Chapter 2. applying field options – Pitney Bowes J640 User Manual

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Chapter 2.

Applying Field Options

This chapter shows how to apply field options to text, bar
code, and non-printable text fields in your format. If you wish
to quickly review syntax, see Chapter 7, "Syntax Quick
Reference."

About Field Options ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Field options further define text, bar code, and non-printable
text fields. The following options are available:

Option 1

Defines fixed characters. This option is
an alternative to using a constant text field.

Option 4

Copies/merges data from previous fields.

Option 30

Pads data by adding characters to the
field.

Option 31

Calculates a check digit for the field and
specifies the check digit scheme.

Option 42

Formats text and non-printable text fields
as price fields.

Option 50

Customizes the density of your bar code.

Option 51

Defines the security level and truncation
for PDF417 bar codes.

Option 52

Defines the aspect ratio for PDF417 bar
codes.

Option 60

Defines fields that increase or decrease to
act as "counters." (Numeric fields only)

Option 61

Reimages a field that contains overlays.

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