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The field number (0 to 99) 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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Indenting options improves readability of your formats.
T,1,18,V,30,30,1,1,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p
R,42,1 p
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