On Wednesday, 26 May 2021 20:01:33 BST Oliver Corff wrote: > Dear All, > > one question: is it possible to redefine the papersize _during_ a *roff > run? Simple idea: I have a text with a few huge tables, best viewed in > landscape mode, and rather than seeing the tables being truncated or > producing separate pdf files with different paper settings a temporary > redefinition of the paper size would be appreciated. > > Let's assume the table is enclosed in a keep, then, if it is possible to > aquire the dimensions of the table, the keep can be issued on a separate > page, and once the keep processed, regular paper size is resumed. > > It does not matter that such a file becomes virtually unprintable on an > ordinary printer. Just imagine some online journals distributed as PDF > which have similar displays, e.g. of maps and centerfolds. > > Of course, I can typeset the table separately and assemble the pdf pages > by hand, but a solution totally controlled from within the groff file > would be great. > > Best regards, > > Oliver.
Hi Oliver, You may be able to do what you want if you use the \X'papersz=..." command (see man gropdf) which allows you to change the paper size within the document. So individual pages within a document can have different sizes, the command affects the next page added to the document. If you use MOM I believe you can use the PAPERSIZE command. Cheers Deri
