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Using LIST for Preprinted Forms

Using a panel to format LIST output is particularly useful for printing data on preprinted forms. The panel is created with the exact format of the preprinted form, including the literal text, headings, and footings. The literal data can print during testing to provide a prototype of the actual form and then for production, the literal data on the panel can be designated as invisible (or nonprinting) or can be deleted from the panel.

Although you can specify a panel to contain up to 236 characters on a single line, the LIST file maximum length is 132 characters. Data is truncated if it extends beyond the LIST file limit.