Mimic Setup
Utility Button Setup - SetTagString

The Set Tag String function allows a user to set the text of a tags tag string property with a dialog box.

Parameter Settings

Param Settings

Param Range Example
Param1 Tag Number 1 to 5000 1 to Set Tag String for tag 1.

Action when button is pressed

The following dialog is displayed.

Enter a new text and click OK.

Additional Info

The Tags Tag String property is saved to a file and retained on MicroScan restart.
Tag Strings are limited to 80 characters in size and are designed for temporary storage of user information i.e recording the product type in a batch etc. Tag Strings can also be saved to Custom Reports by settimg the data to Tag String as shown below.

Display of a tags Tag String property

To display a tags Tag String property, create a digital object and set its type to Tag String.