Paxar Monarch Pathfinder Ultra Gold User Manual page 42

Supply Width
Field Type
Field Class
Type of Data
Maximum Length
Minimum Length
Field Prompt
Fixed Data
5-2 Defining Text Fields
The width of your loaded supply. Choices include 1.20, 1.50,
or 2.00 inches.
Choices include text, bar code, constant text, and line.
Choices include simple, price, system date/time, and combo.
Price and system date/time fields are explained in Chapter 9,
"Defining Special Fields." Combo (combination) fields are
explained later in this chapter. Simple fields are the most
commonly used.
Choices include alphanumeric and numeric. Decide if you
need letters or letters and numbers in your field. When
selecting a font for your data, keep in mind that point sizes
greater than 12 include only the following characters:
0123456789#$%&(),./@DFKLMPS\kprö¢£¥
The maximum number of characters in the field. The number
of characters depends on the font size, label size, whether
you are using a check digit, or if the field is printed
horizontally or vertically. If your data is a price, remember to
include the currency symbol (dollar sign, cent sign, etc.) in the
length of your field. The range is 0 – 40.
The minimum number of characters in the field.
The range is 0 – 40.
Contains the prompt displayed during data entry. The
maximum number of characters is 40.
In situations where the same data appears on all labels, you
can enter the repetitive data as fixed data. The operator does
not enter the data. The maximum number of characters is 40;
however, each field has a maximum length defined, so the
fixed data must be below that maximum.
Fixed data is stored with the format and automatically
displayed with the prompt during data entry. Fixed data can
also be added before or after entry characters.
An example of fixed data is the manufacturer's code in a
UPCA bar code.