Intermec PC4 Programmer's Reference Manual page 138

Chapter 4 — ESim Commands
Syntax:
Remarks: This command is used in forms that require unique data on each
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Vp ,p ,p ,"PROMPT".
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V Command Parameter Descriptions
Parameter Description
p Variable reference number (00-99).
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A maximum total of 1500 bytes of data for all
variables is allowed.
p Maximum number of digits for the variable
2
(1-99).
A maximum total of 1500 bytes of data for all
variables is allowed.
p Field justification:
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L = Left justification.
R = Right justification.
C = Center justification.
N = No justification.
[-] A single leading minus sign in the prompt field
causes the prompt to be sent one time only after the
form is retrieved (Keyboard Display Unit only).
[--] A double leading minus sign in the prompt field
caused the prompt to be suppressed (Keyboard
Display Unit only).
"PROMPT" An ASCII text field transmitted to the host or
Keyboard Display Unit via the serial interface each
time this command is executed. This prompt
requests the operator to enter the value for the
variable. Length limited to 32 characters.
label. Variables must be initialized in order (V00, V01, V02, etc.)
immediately after the FS command.
The field justification parameter affects the way the variable is
printed. When left, right, or center justification are selected, the
counter value is printed left, right or center justified in an area with a
width defined by the p
counter value is less than the number of digits defined by p
is padded with space characters.
ESim for the PC4 and PF8 Printers Programmer's Reference Manual
parameter. If the number of digits in the
2
, the area
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