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Sequential Write
This function allows creation of a special sequential number “field” in the Track text boxes.
The sequential field can be one or more number characters. The sequential number field
can be the only characters written in the track or the sequential number can share the track
with other “fixed” data (numbers and/or alpha characters) in the track. Any fixed data in the
Track text boxes can be entered before or after the sequential number field is entered.
Typically, the fixed data is entered first and then the sequential number field is added to the
fixed data. The same sequential number can be in one track or the same number can be in
all three tracks. Only one sequential number field is allowed per track. The sequential
number field(s) must allow the minimum number of sequential digit spaces as needed for
the number of digits to be sequenced. As an example, the number 150 must have a
sequential number field of three characters minimum or more. The number of digits in the
sequential number fields can be different for each track. The sequential number field
operates with numbers only.
Click the “Seq. Write” Button. Establish the sequential number field by positioning the
curser at the sequential number field starting location and click. The sequential field can
start at any location within the data, if any. WorkShop prompts the user to enter the
sequential field digit indicators (x) by typing any printable character on the keyboard.
Workshop inserts the “x” characters, which represent each numerical digit in the sequential
field. This process can be used on one track or can be repeated for each track. When the
field selection is completed, close the prompt box and another prompt box is opened for
selection of the starting (initial) value of the sequential number and selection of the number
of cards to be written. Insert the values and click OK. The initial starting value is
automatically inserted into the sequential field; the balance of the field is filled with the zero
digits. WorkShop prompts the user to swipe and write the first card. After each swipe,
WorkShop displays the result. If write operation is successful, WorkShop increments the
sequential number and prompts for writing the next card. If there is a failure, WorkShop
gives a warning and prompts for writing the same number. Other data in the track fields (if
any) is not altered. When the “Number of cards to be written” value is reached, the
Sequential Write process is ended. Close the Sequential Write Complete window.
