xOffset
Type
property
Summary
Specifies the location of the left edge of an EPS object's postScript code.
Syntax
set the xOffset of <EPSObject> to <number>
Description
Use the xOffset property to control the placement of an EPS|EPS object on the paper when it's printed.
The xOffset is the distance in points from the left edge of the paper to the left edge of the PostScript object. This controls the placement of the PostScript object when it's rendered.
The xOffset of an EPS object is equal to the first item in the object's boundingBox property.
This property is supported only on Unix systems with Display PostScript installed.
Examples
set the xOffset of EPS thisObject to 144 -- 2 inches
Value
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
value | The xOffset of an EPS object is an integer. |
Related
glossary: object, EPS, property
property: left, points, boundingBox, postScript, yOffset
Compatibility and Support
Introduced
LiveCode 1.0
OS
linux
Platforms
desktop