Standard Syntax Guidelines - Paxar TC6037PR Reference Manual

S t a n d a r d S y n t a x G u i d e l i n e s
When creating MPCLII packets:
¨ Begin each packet with a start of header ({).
¨ End each packet with an end of header (}).
¨ Define no more than 200 fields in a format. Each p indicates one field.
However, options are not counted as fields.
¨ The field number (0 - 999) must be unique. We recommend starting at 1,
instead of 0.
¨ Do not use a field number more than once per format.
¨ Define all fields in the order you want to image/print them.
¨ Separate all parameters with a Parameter Separator (,).
¨ End each field with a Field Separator ( ).
¨ Enter all information in CAPITAL letters, except words or phrases within
quotation marks.
¨ Include all parameters for a field unless documented as optional.
¨ Define non-printable text fields before the field to which they apply.
¨ Define options immediately after the field to which they apply.
¨ Multiple options can be used with most fields. Options can be used in
any combination except as noted with each definition.
¨ Keep in mind that proportionally spaced fonts need wider fields than
monospaced fonts. For variable field data, use a letter "W" to determine
the maximum field size.
¨ Do not place a new line (return) or any other non-printing character
within a field definition. However, a carriage return or line break after
each p makes your formats easier to read.
T,1,20,V,30,30,1,1,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p
T,2,10,V,50,30,1,1,1,1,B,C,0,0,0p
¨ Spaces are ignored, except within character strings.
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