Paxar 9474 User Manual

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Values:

P = Prompt
F = Fixed data
L = Line
M = Merge
S = Sub-field
G = Graphic field
T = Test tag

This is the first prompt you see when you define a field. To select
a field type, type the value and press e .

This option lets you merge up to 9 fields into one field. The
merged field can have a maximum of 26 characters.

To define a merge field, type M and press e .

To print a test tag, type T and press e .

Each time you define a field, the field number (nn) increases by
one. For more information, see the specific field type (e.g.,
P)rompt) in this chapter.

S e l e c t i n g t h e F o r m a t t i n g ( f o r M e r g e d F i e l d s a n d
S u b - f i e l d s )

Format Entry Prompt:

Formatting: A
B)efore or A)fter

Values:

B = Use the data as it is entered at
data entry.
A = Use the data after it has been
formatted for printing.

Merged fields and sub-fields let you copy information from a
source field and print it in another location on the format.

6-30 Designing and Entering a Format

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