Chapter 2. applying field options – Pitney Bowes J640 User Manual
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Chapter 2.
Applying Field Options
This chapter shows how to apply field options to text, bar
code, and non-printable text fields in your format. If you wish
to quickly review syntax, see Chapter 7, "Syntax Quick
Reference."
About Field Options ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Field options further define text, bar code, and non-printable
text fields. The following options are available:
Option 1
Defines fixed characters. This option is
an alternative to using a constant text field.
Option 4
Copies/merges data from previous fields.
Option 30
Pads data by adding characters to the
field.
Option 31
Calculates a check digit for the field and
specifies the check digit scheme.
Option 42
Formats text and non-printable text fields
as price fields.
Option 50
Customizes the density of your bar code.
Option 51
Defines the security level and truncation
for PDF417 bar codes.
Option 52
Defines the aspect ratio for PDF417 bar
codes.
Option 60
Defines fields that increase or decrease to
act as "counters." (Numeric fields only)
Option 61
Reimages a field that contains overlays.
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