NiceLabel Pro User's Manual - GrowTech Solutions
NiceLabel SuiteNiceLabel ProEuro Plus d.o.o.English EditionVersion 040526-07
Copyright 1995-2004 Euro Plus d.o.o.All rights reserved.This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
ContentsContents1. Introduction1-11.1 About NiceLabel.1-11.2 About this manual.1-21.2.1 Conventions used in this Manual.1-32. Overview2-12.1 Start 2-12.1.1 Working Environment .2-22.2 Label Parameters .2-32.3 Working Environment .2-92.4 Test Label .2-102.4.1 Text .2-122.4.2 Graphic.2-142.4.3 Barcode .2-152.4.4 Box.2-172.4.5 Line .2-182.4.6 Save the Label.2-192.4.7 Print preview.2-202.4.8 Print.2-212.4.9 Zoom .2-222.4.10 Undo.2-223. Reference3-13.13.23.33.4Main Window .3-1Login.3-1Shortcuts .3-2File 3-43.4.1 New Label.3-53.4.2 Open.3-53.4.3 Close .3-63.4.4 Save.3-63.4.5 Save as .3-63.4.6 Import label design .3-73.4.7 Import.3-73.4.8 Batch Import .3-8NiceLabel Pro User's Manuali
Contents3.4.9 General Export .3-83.4.10 Export to Pocket PC.3-93.4.11 Export to Linux .3-93.4.12 Export to Form .3-103.4.13 Export to SAP .3-103.4.14 Export to EPS.3-113.4.15 Label Setup .3-113.4.16 Stock Management.3-253.4.17 Print Setup.3-283.4.18 Printer Settings.3-293.4.19 Print Preview.3-293.4.20 Print. .3-373.4.21 JOB File Explorer .3-383.4.22 Automatic Print Preview.3-383.4.23 Automatic Print .3-383.4.24 Send.3-393.4.25 List of Files .3-393.4.26 Exit .3-393.5 Edit 3-393.5.1 Undo.3-403.5.2 Redo .3-403.5.3 Cut .3-403.5.4 Copy .3-413.5.5 Paste .3-413.5.6 Paste Special .3-413.5.7 Paste Link.3-423.5.8 Delete .3-433.5.9 Select All.3-433.5.10 Insert Object.3-433.5.11 Links.3-443.5.12 Objects.3-443.5.13 Show Objects .3-453.6 View 3-463.6.1 Normal View.3-463.6.2 Data View .3-473.6.3 Zoom In.3-473.6.4 Zoom out .3-473.6.5 Zoom .3-483.6.6 Toolbox .3-483.6.7 Text tool .3-513.6.8 Color palette.3-523.6.9 Variable tool.3-533.6.10 Align tool .3-54iiNiceLabel Pro User's Manual
Contents3.6.11 Database tool.3-543.6.12 Label Inspector tool .3-553.6.13 Margins .3-563.6.14 Object properties.3-573.7 Object.3-573.7.1 Select.3-583.7.2 Text .3-593.7.3 Paragraph .3-653.7.4 RTF (Rich Text Format).3-673.7.5 Bar code .3-693.7.6 Edit barcode dialog box .3-743.7.7 EAN.UCC 128 Wizard .3-813.7.8 Graphics .3-873.7.9 Rectangle.3-923.7.10 Line .3-953.7.11 Ellipse .3-973.7.12 Inverse.3-993.8 Data 3-1003.8.1 Dynamic data overview .3-1003.8.2 Contents Providers.3-1023.8.3 Variables .3-1073.8.4 Variable wizard.3-1203.8.5 Functions.3-1283.8.6 Database Access .3-1453.8.7 Database wizard.3-1473.8.8 Text File Wizard .3-1513.8.9 Database access dialog box .3-1553.8.10 Database dialog box.3-1653.8.11 Check digit algorithms.3-1683.8.12 RF Tag .3-1703.8.13 Variable Trace Setup .3-1733.8.14 Unlock global variables .3-1743.8.15 Lookup Tables .3-1743.9 Transformations.3-1753.9.1 Rotate .3-1753.9.2 Align .3-1763.9.3 Embed all pictures into label .3-1763.9.4 One to front.3-1773.9.5 One to back .3-1773.9.6 To front .3-1773.9.7 To back.3-1773.10 Options.3-1773.10.1 Snap to grid.3-177NiceLabel Pro User's Manualiii
Contents3.10.2 Grid visible.3-1783.10.3 Preferences .3-1783.10.4 Language.3-1813.11 Tools .3-1813.11.1 Configure log file .3-1823.11.2 View Log file .3-1833.11.3 Configure Users .3-1853.11.4 Design form.3-1883.11.5 Edit Memory Card .3-1893.11.6 Nice Applications.3-1893.12 Window.3-1903.12.1 Cascade .3-1903.12.2 Title .3-1903.12.3 Arrange Icons.3-1903.12.4 Close All .3-1903.13 Help 3-1903.13.1 Contents .3-1903.13.2 Using help .3-1903.13.3 Internet support .3-1903.13.4 NiceLabel on the web .3-1923.13.5 Register .3-1923.13.6 About.3-1924. Miscellaneous4-1934.14.24.34.44.54.64.7Label Inspector.4-193Command line options .4-195Demo limitations.4-196Expression Builder.4-197Multicolor printing.4-198Double-side Printing .4-199Special Characters.4-2004.7.1 Pre-defined character shortcuts.4-2004.7.2 Entering characters with Alt ASCII code .4-2024.7.3 Entering characters with #hex code syntax .4-2024.8 System Folder .4-2034.9 Global variable.4-2034.10 Font files .4-2044.11 ClipArt Galleries.4-2064.12 NiceAdministrator .4-2065. Integration and Connectivity5-2095.1 Overview.5-2095.2 DDE Communication .5-209ivNiceLabel Pro User's Manual
