Non-Printable Text Record
Message Structure
Syntax
D1,D2,D3
D1.
D
Field header (meaning data field).
D2.
fld#
Unique number from 1-14 assigned to this field.
D3.
# of char
Maximum number of characters in this field (1-30).
Example
D,6,12
• Non-printable (data) field
• field #6
• 12 characters long.
Syntax Checklist
• For ease in syntax checking, enter all values, starting
with the D, on a single line.
• Enter all information in capital letters.
• Place a comma between all values.
• Make sure you have 3 items in each record.
• Make sure all fields -- text, non-printable text, and bar
code -- are in order by field number (item #2) in the file.
• Place a split vertical bar after item #3.
• Go to a new line after the vertical bar.
Online Information
11. Online Information
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