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Standard Syntax Guidelines
When creating MPCLII packets:
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Begin each packet with a start of header ({).
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End each packet with an end of header (}).
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Define no more than 50 fields in a format. Each p indicates
one field. However, options are not counted as fields.
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The field number (0 to 999) must be unique. Monarch
recommends starting at 1, instead of 0.
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Do not use a field number more than once per format.
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Define all fields in the order you want to image/print them.
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Separate all parameters with a Parameter Separator (,).
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End each field with a Field Separator ( p ).
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Enter all information in CAPITAL letters, except words or
phrases within quotation marks.
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Include all parameters for a field unless documented as
optional.
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Define non-printable text fields before the field to which they
apply.
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Define options immediately after the field to which they apply.
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Multiple options can be used with most fields. Options can be
used in any combination except as noted with each definition.
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Keep in mind that proportionally spaced fonts need wider fields
than monospaced fonts. For variable field data, use a letter
"W" to determine the maximum field size.
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Do not place a new line (return) or any other non-printing
character in a character string. However, a carriage return or
line break after each p makes your formats easier to read.
T,1,20,V,30,30,1,1,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p
T,2,10,V,50,30,1,1,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p
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Spaces are ignored, except within character strings.
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