Defining Field Options 4-1
D EFINING F IELD O PTIONS
This chapter provides a reference for defining
♦ field options in formats
♦ check digit packets.
Note: When using multiple options on the printer, options are processed in the order they are
received.
Applying Field Options
Field options further define text, bar code, and non-printable text fields. The text, constant text,
or bar code field must be previously defined before you can apply any field option to it.
Note: Define field options immediately after the field to which they apply.
Combining Field Options
Multiple options can be used with most fields. Options can be used in any combination except as
noted with each definition. Options are processed in the order they are received.
For example, you can use Option 4 to copy data from another field, and then use Option 30 to
pad the field. When using multiple options for the same field, place the options in the order you
want to apply them in your format.
Restrictions
Some options cannot be used together. For example, incrementing (Option 60) and price field
(Option 42) options cannot be applied to the same field. Refer to the following sections
addressing individual options for specific combinations to avoid.
Option 4 (copy a field) is the only option that can be repeated for a single field.
Syntax R,option#,parameter...parameter |
R1. R Indicates field option header.
R2. option# Option number:
1 Define fixed characters
2 Data type restrictions
3 Data entry template
4 Copy data from previous field
5 Define data entry sources
6 Upload field data
7 Print Time/Date
20 Define data entry prompts
21 Define extended field names (XML-enabled printer)
30 Pad data to left or right with specified character
31 Generate check digit
42 Format as a price field
50 Define bar code densities
51 Define security and truncation of PDF417 bar codes
52 Define width or length of PDF417 bar codes
53 Define optional settings for Aztec bar codes
60 Define incrementing or decrementing field
61 Reimage fields
R3. parameter(s) Varies per option. See the following option descriptions.
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