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FORGE Batch Application Generator User Guide
1.9.20 READ FROM 2D
“Read from 2D” data type is available only when the following conditions are met: (1)
2D scan engine is selected for 8200/8400/8700 mobile computers, and (2) one of the
preceding input fields is set to “Large data”.
When “Read from 2D” is set to the data type of an input field, the line it occupies on the
screen of the mobile computer doesn’t accept data input but displays a short piece
extracted from the preceding “Large Data” field.
For each data collecting form, after having set one input field to “Large Data”, you
can set as many input fields to “Read from 2D” as you need.
“Read from 2D” supports to extract a partial piece reaching up to 160 characters
from the extended data in the preceding “Large Data” field. Refer to
1.15.2 Barcode
Input.
1.9.21 GPS LATITUDE (8600 ONLY)
When “GPS Latitude” is set to the data type of an input field, the line it occupies on the
mobile computer’s screen doesn’t accept data input but gets the latitude coordinates
where the mobile computer is. The latitude info is saved into a form’s transaction entry
and stored in the data file.
1.9.22 GPS LONGITUDE (8600 ONLY)
When “GPS Longitude” is set to the data type of an input field, the line it occupies on
the mobile computer’s screen doesn’t accept data input but gets the longitude
coordinates where the mobile computer is. The longitude info is saved into a form’s
transaction entry and stored in the data file.
1.10 PROMPT
“Prompt” is the label or the name of an input field. Specify a prompt string for an input
field, if necessary.
Note: Prompt strings won’t be saved in a transaction record except for "Fixed Data".
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