Edit-Insertion Programs for Automatic Typesetting of Computer Printout (Classic Reprint)

A practical look at two FORTRAN programs that automate page-ready output from computer listings and KWIC indexes.

This book shows how SETLST and KWIND transform plain text into the ready-to-print data used by phototypesetting systems.

In clear, accessible detail, the publication explains how these programs read records from tapes or card decks and insert flags, headers, and shift symbols. It covers how to tailor the output to different typesetting devices, typefaces, and layouts using run-time control cards and substitution tables, making the tools adaptable to multiple workflows.

• Learn how the programs filter out unwanted lines and ignore page numbers or headings to produce clean output.
• See how substitution tables insert special characters and symbols not on standard keyboards, including Greek letters and mathematical symbols.
• Understand how the system uses control cards to specify which lines to delete and how to manage fixed and variable page content.
• Discover the practical steps to prepare magnetic tape output for processing by phototypesetting systems.

Ideal for readers interested in the history and practical mechanics of computer-assisted typesetting, especially for program listings and KWIC indexes.