Delimiter & Prefix Commands
^CC / ~CC - Change Carat
Changes format command prefix character
^CC / ~CC - Change Carat
Overview
The ^CC command (or ~CC) changes the command prefix character from the default caret (^) to a different character.
Syntax
^CCaor
~CCaParameters
- a = New prefix character (any printable ASCII)
Description
- Changes the command prefix from ^ to another character
- Useful when ^ character conflicts with data
- Both ^ and ~ versions work identically
- Applied immediately
Usage Notes
- Change at very beginning of format
- Affects all subsequent commands
- Must be consistent throughout
- Revert at end if needed
Example
^CCZ
ZXA
ZFO50,50
ZADN
ZFDHELLO^FS
ZXZCommon Alternatives
| Character | ASCII | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| ^ | Default | Standard |
| ! | 33 | Alternative |
| % | 37 | Alternative |
| & | 38 | Alternative |
Warnings
- Choose a character not in your data
- Must know the new prefix to modify format
- Can cause confusion in large formats
- Usually not necessary
Related Commands
^CD- Change Delimiter^CT- Change Tilde