Contents5.3 NiceCommands.5-2105.3.1 LABEL.5-2105.3.2 LABELCLOSE.5-2115.3.3 SET .5-2115.3.4 SETPRINTPARAM.5-2115.3.5 COMMENT .5-2125.3.6 PRINT .5-2125.3.7 PORT .5-2135.3.8 PRINTER.5-2135.3.9 PRINTJOBNAME .5-2145.3.10 LOGIN .5-2145.3.11 RETURN .5-2145.3.12 QUIT .5-2155.3.13 MESSAGEBOX .5-2155.3.14 CREATEFILE .5-2155.3.15 DELETEFILE.5-2155.3.16 SESSIONSTART.5-2165.3.17 SESSIONPRINT.5-2165.3.18 SESSIONEND .5-2165.3.19 OEMTOANSI .5-2165.3.20 SETDATABASE .5-2175.3.21 SETTABLE .5-2175.4 Automatic Print.5-2185.5 Programming interface: Automation (ActiveX).5-2185.6 Programming samples .5-2195.7 Label Export .5-2205.8 Integration to SAP/R3 .5-2216. How to 6-16.1 Optimize the printing speed.6-16.2 Use the keyboard and mouse effectively.6-26.3 Create a serial number, counter .6-36.4 Use printer internal increment counter .6-46.5 Create a prompted variable.6-56.6 Read data from database.6-66.7 Use ODBC databases.6-66.8 Use Variable Quantity .6-76.9 Make a counter which preserves last-used value .6-86.10 Use Text toolbar .6-86.11 Use Variable toolbar.6-96.12 Quickly align objects to each other .6-106.13 Use variable graphics.6-116.14 Quickly edit database.6-11NiceLabel Pro User's Manualv
Contents6.15 Use custom edit forms .6-116.16 Automate label production.6-126.17 Use printer memory card .6-126.18 Change the order of entering prompted variables .6-168. NiceLabel Product Range8-18.18.28.38.48.58.68.78.8NiceLabel Overview .8-1NiceLabel Suite.8-2NiceLabel Pro .8-2NiceLabel Express .8-2NiceLabel Print Only .8-3NiceLabel Engine .8-3NiceLabel Pocket PC Designer.8-4Pocket NiceLabel.8-48.8.1 Synchronization Manager .8-58.9 NiceLabel for Linux.8-5viNiceLabel Pro User's Manual
Chapter 1: Introduction1. Introduction1.1 About NiceLabelNiceLabel is a software package written for MicrosoftWindows operating system, which lets you create andprint labels and fully supports WYSIWYG (What YouSee Is What You Get). Using NiceLabel, you can easilydesign any label to include bar codes, text, lines, boxesand graphics.You can also use your existing databases to automaticallyprint labels, with content based on data. (Text orgraphics)The OLE 2.0 function allows you to use other Windowsapplications to create different objects on your labels (i.e.Word for Windows for text objects or Corel Draw forgraphics).DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) lets other applicationcontrol NiceLabel. You can write your own front-endapplications in any of the program languages (BorlandDelphi, Microsoft Visual Basic ), which takes care ofthe data preparation or processing and then sends thecommands for printing to NiceLabel.From version 2.0, NiceLabel is also an OLE Automationserver. This further enhances the possibility of labelproduction from other applications.When creating labels, standard available label stock sizesare pre-defined and already available for usage. But youcan also define your stock formats and save them for aleter use.NiceLabel Pro User's Manual1-1
Chapter 1: IntroductionThe label design method is very user-friendly andflexible. Multiple label elements are available so you cantruly design the label layout the way you want it. Usageof phantom objects allows you to simulate a pre-printedlabel that already contains lines, logotypes etc. Theseobjects will not be printed but will help you to align otherlabel elements to pre-printed design.Data can be entered in the process of designing the labelor later, using variable data from various sources(keyboard, file, database) and incorporate the data intothe labels.Before starting the production of the labels, you canpreview them on the monitor. This functionality helpsyou to verify the corectness of the variable data and savestime and the label material. When you are satisfied withthe result on the screen, go ahead and print the labels forreal.NiceLabel software supports all Windows printers thathave provided a Windows printer driver, including colorprinters (HP LJ, HP DeskJet, Epson Stylus, Epson StylusColor.). However, the best printing results in NiceLabelsoftware are achieved when printing to thermal transferprinters using specially developed NiceDrivers.NiceDrivers are available for all major thermal transferprinter families and they really boost printingperformance to the maximum.1.2 About this manualThe User's Manual contains following sections:Introduction: This chapter will lead you through theprocess of designing the sample label and printing it.Reference: This chapter describes details and explainsall the commands used in the labeling software. Youshould refer to this chapter regularly while designinglabels, until you have completely familiarized yourselfwith the commands. By using the information containedin this chapter, you will be very quickly able to uselabeling software efficiently.1-2NiceLabel Pro User's Manual
