# Formatting Output Data

Use the Data Formatting task pane of the DataMan Setup Tool to construct a customized output string each time you read and verify a symbol. This allows the verifier to return Code Quality results when connected to a third-party application instead of the DataMan Setup Tool.

Note: Consult the Q and A of the Data Formatting task pane for more detailed information on how data formatting works.
Note: Code Quality metrics are available in script-based formatting. An example snippet is available at Insert Snippet > Simple formatting > Outputting Code quality parameters.

For more detailed information, see the DataMan Communications and Programming Guide.

In addition to standard formatting, the DataMan Setup Tool supports the use of Perl-Style Regular Expression features in Advanced mode.

After verification, when connected to the DataMan Setup Tool, you can configure the Code Quality results be saved by enabling Report Storage under the Data Logging task pane.

Code Quality results can be sent from the reader by configuring the output format in the Standard Formatting task pane. The reader does not have to be connected to the DataMan Setup Tool to send Code Quality results.