>> That seems odd. If this were pixel computer graphics then 13u may >> be rounded up to 24u but that would be a 24 pixel-long line >> occupying pixels 0 to 23 inclusive; clearly just a single character >> cell. > > Well, groff is different :) Doing \D'l 0 0' already draws something. > You get a `+' because it is not possible to decide whether it is a > horizontal or vertical line. > > Can someone check what AT&T nroff does? Or heirloom troff? Maybe > I've introduced some sillyness years ago and I should change groff > back so that \D'l 0 0' draws nothing and \D'l 24u 0' a single > character cell...
I've just tested heirloom troff, and it doesn't support \D'l ...' with nroff. Consequently, I think AT&T nroff doesnt' do it either. Will have to think how to proceed... Suggestions? Werner