This is a questionaire about the codes in a headstamp
(We recommend that you have watched the videos about the headstamp searches)
Does it matter in which direction the codes are written on a headstamp?
What do you type to search for this headstamp?
What do you have to select to search for the this headstamp?
Use the numbers counter clockwise: Code 1 = NATO symbol Code 2 = 72 Code 3 = IVI
Use the numbers clockwise: Code 1 = NATO symbol Code 2 = IVI Code 3 = 72
It does not matter which code number you use. Code 8 = NATO symbol Code 1 = 72 Code 5 = IVI
How many codes has this headstamp?
One code - the whole headstamp inscription is one code
11 codes - every letter is a code
Two codes - the top and the bottom one are separate codes
Do we have to use blanks (space) in the headstamp?
Enter FCOTB as one code without blanks in between
Enter F C O T B as one code with blanks in between
Enter every letter as individual code
Can I enter parts of the code only or do I have to enter the complete code?
I can enter any part in the middle of the code
I have to enter the complete code if I select "exactly" (CaartWinPro 4 only)
I have to enter the complete code
I can enter one code only
I can enter the first few letters of a code and leave the rest open as wildcard
