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GetY Tag
The GetY tag returns the printer head position, measured from the top margin (in millimeters) along the Y axis, and assigns it to the input variable. Usage
GetY is an absolute mode-only tag that can be used with the SetX, SetY, and GetX tags to control the position of the printer head. Use the GetY tag in conjunction with the Cell, Picture, and Lineto tags to position objects in the printable area. Syntax
<TAG:GetY variable="VARIABLE NAME">
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TAG:GetY |
(Required) Applet tag indicator. |
variable |
(Required) Name of the variable to which the Y axis value of the current printer head position is stored. |
Example
The following example returns the current Y axis position of the printer head and stores it in the posy variable: <TAG:GetY variable="posy">
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