Specifying conversion to multipunch format

Use this procedure to specify that data from a selection field or a series of indexed fields is to be converted to Quantum multipunch format. This assumes that the field or fields are already defined.

  1. Using the Manager, open the form definition and the field definition. The Field dialog is displayed.

  2. Click the Options tab.

  3. Select QUANTUM or QUANTUMIBM in the External format box.

  4. Click the Standard tab.

  5. Adjust the format specification (in the Format box) or format value (in the Value box), if necessary, by ensuring that it adheres to these rules:

  6. Recommended: If the fields are character fields, select No interpretation in the Format box. The result is that the values must be typed manually by the Verify operator. However, it also ensures that the field value is compatible with Quantum multipunch format.

    Alternatively, select Retype always in the Character field options dialog.

  7. Click OK.

  8. If necessary, update any existing transaction descriptions to reflect the new format specification or value specification.

    The length of the transaction field must be greater than or equal to half the number of bytes needed to express the highest value you specified a filled-in field can generate (described in step 5 above). See the example or read about how Quantum multipunch format is transferred if you need more information.

  9. Resave the form definition.

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