In the Label Definition section of
the -L lines tab, you can define or modify the
name and number of a Label, and also enter the number of line skip
or a page break after the line, at printing.
Label Definition
The -L lines tab includes a -L lines Definition section where you organize the label
lines on your current Report, and a Label Definition section to complete
as it is explained below.
- Label identifier
- Enter the line number which is made of two characters maximum.
It is advisable to leave gaps in the numbering sequence to allow for
future line insertions as necessary.
- Type of jump
- The option selected in this field is used for paging and line
spacing when generating the Report Layout.
Options |
Comments |
*: Page skip |
A page break is generated on the line.
|
0: Overprinting |
Overprinting. This value is reserved for
type 3800 layouts. It is interpreted as single line spacing in the
Layout Description with formatting.
|
1: One line skip to 9: Nine lines skip |
Line spacing from single spacing (1) to 9x
spacing (9) (1 is the default value).
|
- Label
- Here you can enter or modify the label. The length of the label
is specified in the Definition tab of the Report.
Note: The maximum length can be 264 characters.
- Font
- You can enter values in this field only if you have selected the
option P : printer 3800 with font in the Type field on the Definition of
the current Report. In this case, you must enter the character
codes of the font.
Preview
Clicking the Preview button opens a window which displays a preview of the layout before
you start generating. It enables you to have a better idea of what
the document looks like with its actual format, the position of its
fields. In this window, you can view the page breaks, line skips,
iterations and totalisation lines you have defined.