O p t i o n 4 2 ( P r i c e F i e l d )

You can apply options that will insert monetary symbols automatically. Do not use this option with Option 31 (define a check digit) or Option 60 (increment or decrement a field). This option is not recommended for bar codes. When determining the maximum number of characters, add the maximum number of digits and the monetary symbols.

Syntax

R,42,appearance code p

R1. R

Option Header.

R2. 42

Option 42.

R3. appearance

Enter 1 to print price field in standard notation, as defined by

code

country setting.

 

Use the monetary formatting packet to select monetary

 

notations and symbols by country setting. See "Defining the

 

Monetary Formatting Packet" for more information.

 

See Appendix C, "Symbol Sets/Code Pages," to make sure

 

the monetary symbol you want to use is printable in the font

 

selected for this field. For monetary symbols other than the

 

dollar sign, use the internal symbol set.

Example

R,42,1 p

Uses a price field that prints the monetary symbol and notations as defined in the monetary formatting packet.

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