Defining Field Options; Applying Field Options; Combining Field Options; Restrictions - Avery Dennison ADTP1 Reference Manual

D E F I N I N G F I E L D O P T I O N S
This chapter provides a reference for defining
♦ field options in formats
♦ check digit packets.
Note: When using multiple options in a format, options are processed in the order they are
received.
A p p l y i n g F i e l d O p t i o n s
Field options further define text, bar code, and non-printable text fields. The text, constant text,
or bar code field must be previously defined before applying any field option to it.
Note: Define field options immediately after the field to which they apply.

Combining Field Options

Multiple options can be used with most fields. Options can be used in any combination except as
noted with each definition. Options are processed in the order they are received.
For example, use Option 4 to copy data from another field, and then use Option 30 to pad the
field. When using multiple options for the same field, place the options in the order to apply them
in the format.

Restrictions

Some options cannot be used together. For example, incrementing (Option 60) and price field
(Option 42) options cannot be applied to the same field. See each Option's section for specific
combinations to avoid.
Option 4 (copy a field) is the only option that can be repeated for a single field.
Syntax
R,option#,parameter...parameter |
R1. R
R2. option#
R3. parameter(s)
Indicates field option header.
Option number:
1 Define fixed characters
2 Data type restrictions
3 Data entry template
4 Copy data from previous field
5 Define data entry sources
6 Upload field data
7 Print Time/Date
20 Define data entry prompts
21 Define extended field names (XML-enabled printer)
30 Pad data to left or right with specified character
31 Generate check digit
42 Format as a price field
50 Define bar code densities
51 Define security and truncation of PDF417 bar codes
52 Define width or length of PDF417 bar codes
53 Define optional settings for Aztec bar codes
60 Define incrementing or decrementing field
61 Reimage fields
62 Do not scan/verify a particular bar code
Varies per option. See the following option descriptions.
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