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Data Formatting
Data Format Editor Introduction
The Data Format Editor selections are used to edit scanned data. For example,
you can use the Data Format Editor to insert characters at certain points in bar
code data as it is scanned. It is not necessary to use the Data Format Editor. A
set of defaults for the data format is already programmed in the scanner. The
selections in the following pages are used only if you wish to alter the default
settings.
Default Data Format setting = none.
If you have changed data format settings, and wish to clear all formats and
return to the defaults, scan the Default Data Format code on page 5-4.
To Add a Data Format
Step 1. Scan the Enter Data Format symbol (page 5-4).
Step 2. Primary/Alternate Format
Determine if this will be your primary data format, or one of 3 alternate
formats. (Alternate formats allow you “single shot” capability to scan
one bar code using a different data format. After the one bar code has
been read, the scanner reverts to the primary data format. See page 5-
5.) If you are programming the primary format, scan 0. If you are pro-
gramming an alternate format, scan 1, 2, or 3, depending on the alter-
nate format you are programming.
Step 3. Terminal Type
Refer to the Supported Terminals Chart (page 2-3) and locate the Ter-
minal ID number for your PC. Scan three numeric bar codes on the
inside back cover to program the scanner for your terminal ID (you
must enter 3 digits). For example, scan 0 0 3 for an AT wedge.
Note: The wildcard for all terminal types is 099.
Step 4. Code I.D.
On page 4-5, find the symbology to which you want to apply the data
format. Locate the Hex value for that symbology and scan the 2 digit
hex value from the Programming Chart.
Step 5. Length
Specify what length (up to 9999 characters) of data will be acceptable
for this symbology. Scan the four digit data length from the Program-
ming Chart. (Note: 50 characters is entered as 0050. 9999 is a univer-
sal number, indicating all lengths.)
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