Symbol Technologies AccuScan Palm Pro - Manual (Page 18)

Chapter 4: Field Settings
4.2 Field Settings Explained
4.2.1 Field Types
The Field Type setting is used to control what type of data is entered for this field. AccuScan
Palm has four available Field Types: Text, Drop-Down, Checkbox and Variable. AccuScan
Palm Pro has an additional Signature Field Type.
AccuScan Settings [General]
Text
Text fields should be chosen when data is to be entered via a bar code, keyboard, or graffiti. The
Text type does not restrict input in any way, and can store up to 30 characters.
AccuScan Settings [General]
Drop-Down
Drop-Down fields allow the user to select from a pre-defined list of items. Drop-Down fields offer
a quick, error free way to enter data from a select list of choices. Section 4.2.5 provides more
detailed information regarding drop down lists.
AccuScan Settings [General]
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