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MS-DOS External Commands

The GRAPHICS Command

Description:

Loads a program that can print graphics.

Command Syntax:

GRAPHICS [type] [[drive:][path]filename] [/R] [/B] [/LCD] [/PRINTBOX:STD | /PRINTBOX:LCD]

Explanation of Syntax:

[type] specifies a printer type (see User's Guide and Reference).
[[drive:][path]filename] specifies the file containing information on supported printers.
[/R] prints white on black as seen on the screen.
[/B] prints the background in color for COLOR4 and COLOR8 printers.
[/LCD] prints using LCD aspect ratio.
[/PRINTBOX:STD | /PRINTBOX:LCD] specifies the print-box size, either STD or LCD.

Command Use:

This command can be used at the command prompt and in batch files.