BUG? dmoedef asks for Alignment Form Y/N even on non-forms

[Nancy Palmquist]

Jay R. Ashworth wrote:

> This one was spotted by the boss, on site, so I'm not 100% sure of the
> details, but something to try:
> 
> SCO 4.8 on SCO 5.0.x.
> 
> If your report format is a standard report, filePro can't print an
> alignment form for it, which is reasonably sensible.
> 
> But dmoedef *asks if you want one*.  At least dreport correctly fails
> to prompt you.  Should not dmoedef *fail* to ask, in situations where
> one cannot be printed anyway?
> 
> Cheers,
> -- jra
Jay,

I would say that it should ask.  In the case where the output is 
directed to a device, it is a resonable option even on Unix.  How would 
dmoedef know how you intend to direct the output?

It is somewhat useless when the output is spooled but is you put it in a 
report and the user understands that it will create a few trash pages 
that will give them time to align the printer, it can still be useful.

Nancy
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