Delimiter & Prefix Commands
^CD / ~CD - Change Delimiter
Changes delimiter character from comma
^CD / ~CD - Change Delimiter
Overview
The ^CD command changes the parameter delimiter character from the default comma (,) to a different character.
Syntax
^CDaor
~CDaParameters
- a = New delimiter character (any printable ASCII)
Description
- Changes parameter separator from comma to specified character
- Useful when comma appears in field data
- Both ^ and ~ versions identical
- Applied immediately
Usage Notes
- Place at format beginning
- Affects all subsequent commands
- Must be consistent throughout
- Rarely needed in practice
Example
^CD!
^XA
^FO!50!50
^ZADN
^FDData with, comma^FS
^XZCommon Alternatives
| Character | Usage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| , | Default | Standard |
| ; | Semicolon | Easy to spot |
| | | Pipe | Clear separation |
| ~ | Tilde | Avoid (control prefix) |
| ^ | Caret | Avoid (command prefix) |
Warnings
- Choose carefully to avoid conflicts
- Document delimiter clearly
- Revert if needed at end
- Usually unnecessary
Related Commands
^CC- Change Carat (command prefix)^CT- Change Tilde