$NEWPA$

This command changes the current print attribute when it is processed

$NEWPA$ <print attribute name> [NOW]

When NOW is not included, the print attribute change is queued and executed at the next page break.

When NOW is included, the print attribute changes immediately. The print continues at the same logical page.

Notes:

  • Not all attributes of a page can be changed immediately, for example, the page orientation.

  • If the number of logical pages of both the old attribute and new attribute are not the same, then the result can be unpredictable.

If the new print attribute specifies a data command file, then the file is executed.

If a Top Of Page command is specified in the new print attribute, then it is set as the new Top Of Page command. If the print attribute does not specify a Top Of Page command then the current command file is cleared. Refer to the Enterprise Output Manager Configuration and Operations Guide for more information on command files.

If the new print attribute specifies a DDA then the current DDA is replaced, and as a result, so could the current form file template.