Setab (Classic Reprint): An Edit/Insert Program for Automatic Typesetting of Spectroscopic and Other Computerized Tables: An Edit/Insert Program for ... Other Computerized Tables (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Thompson, Robert C.

 
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Synopsis

Efficient typesetting for complex tables ends here.

Discover SETAB, an edit/insert program designed to automate the layout of spectroscopic and other computerized tables, helping you produce cleaner, publish-ready output with less manual work. This practical guide explains how the program works, including the kinds of input data it handles and the resulting formats. It covers setup, input parameter cards, and the step-by-step process used to transform data into organized tables, with notes on installation and sample workflows from the era.

  • How to specify fields, columns, and strings for precise layout
  • How substitutions, replacements, and superscripts are handled in tables
  • How to manage page and line breaks for consistent output
  • Notes on installation, tape I/O, and program structure from the period
Ideal for readers of historical computing and typesetting manuals, this edition provides a grounded look at early automated table layout and its practical uses in scientific publishing.

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ISBN 10:  0484590359 ISBN 13:  9780484590358
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