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Inputting Character Strings Section 7-13
7-13 Inputting Character Strings
[Function Outline]
Character string input fields are input fields for inputting character strings on the
screen.
The character string input into the character string input field using touch switches
is written to a character string memory table.
Bar codes can also be read and input by using a bar code reader connected to the
NT31/NT31C.
Reference: There are two input methods when inputting character strings from a bar code
reader: “automatic confirmation”, where the character string is confirmed on input,
and “manual confirmation”, where the character string has to be confirmed by
touch switch operation. Which of these methods is used is determined by the set-
ting made for communication port A with the memory switches of the System
Menu (Set “Bar-Code Reader”, then set automatic confirmation or manual con-
firmation for “Comm. Setting”.)
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Outline of operation
The basic operation of a character string input field is shown below.
(1) Input a character string into a character string input field using touch
switches or a bar code reader. The input text is inserted at the position of the
input cursor.
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Character string input field
Display
Input
(2) Confirm the input character string with the ENT key or touch switch: it will
be written to a character string memory table (when the input mode from a
bar code reader is set as “automatic confirmation”, the character string is
automatically confirmed on input).
At this time, the occurrence of a change in the contents of the character
string memory table is notified to the host via the PT status notify area.
The writing of character string data to a character string memory table, and
notification to the host, are not automatically executed merely by displaying
a character string in a character string input field. Writing and notification
are executed when the ENT key or
key touch switch is pressed.
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Data writing
Character string
memory table
Notification
Host