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Subject: Reusable troff code
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Date: Sat, 5-Sep-87 13:39:32 EDT
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I am contemplating rewriting some troff vugraph macros which must support a
large number of options on entry.  I think it would be user unfriendly
to require these options to be defined by position, especially since
each user might choose to accept the default on a different subset.
One alternative that I have thought of is keyword=value.  For example, the
call to start making vugraphs might be:

	.VU ID=SMPL ILLUSTRATOR=Abrams DATE=9/2/87

I would like to acquire some reusable troff coding to minimize the effort.
Do you have a troff code fragment that will parse the KEYWORD=VALUE string?
Suggestions as to alternative approaches would also be appreciated.
I'll be happy to share the "answer" with all interested parties.

Please respond directly to me; I'm not on this distribution list.
Thanks.

 
- Marshall D. Abrams, phone: (703) 883-6938
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