Batch Data
The batch data stream contains:
•Batch information:
- format number (layout for the print image)
- print quantity
- supply definition
- item description (ba t c h name)
•Print image:
- field numbers
- data to be printed in each field
The message structure used to provide the printed data for an
online format is shown below. An example fo llows.
{B##,QUANTITY,CUT,REP, PARTS,0,MODE;BATCH_NAME
T##;(..print data..)
B##;(..print data..)
.
.
.
}

Batch Header Record

The batch header is the first record in the batch data stre am .

Syntax

{B##,QUANTITY,CUT,REP, PARTS,0,MODE;BATCH_NAME
Field Contents
B## Must begin with the letter "B" to begin a
batch data stream.
The B is followed by the o ne or two digit
number that matches the format number.
This is the number at the beg inning of the
format record.
Values: 0-99
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