How can I do reduce storage used when formatting?

Question

How can I do reduce storage used when formatting?

Answer

  Here are a few things which impact storage usage:

  1.  Don't define fonts you don't use.

  2.  Large tables consume vast amounts. Try breaking them up if possible.

      In tables, use .TA BREAK to end the current row, cause a column eject,
      and place the accumulated rows to free their storage.  It will not end
      the table.

  3.  Are you defining lots of symbols and/or macros? They take up space and
      can be deleted when you're done with them.

  4.  Use local symbols in macros whenever possible as they don't go into the
      symbol table.

  5.  Check the DCF GML Starter Set Implementation Guide for tips about
      returning storage at the end of a macro and passing info in local
      symbols.

  6.  If using rotated areas, specify the FONT parameter on the .DA control
      word. This keeps DCF from creating a "dummy" font every time the area
      is started.

  7.  Place page segments in the PSF system library if possible so you don't
      have to include them inline.

  8.  If formatting for a PostScript device, graphics take up space because
      they are always included inline. There is no way to avoid this.

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