Commonly-Used System Variables
The following table lists system variables commonly used to create barcodes.
| System Variable | Description |
|---|---|
| %%CARRIER | The carrier route. |
| %%DOCUMENT_NO | The overall document number, regardless of which output contains the document. |
| %%L_PAGE_NO | The page number of the current logical page. |
| %%L_TOTAL_PAGES | The total number of logical pages in the document. |
| %%PAGE_NO | The logical front page number of the current page in the document. |
| %%POSTNET %%COMP_POSTNET %%3800_POSTNET |
Information to place in the POSTNET™ barcode. Typically, %%POSTNET is used. However, if you have an IBM 3800 Model 1 printer, use %%3800_POSTNET or (if the printer is in Compatibility mode) %%COMP_POSTNET. Use %%POSTNET if you use an IBM Model 3800 printer in full AFP mode. |
| %%SECSEG | The sector and segment that comprise the last four characters of a ZIP + 4®. |
| %%SEQUENCE_NO | The sequence number for each document in the file or files identified in an Output tag group. |
| %%TOTAL_PAGES | The total number of logical front pages in the document. |
| %%ZIPCODE | Ten characters that indicate the ZIP + 4®. |