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Date	Fri, 5 Jun 2020 08:02:00 +0100
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In article <1591312531.bystand@zzo38computer.org>, 
news@zzo38computer.org.invalid says...
> 
> I have some questions about use of TeX with PostScript. One of my
> questions is if there is a way to automatically decide which METAFONT
> mode is needed based on the contents of the page device dictionary?

I don't know what 'METAFONT mode' means, it doesn't have any meaning in 
PostScript.


> When I have something, then I will post it, although my initial 
question
> still stands; I want to know if it is even possible to determine it
> automatically in this way 

And what is 'it' ?

> (assuming that you used -sDEVICE= to select the
> proper kind of output device that you are using). 

That's Ghostscript usage, not PostScript.


> too bad; I can just require it to be specified manually, which I would
> allow even if automatic is possible too, anyways.)

I'm afraid I really don't know what it is you are actually asking. As 
luser droog said perhaps you'll have more luck with a TeX news group, I 
can't see where PostScript has any bearing on your explanation or 
question.


		Ken

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