Paxar 9401 manual A,R,E,375,200,Textiles p, Entering Text Fields

6. Entering Data Streams

∙Go to the next line after the split vertical bar.

∙So far, your file should look something like this.

{

F,1,A,R,E,375,200,"Textiles" p

4.Find the text, non-printable text, or bar code field with field number 1 (box T2, D2, or B2).

Use step 5, 6, or 7 (that follow) to type your field definitions in the computer file. Enter all records in the computer file in order by field number, regardless of the field type.

Entering Text Fields

5.Type all values from boxes T1 through T14 on one line in your file. Refer to the Text Field section of the Format Worksheet.

Remember

∙Enter all values, starting with the T in box T1.

∙Enter all information in capital letters (except phrases in quotes).

∙Place commas between all values.

∙Make sure you have 14 items on the line.

∙Make sure all fields -- text, non-printable text, and bar code -- are in order by field number (item #2).

∙Place a split vertical bar p after item #14.

∙Go to a new line after the vertical bar.

Entering Data Streams

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