Set Field Character Limit in Printing

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How to Set Field Character Limit in Document Printing?

In this tutorial, we’ll demonstrate how to set field character limits in printing.

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Review the Print Layout

• Open the bill preview.

• Notice that fields like Party Name, Rate, and Amount are not printed correctly due to character overflow.

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Set Character Limits in Sale Multiple Printing Configuration

• Go to Menu → Configuration → Sale Multiple Printing Configuration.

• Select the required series.

• Under Print Options, click on Print Columns.

• For each column, define the character length:

  • Example: Wrap the Item Name column and reduce its character limit.

• To set the limit:

  • Press the Space Key and enter the desired number of characters.

• Save the changes.

Next, update the Header Section:

• Open the Insert Shapes Format.

• In the header, click on the field to modify.

• Right-click → Insert Field/Text.

• Search and select the required field.

• Define the character length and save the changes.

Now, return to the Sale Bill → Preview to verify. The Party Name and grid columns will now print correctly.

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Set Character Limits in Designer Printing Format

• From the Menu Bar, go to Continuous Printing → Sales Bill Print Designer and Printing.

• Choose the configuration and sales bill, press Refresh, and open the Design Window.

• Preview the bill format to confirm the issue.

Adjusting Fields

• Click on the field, right-click, and select Field Properties.

• Go to Text → Field Length.

• Define the character limit and click Format.

• Repeat the same for all required fields.

Adjusting Grid Columns

• Open Edit Bound Table → Settings.

• Select the column, then go to Column Properties → Column Expression.

• Define the character limit and click Format.

• Save the changes.

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Final Preview

• Exit the bound table.

• Save the configuration and open Preview Print Design.

• The characters are now properly aligned and printed in the format.