Field Commands

^FO - Field Origin

Sets the position (origin) of a field

^FO - Field Origin

Overview

The ^FO command sets the starting position (X,Y coordinates) where the next field will be printed on the label.

Syntax

^FOx,y,z

Parameters

x = X-axis position in dots (horizontal)
y = Y-axis position in dots (vertical)
z = Justification (optional)
- 0 = Left justify (default)
- 1 = Right justify
- 2 = Auto

Description

Specifies where the next field will begin
Coordinates are measured from label home (0,0)
Must precede field data commands
Works with fonts, barcodes, graphics, and text fields

Usage Notes

Coordinates are in dots
Label origin is typically top-left corner
Use ^LH to set the label home position
X increases left to right, Y increases top to bottom

Example


^XA
^FO50,50
^ADN
^FDHello World^FS
^FO50,100
^ADN
^FDSecond Line^FS
^XZ

Common Coordinate Reference

For a 4x6 label at 203 DPI:

Width: 0-815 dots
Height: 0-1223 dots

Position	Dots	Inches
0	0	0"
50	50	0.25"
203	203	1"
406	406	2"

^LH - Label Home
^FT - Field Typeset
^FD - Field Data

See Also

^XF - Recall Format

Recalls stored format from memory

^FD - Field Data

Defines the data to be printed in a field

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^FO - Field Origin Overview Syntax Parameters Description Usage Notes Example Common Coordinate Reference Related Commands See Also