[Tex/LaTex] Custom reference field line in scrlttr2

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Following on from a previous question, I took the route of co-opting the location field to display some invoice related information in the top right corner of the letter. Now I'd like to do something similar with the reference fields line and use it for a purpose other than its own.

I have used \removereffields to empty the reference fields line, now it just displays a date. I can't see an easy way of using the reference fields line like it was possible with the location field \setkomavar{location}{... stuff here ...}. I have read the scrlttr2.cls, and it seems that the reference field is just 'magically' rendered if any of the reference fields are set.

Is it possible to use the reference fields line for my purposes and what is the easiest way to go about this? Thanks!

Best Answer

You can only add variables to the reference line using \addtoreffields{variable name}. But you can't add free text to the reference line. Maybe you could use something like asymTypB.lco to add a free defined line.

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You could adjust the pseudo-length refvpos to make the space before the subject line smaller. refvpos determines the vertical distance of the reference fields line from the top paper edge.

For example:

\makeatletter
\@setplength{refvpos}{5cm}
\makeatother

[Tex/LaTex] How to position the reference fields line in scrlttr2

Vertical position: Obviously locvpos has a value of 0 pt with your style, which is common for many letter styles. You could set it yourself or use toaddrvpos instead.
Horizontal position: refhpos means a distance from the left paper edge, but lochpos from the right paper edge. So you would have to calculate, substracting lochpos and locwidth from \paperwidth to get your new refwidth.
Width: You can simply use locwidth as you did, perhaps the option refline=narrow could be useful for you in addition.

Since you design the template yourself, you don't have to use predefined values, you could set your own.

Example:

\documentclass[refline=narrow]{scrlttr2}
\setkomavar{yourref}{Z7H88}
\setkomavar{yourmail}{10/28/2011}
\setkomavar{myref}{A124}
\setkomavar{customer}{42}
\setkomavar{invoice}{I-2011-22}
\setkomavar{date}{11/01/2011}
\usepackage{calc}
\makeatletter
\@setplength{refvpos}{\useplength{toaddrvpos}}
\@setplength{refhpos}{\paperwidth-7cm}
\@setplength{refwidth}{3cm}
\makeatother
\begin{document}
\begin{letter}{Reader}
\opening{Dear reader,}
\closing{Yours Sincerely}
\end{letter}
\end{document}

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Another approach

You could use

\setkomavar{location}{...}

to use the location field while designing your own reference fields block therein, not using the predefined reference fields. So you don't have to change position and width.

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