Chapter 1: IntroductionMiscellaneous: Additional useful information aboutfeatures and advanced setting is described in this chapter.Integration and Connectivity: This chapter describeshow labeling software can be used for seamlessintegration of label printing to your custom applicationsand which connectivity methods are available forincluding labelling to information systems without anymodifications to existing applications.How to. Few most commonly used actions aredescribed in this section of the manual in details. Byreading this section you will be able to produce verycomplex labels in a mater of minutes.NiceLabel Product Range. There is more toNiceLabel than just NiceLabel Pro. Meet the whole rangeof NiceLabel products, from Express to Suite, fromWindows to Linux platform.1.2.1 Conventions used in this ManualText that appears in bold letters refers to the names of themenus, buttons and other 'clickable' elements like OKbutton.Text that appears in italic refers to the options andconfirming actions - like Read only.Text enclosed in brackets refers to keys from the PCkeyboard like Enter .Variables are enclosed in square brackets like [variable].NiceLabel Pro User's Manual1-3
Chapter 2: Overview2. Overview2.1 StartFollowing the examples in this chapter, you will learnhow to design and print labels in the most efficient way,using the intuitive tools in the program.By the end of this chapter, you will be able to create andprint fairly complex labels on your own.If you need more detailed information, refer to chapterReference, following this tutorial.Start the labeling software by double clicking theprogram icon on the desktop. First the splash screen willbe displayed, showing the application name and versionnumber, then window with working area will appear:Working windowNiceLabel Pro User's Manual2-1
Chapter 2: Overview2.1.1 Working EnvironmentThe header line on the screen shows the version oflabeling software you are using and the file name of theopened label.The second line - menu bar - shows the command optionsavailable when designing and printing labels.Below this line there are icons to help you speed-updesigning and printing labels:Design new label.Open existing label.Save the label.Cut the selected object(s).Copy the selected object(s).Paste the selected object(s).Undo the last command.Redo the last command.Printer settings.Print the label.Simulate printing the label on the screen. (PrintPreview)Zoom to page.Zoom to label.Zoom to elements.Set the margins on-screen.Switch between two pages of label.Selects Normal view of variable elements.Selects Data view of variable elements.Show variable names.Move the object to the top.Move the object to the back.Move the object to front for one degree.2-2NiceLabel Pro User's Manual
Chapter 2: OverviewMove the object to back for one degree.Toolbox.Text tool.Variable tool.Color palette.Align tool.Database tool.Label Inspector.Help.When designing a label, the borders of the working areaare bounded with ruler bars at the left and upper side andwith scroll bars at the right and bottom of the workingarea. At the very bottom of the screen the status barshows the position of the cursor and the name of theselected printer.In the upper left corner of the working area, is theToolbox with the icons representing the main tools.When you select the Toolbox by clicking it and holdingdown the mouse button, you can drag the Toolboxaround and move it to any position within the ApplicationWorkspace.You can switch the Toolbox on and off by selecting theView menu from the menu bar and clicking Toolboxoption.To speed-up designing labels use the right mouse button.Clicking the empty space on the label in the workspaceopens the menu with options that are most commonlyused. For example, you can change zoom factor, select ordeselect elements, set-up label parameters, etc. Rightclicking the elements will display different contextsensitive drop-down menu.2.2 Label ParametersSelect New label under File, or click the iconNiceLabel Pro User's Manual.2-3
Chapter 2: OverviewWorking environment for the new label will appear.Working window after New label commandThe dimensions of the label are set as default values.Every time a new label is created, it is set up with defaultprinter. Information about the paper size is read fromControl Panel's settings. Usually the dimensions, andother label parameters, such as label title, description,author and type of the printer are not set correctly foryour specific label. That is why by default a special LabelSetup Wizard appears and allows you to set theseparameters. This Wizard can of course be disabled if youwould like to set label parameters manually.In Label Setup Wizard you first have to select the printer,on which you want to print labels. Select the printer fromthe list of installed printers on your system. If your printeris not available in the list, you will have to install it first.NiceDrivers for thermal-transfer printers are available onyour CD-ROM in folder Drivers, start the programPRNINST.EXE to start the Printer Installation Wizard.You can also set the printer advanced settings by clickingthe Printer Setup button.2-4NiceLabel Pro User's Manual
