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Page 6: Technical Support
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction............1 Application Window .
Page 8 Formatting a Label ..........29 Behavior Common to All Label Objects .
Page 9 Label Errors List ..........79 Changing Label Parts .
Page 10 Managing Favorite Parts ..........119 Add to Favorites .
Page 11: Introduction
Introduction Application Window Introduction LabelMark is a label design and management package which enables you to design a label based on material selection. It is designed to be used in an industrial environment with more demands on speed, accuracy and reliability of output. LabelMark is a multi-document application where you can open multiple label files.
Page 12 Introduction Application Window To move between different open documents: Click the tab of the document you want to view. The tab of the document accessed (the one in view) displays with a white background. The other document tabs display slightly grayed. You can have multiple documents opened at one time.
Page 13: Toolbars
Introduction Toolbars Toolbars There are three toolbars that display in the editing window. They are: • Standard • Format • Action The toolbars display automatically when LabelMark is launched and contain the most commonly used elements in the LabelMark software program. The buttons on the toolbar are context sensitive, meaning their availability depends on what you are doing in the program.
Page 14: Format
Introduction Toolbars Format The Format toolbar consists of the following items: Button Function Button Function Select a different font Font attributes used to (typeface) and/or font size apply Bold, Italics, or for a text element. Underline to text elements. Horizontal Justification Vertical Text Alignment used to justify text (left, used to vertically align...
Page 15: Action
Introduction Toolbars Action With the exception of the Selection Arrow tool, all other tools on the Action toolbar are only available when in Graphical Label Design mode. Selects elements on a label, Used to enter text on a label. placing handles around the element to indicate it is selected.
Page 16: Options
Introduction Options Options If you use a specific font most of the time, or you always print to a certain printer, you can set these features as defaults, thereby enabling you to bypass a number of formatting options whenever you create a label file. To change the default settings: Choose Tools>Options.
Page 17: Data Refresh
Introduction Help Data Refresh The Data Refresh option is used to set the defaults for the following: • Date/Time Refresh options • Imported Data Refresh options File Paths The File Paths option is used to set the directory locations for the following: •...
Page 18: Breadcrumbs
Introduction Help Breadcrumbs The content hierarchy displays in the upper right corner of every screen. This hierarchy is known as “breadcrumbs.” To return to any topic listed in the breadcrumb trail: Click the specific topic. Help Search To get Help on a particular word or topic: Click Search tab.
Page 19: Getting Started
Getting Started Graphical Label Design Getting Started This section describes the process of creating a label with minimal formatting, basic editing techniques, and printing the label. Graphical Label Design Before designing a label, determine what needs to be placed on the label. If your label design includes graphics, lines, rectangles, or barcodes, you must be in Graphical Label Design mode.
Page 20: Create New Label File
Getting Started Create New Label File Create New Label File A label file can be one label or multiple labels saved together as one file. When launching LabelMark 5.0, you are immediately presented with the Create New dialog box, enabling you to begin the process of designing a new label.
Page 21: Searching The Master Parts List
Getting Started Create New Label File Searching the Master Parts List You can narrow a large Master list of part numbers through searching. You can search by: • Part Name • Printer Compatibility • Part Family • Width • Height You can search on these fields individually or in combination.
Page 22: By Printer Compatibility
Getting Started Create New Label File By Printer Compatibility You can also search by Printer Compatibility. To search for parts from the Master List by printer: In the By Printer Compatibility field, click the drop down arrow and select the desired printer.
Page 23: Editor
Getting Started View Editor The Label Editor is activated in the Workspace area of the application window. The Label Editor has two types of views. • Single label view, where only one label is visible at a time. • Multi-label view, where multiple labels are laid out in rows and columns, similar to the way they are laid out on the liner.
Page 24: Two-Sided Labels
Getting Started View Two-Sided Labels Some label parts allow printing on both sides of the label. To view each side, separately or together: Choose View>Two-Sided Sleeve>Side # (where # is the number of the side you want to view). Click one of the 2-sided buttons Label Copies You can indicate the number of copies of a single label to print by...
