Linx 4900 - To Insert a Batch Number

Chapter 4: Creating and Editing Messages
MP65492–1 87 Linx 4900 Operating Manual
4.13.4 To Insert a Batch Number
In this example, you add a text field ‘BATCH’, and a decrementing
sequential batch number that starts at ‘9999’ and counts down to ‘0000’
(using 7-high characters).
1. Insert the text field ‘BATCH’. To do this:
(a) Position the message cursor at the start position of the field. To do
this, press the Down [ ] and Left [ ] arrow keys as follows:
Figure 4-52 Moving the Cursor to the Start Position
(b) Type in BATCH, then press the [enter] key:
Figure 4-53 Edit Message Screen: BATCH Text
2. Insert the sequential number. To do this:
(a) Press the Right [ ] arrow key once to create a space after the
BATCH text field.
(b) Press the [F3] function key. The SELECT FIELD TYPE menu
is displayed.
(c) Press the Up [ ] or Down [ ] arrow key to move the menu
cursor to the Sequential No. option:
Figure 4-54 Select Field Type Menu: Sequential No. Option
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F1 : Size 7 FH (Caps)
F3 : Field Type
F2 : Bold Off
F4 : Save & Exit
EDIT MESSAGE : MESSAGE 1
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F1 : Size 7 FH (Caps)
F3 : Field Type
F2 : Bold Off
F4 : Save & Exit
EDIT MESSAGE : MESSAGE 1
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