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Re: SUMMARY: How can I tell if a PS file is in color?

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From: Vidiot
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1993 19:44
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In article <93021.111826AUBXG@ASUACAD.BITNET> AUBXG@ASUACAD.BITNET (Ben Goren) writes:
<It's also possible to use the setcolor family of commands to create a
<black/white/gray color. Many drivers that I've seen do this, and don't
<even use setgray any more. Makes for easier programming.

Very true.  I used setrgbcolor for my ST:TNG program guide, even though the
"color" that is set is currently a share of grey.  It is being done this way
for future expansion into color.
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From: brown@vidiot.UUCP (Vidiot)
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Subject: Re: SUMMARY: How can I tell if a PS file is in color?
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