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Data Fields for Alphanumeric and Incremental Data
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Data Fields for Alphanumeric and Incremental Data
Based on the requirements of a specific application, three methods are used
to print alphanumeric data on the form: fixed (or prepositioned) data, overlay
data, and dynamic data.
Fixed Data
Fixed data is entered during the Create Form mode as part of the form
definition. It appears as prepositioned information similar to other form
elements. The fixed data is printed on each form in the same location and can
only be changed by changing the form definition. Your company name,
address, logo, or phone number are typical examples of alphanumeric data
that can be fixed onto the form.
Overlay Data
Overlay data is variable alphanumeric data entered during the Execute Form
mode by positioning the information with line feeds and spaces into an exact
location. In general, a page of data is overlayed onto a form similar to typing
data in the appropriate blanks of a preprinted form. Each page of overlay data
is separated by form feeds to correspond to each form printed. Customer
names, addresses, and order numbers are examples of variable data that can
be overlayed onto the form.
Dynamic Data
Dynamic data is variable data entered by command during the Execute Form
mode. The dynamic data is entered into a location previously defined in the
Create Form mode. Any number of locations can be identified during the
Create Form mode as part of the form definition. A command during the
Execute Form mode enters new data in the identified location(s) each time
the form prints. Dynamic data is the most efficient method of supplying
variable data to the form. Again, customer names, addresses, or any type of
variable alphanumeric or bar code data can be provided dynamically.
Incremental Data Fields
The incremental data fields feature allows alphanumeric (and bar code) data
fields to automatically update numerically or alphabetically with just one set of
data sent from the host computer. A maximum of 65,535 forms can print with
incremental fields automatically updated. Alphanumeric incremental fields can
be used with fixed (static) data input as part of the Create Form mode or with
dynamic data supplied in the Execute Form mode. Incremental data fields
cannot be used with Overlay data.