)
Page-ejection points
Fonts and font rotation used on a page
Multiple-up printing (placing more than one subpage on one side of a single sheet)
Colors to be used (on printers that support this function)
One and two dimensional barcodes (on printers that support this function)
External objects for inclusion in printed output (can be positioned anywhere on the page)
Preloading and Preripping of external objects and overlays