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The GetLayerMER transaction returns the extents (minimum enclosing rectangle--MER) for the specified layer. This can be useful for determining if the layer size is within the limits of the printer being used. Both displayed and hidden layers are queried.
Type XTYP_REQUEST
Syntax [GetLayerMER(docwinID, layerID, units, <pageID>)]
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Parameter |
Data type |
Values |
Meaning |
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docwinID |
DWORD |
0 | docwinID |
active | specific |
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layerID |
DWORD |
identifier of the layer to get the extents of | |
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units |
WORD |
units to return the coordinates in: | |
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1 |
inches |
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2 |
cm |
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4 |
feet |
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5 |
mm |
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6 |
m |
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9 | 10 | 11 |
custom 1 | 2 | 3. See Remarks. |
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pageID |
DWORD |
0 | pageID |
current | specific. Optional parameter. |
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Reply |
Data type |
Meaning | |
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x1, y1 |
float |
top-left coordinates of the extents | |
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x2, y2 |
float |
bottom-right coordinates of the extents | |
Remarks
To be used, custom units must be defined in Imagenation (through the Units category or dialog box).
Release information
Added in Release 5.02.
See also
