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statement type C for statement 2 and enter 01 for the Data ID.
Data Type
The DATA TYPE field determines what kind of data - alphabetic, numeric or both - is accepted for a
particular statement. There are five options for the DATA TYPE field:
• D -- Digits Only; digits are 0-9
• N -- Numeric Only; numeric data is 0-9, SPACE + - / $ , .
• A -- Alphabetic Only; alphabetic data is A-Z a-z SPACE - , .
• ENTER -- Allow input of all characters
• S -- Start the data entry Shifted for all characters
If the data is alphabetic (A), data entry is started with the cursor shifted to allow for entry from the Terminal
keypad.
The DATA TYPE field is intended to work in a manner similar to the DATA ID field - it is meant to
minimize operator data entry errors. For example, if the statement prompt text is QUANTITY, and you want
only digits entered at this statement, use D in the DATA TYPE field.
Maximum Data Length
This field determines the maximum number of characters allowed for a statement.
The Terminal reserves memory for a data field based on the Maximum Data Length. If you specify a
maximum data length longer than you know you’ll need, you will be able to collect less data due to the extra
memory. For example, specifying 10 characters instead of 12 would allow for almost 100 more pieces of 10-
character data.
Maximum Data Length can be between 01 and 99 and should include Data Identifiers if your data uses
them.
The DATE LENGTH MAX is important when using the Xtra Statement. See the section on the XTRA
STATEMENT for more information.
Minimum Data Length
This field tells the Terminal the fewest number of characters to accept for a particular program statement.
Specifying a Minimum Data Length can reduce data entry errors and is particularly important when using an
Xtra Statement. The Minimum Data Length should take into consideration Data Identifiers if your data uses
them.
The minimum data length can be anywhere from 00 to 99. 00 would be used if you wanted the user to be
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