Serialization Commands
^SF - Serialization Field
Creates serialized field with auto-increment/decrement
^SF - Serialization Field
Overview
The ^SF command creates a field that automatically increments or decrements a value with each label printed.
Syntax
^SFa,b,cParameters
- a = Starting value (number to increment/decrement)
- b = Increment value
- Positive = increment
- Negative = decrement
- c = Number of fills before increment
- How many times value repeats before changing
Description
- Auto-incrementing fields
- Reduces variable data overhead
- Useful for serial numbers, batch counts
- Updates value with each label
Usage Notes
- Used with ^FN for numbering
- Applies to field following
- Commonly used for serialization
- Works with ^FV for variable data
Example
^XA
^SF1,1,1
^FO50,50
^ADN
^FN1^FDSerial: ^FS
^XZThis creates labels with serial numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4...
Common Uses
- Serial number generation
- Batch numbering
- Sequence tracking
- Package counting
Related Commands
^FN- Field Number^FV- Field Variable^SN- Serialization Data