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View Ref-File7.4.6.87  vst_skew                                                 TOS

 Name:         »Set outline font skew« - Set the slope for 'italic' 
               text.

 Opcode:       253

 Syntax:       int16_t vst_skew ( int16_t handle, int16_t skew );

 Description:  The call vst_skew sets the skew of vector font 
               characters in steps of 1/10 degrees. The skewing angle 
               is independent of vst_effects and must be in a range 
               between -90 and +90 degrees. Positive angles will lean 
               the characters to the left, whereas negative angles 
               will lean them to the right.

                Parameter Meaning

                handle Workstation identifier

                skew Angle in 1/10 degrees

               Note: This function can really only be seen as a bit of 
               a lark, as characters created in this way basically 
               look worse than a true italic font (which should be 
               available for most font families).

 Return value: The function returns the set skew angle.

 Availability: FSM-GDOS, SpeedoGDOS as of Version 4.00, and NVDI 3.00 
               onwards.

 Group:        Text attributes

 See Also:     Binding   vst_effects   SpeedoGDOS   NVDI