zpl.tools
Field Commands

^FV - Field Variable

Assigns variable data to numbered field

^FV - Field Variable

Overview

The ^FV command provides data substitution for numbered fields created with ^FN.

Syntax

^FVdata

Parameters

  • data = Variable data to substitute

Description

  • Replaces numbered field placeholders with actual data
  • Used with ^FN to enable variable data printing
  • Eliminates need to resend entire format for each variation
  • Improves printing efficiency in batch operations

Usage Notes

  • Must reference field created with ^FN
  • Typically used in variable data printing scenarios
  • Can contain same special characters as ^FD
  • Data is substituted at print time

Example

^XA
^FO50,50
^ADN
^FN1^FDDefault Product^FS
^FO50,100
^ADN
^FN2^FDDefault Price^FS
^XZ

^FV
Widget A|$19.99
^FV
Widget B|$29.99
  • ^FN - Field Number
  • ^FD - Field Data
  • ^MC - Map Clear

See Also