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Chapter 6: Mini-Controller Configuration
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Teklogix 9150 Wireless Gateway User Manual
When an entry (even one that doesn’t match the preloaded data) is made in a match
field, the entry is sent to the host as part of the terminal’s modified data during the
next transmission.
Table 6.2 Match Characters
Example:
Suppose you want to preload an entry field with a part number. If the part number is
known, you can preload the field with that part number. If more flexibility is needed,
and the part number always begins with two alphabetic characters followed by a
hyphen and four digits, the match string for the field would be:
&&–####
.
Hidden Match Character
Unlike data in a “visible match” field, the preloaded data in a “hidden match” field
is not displayed at the terminal.
Note: Refer to “Visible Match Character” on page 157 for detailed information
about field matching.
The range for this parameter – 0 to 127 – represents the decimal values of ASCII
characters. A value of 0 disables this feature. The ASCII decimal value entered at
the 9150 must coincide with the value set by the application program.
Character Description
#
Match a number.
&
Match a letter (either case).
^
Match an uppercase letter.
_
Match a lowercase letter.
|
Match an alphanumeric character.
"
Match a letter, number or space.
?
Match a punctuation character.
'
Match any character.
:
Match all character positions in the field with the preceding character.
;
Match any remaining characters, but not necessarily the remainder of the field,
with the preceding character.