FAQ:  Automatic use

Is it possible to do a batch conversion of files?

Yes. All of EscapeE's functions are available from the command line: e.g:
ESCAPEE 1234.PCL /PDF
creates a file 1234.PDF by default but you can specify the output file using a /TO option. You can also set it up to run continuously and watch for files appearing in a particular directory. The ESCAPEE.PRN file which comes with EscapeE (and can be viewed by it) gives the most up-to-date list of the command-line options.

Is there a simple way of constructing a command line?

Open the 'Options|Configuration' dialogue and set up the required options, then click on Shortcut. This saves the appropriate command line options as a shortcut (or you can copy the parameters from that dialogue and use them on a command line). If you just want to call the program from the Start menu or the desktop you can set up the default directory in the program's 'Properties'.

Can I do batch conversion without the viewer displayed?

There is an option, /WINDOW 1, which will cause EscapeE to run minimised e.g.
ESCAPEE TEST.PCL /PRINT /PAGE 5-9 /WINDOW 1

Is there a way to have EscapeE shut down after launching it from the command line?

Yes, the /X option does this. The command-line options are described in the Help section 'Command line syntax: other options'. They are also documented in the EscapeE.PRN file which is dispayed when you first install EscapeE.

What throughput can I expect when converting in batch mode? Also what are the system requirements (within reason) for maximum throughput?

It depends on the PCL file: images slow the conversion down.  For typical pages containing normal text it should be possible to achieve many pages per second on any reasonable machine.  A PC with the minimum specification for the operating system should run EscapeE without problems.

Is TCP/IP input or output available?

Yes - it supports TCP/IP input from a specified port and can send its PDF output via LPR.

Can I control EscapeE remotely?

Yes.  EscapeE can be controlled remotely from a browser using RedTitan's NQ server.  You can get details including the cost of RedTitan’s NQ server by emailing help@redtitan.com

Do you have a version that works under UNIX?

EscapeE works well using the Wine emulator on Linux. See the 'Linux comes of Age' news article at http://www.pclviewer.com

How to I capture windows print driver output?

RedTitan have a Port Monitor that does the job. Download the CapturedTitan Windows print capture utility from http://pcl.to/disk/