Paxar 9474 User Manual
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S e l e c t i n g t h e F i e l d L e n g t h
Format Entry Prompt:
Field length: V
F)ixed, V)ariable or O)pt fixed
Values:
F = Fixed
V = Variable
O = Optional fixed
This option specifies fixed length, variable length, or optional
fixed length for a field.
Fixed
A field that cannot be left blank during data
entry. The operator must fill all the positions.
Variable
The operator may enter any number of
characters up to the maximum. Or, the
operator may press e to leave the field
blank. For example, if the maximum length is
5, the operator can enter 0-5 characters.
Optional fixed
The operator must either enter all the
characters, or press e only to leave the
field blank. For example, if the maximum
number of characters is 5, the operator can
enter either 0 or 5 characters.
S e l e c t i n g t h e S t o c k D i m e n s i o n s
Format Entry Prompt:
Stock dimensions (inches)
Width = 0.00 Length = 0.00
6-10 Designing and Entering a Format