Set Data Source - Brady BBP 35 User Manual

Formatting a Label

Set Data Source

You can convert an existing text or barcode object element into a serial or date/time element on
the label. This applies to both template or freeform object elements. However, you cannot add
serial data to a graphic.
To convert text or barcode to serial data:
In the Editor, touch the text or barcode element that you want to use for the serial data.
1.
For a text element, touch More Options, then touch Set Data Source.
2.
For a barcode, touch Change Barcode , then touch Set Data Source.
3.
You have three options to choose from: Constant, Serial, and Date/Time.
• Constant keeps the data the same on every label printed. The data is fixed (or non-
variable), it does not increment or decrement.
• Serial automatically adds a series of sequential numbers or letters to the printed labels.
The Serial function consecutively places the next number or letter in the defined sequence
on individual labels. (See
• Date/Time places the date and/or time on every printed label in a series. It is not the
system date or time, but rather a date or time you define. (See
defining the date and/or time.)
In the Set Data Source dialog box, touch the desired option.
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