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Re: Need ascii to Postscript filter WITH GRAPHICS

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From: Eric W. Sink
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1992 20:22
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mikem@travis.csd.harris.com (Mike McCole) writes:

>I'm in need of a filter that will allow me to print plain ascii files on a
>postscript printer. (LaserWriter II)  It's on a unix box.  Any pointers to
>a source file will be appreciated.

I too need one of these, but I also want the ability to arbitrarily place
EPS graphics on the page too.  No, I don't need the text to flow around
them! :-)

Do any of the tools do this?  I modified nenscript to provide such
functionality, albeit somewhat crudely.

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