The maximum number of print files simultaneously opened for each process as used (for example, by the BASIC print on statement) is defined in the registry. This number should be relatively small since memory is allocated for each print file whether it is opened or not. For example, setting this number to 32 would allow up to 32 print files to be opened simultaneously per process.
The table which describes the opened print files is allocated the first time a process prints.
The D3 VME print file job ID in the Windows spooler has this syntax:
ProductName_ ComputerName_ VMEName_ PibNumber_F{ FormQueue}
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| ProductName | Product name (for example, D3). |
| ComputerName | Computer name (for example, ntdev). |
| VMEName | VME machine name (for example, pick0). |
| PibNumber | PIB number of the D3 printer process or the process issuing the print command using direct printer. |
| FormQueue | Form queue associated with the direct printer (not available when using D3 Printer). |
D3_ntdev_pick0_3_F0