Chapter 2: OverviewLabel setup wizard - Selecting printerClick Next, when you have selected the correct printerand advance to the next step of the Label Setup Wizard.Please note, you can leave the Wizard at any time andaccept the default settings for the printer by clicking theFinish button.Label setup wizard - Selecting label stockNiceLabel Pro User's Manual2-5
Chapter 2: OverviewHere you can select what kind of standard label format doyou want to use. You can select labels from manydifferent label manufacturers like Avery and Zweckform.This is usually applicable to laser and inkjet printers only.Select one stock by clicking the Select label stockbutton, or click Next to advance to the next step.Label setup wizard - Selecting the paper sizeIf you have selected sheets of paper above (or yourprinter doesn't support rolls), then have to select the papersize of your label. Click Next to go to the last page of theWizard.Here you can enter (or modify) the actual label and pagedimensions.2-6NiceLabel Pro User's Manual
Chapter 2: OverviewLabel setup wizard - Label dimensionsBefore entering the label data, you must be aware ofdifferences between "label" and "page". The page and itsdimensions are the physical size of the paper. The label isthe part of the page. The page can have one or morelabels. The labels are arranged on the page in columnsand rows. On thermal printers the label size is usually thesame as page size.Note, that this dialog is different for thermal-transfer andoffice printers.Label width and height represent the dimensions of onelabel.Horizontal offset defines the distance of the left edge ofthe label in the first column from the left edge of the page(it would be "0", when both edges are in the sameposition).Vertical offset defines the distance of the bottom edge ofthe labels in the last row from the bottom edge of thepage. This dimension will be "0", when edges are die-cut.Vertical gap represents the vertical distance between twocolumns of labels.NiceLabel Pro User's Manual2-7
Chapter 2: OverviewHorizontal gap represents the distance between each rowof the labels.Labels across, horizontal and vertical, represent thenumber of rows and columns of labels on the page.Entering the right values for the dimensions of the label,you can define virtually any shape of the label.Note, if you selected rolls of labels, vertical offset andnumber of labels are omitted.When you have entered all label parameters, click Finishbutton and they will be updated to reflect the desiredlabel format. The working window in labeling softwarewill allways show the true presentation of labels as theywill be printed.Example of multiple labels per pageAll label parameters can also be set in the working area.By clicking the icon , the screen is set to a labeldimensions mode, where all the dimensions and the shapeof the label (horizontal and vertical radius) can be set inthe working area. In this mode you can setup thedimensions with your mouse by moving the lines. Theblack line changes the size of the label and the blue linechanges the distance between the labels.2-8NiceLabel Pro User's Manual
Chapter 2: OverviewAt the left side of the screen all label parameters aredisplayed, letting you know the changes in real time asyou drag the handles.On-screen label setupOnce you are satisfied with the settings of the label, clickicon once again to return to the label-designingthemode.2.3 Working EnvironmentNow you have entered the working environment. Youhave a lot of possibilities to set up the environment toyour own taste. In Option-Preferences menu you canchange user-related settings. Among others you can: select your own set of colors for thebackground, label, media, . set grid size and other grid options set default measurement units set default directories for labels, graphics, .NiceLabel Pro User's Manual2-9
Chapter 2: OverviewPreferences dialog boxThe grid is the resource, which helps you place objects onthe label much easily if more technical design is required.You can set the size and offset of the grid, make the Gridvisible or hidden and select the Snap to grid.The button Default unit helps you to select themeasurement unit for designing.Under Colors, clicking the Select button and selecting theappropriate color you can set diff
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