Page 25: Go To A Label
Getting Started Go To a Label Go To a Label Regardless of which view you are in (single or multiple labels), you can move to different labels in the file using the Go To function. To go to a specific label, if the label is not visible on the screen: Choose Edit>Go To Label…...
Page 26: Label Navigation
Getting Started Go To a Label Label Navigation If you are in Single Label Layout, the Label Navigation buttons display on the right side of the Status Bar. To go to the a specific label in the file: Highlight the current number in the Label Navigation numbered field. Enter the number of the label you want to go to.
Page 27: Zoom
Getting Started Zoom Zoom The Editor supports zooming functionality in all views. You can zoom from 25% to 800%. Zoom factors in 25% increments, although you can enter a custom zoom percentage at any increment between 25% and 800%. Fit to Width zooms the label so it will fit the current width of the Editor window. The Editor supports horizontal and vertical scrolling when displayed elements do not fit the display area.
Page 28: Quick Zoom
Getting Started Zoom Quick Zoom A Zoom control scale displays in the lower right corner of the Status Bar. To quickly change the zoom percentage of the label file: Drag the zoom control button to the right of the scale to increase the size. Drag the zoom control button to the left of the scale to decrease the size.
Page 29: Cursor Movement
Getting Started Cursor Movement Cursor Movement Function Description Scroll Up In a multi-label file, scrolls one label row up. Scroll Down In a multi-label file, scrolls one label row down. • Moves to the first label in the file. First •...
Page 30 Getting Started Cursor Movement Function Description • If a label is selected in a multi-label file, moves Move Right to the label on the right. • If on a label element, selects the element to the right of the current selected element. •...
Page 31 Getting Started Cursor Movement Function Description Select All Labels Selects all labels in the label file. Cancel Current Cancels the current action, which includes Action canceling a context menu or a dialog box. Clipboard Copy Copies selected elements or labels and places the duplicates on the clipboard.
Page 32: Mouse Navigation
Getting Started Mouse Navigation Mouse Navigation Function Button Action Description Select Left Click Selects a label element or the label itself. Context Menu Right Click Displays the applicable context menu for the selected element or label. Extended Multi- CTRL + Left Used to select one or more non-contiguous Select Items Click...
Page 33: Adding Text
Getting Started Adding Text Adding Text Once a label or template file is created or opened, the label editor is activated for the chosen label part. If not using Graphical Label Design mode, you are automatically in text mode and only text can be added to the label. The cursor displays as an “I-beam” indicating text can be entered.
Page 34: Print A Label File
Print a Label File Print Preview Print a Label File Print Preview While the Editor displays labels as they appear on the liner, to get a better view of how the data will register on the actual printed labels, use Print Preview. To preview your label file, from the Editing screen: Choose File>Print Preview.
Page 35: Print Dialog Box
Print a Label File Print Dialog Box Print Dialog Box For each label file you want to print, you can do the following: • Select the printer you want to use to print the label file • Set the number of copies to print. (By default, only one copy of labels containing data prints at a time.).
Page 36: Selecting A Printer
Print a Label File Print Dialog Box Selecting a Printer To print a label file, one label in a file, or a range of labels in a file, with the label file active: Choose File>Print. Click Print (on the Editing screen toolbar or from Print Preview). The print dialog box displays, with the name of your default printer in the Name: field.
Page 37 If you want to print a number of labels from a label file, but not the entire label file: In the Labels to print section of the Print dialog box, click Range of labels radio button. In the Print range definitions section of the Print dialog box, click Add. To enter the starting label number of the range to print, double click the number displayed under Start.
Page 38 Print a Label File Print Dialog Box LabelMark 5.0 User’s Manual...
Page 39: Formatting A Label
Formatting a Label Formatting a Label Each label contains elements that represent user content, such as text, barcode etc. This section details these elements. Note Note To use any of these elements, you must be in Graphical Label Design. This option is set in the Create New/Open dialog box or in the Tools>Options dialog box.
Page 40: Behavior Common To All Label Objects
Formatting a Label Behavior Common to All Label Objects Behavior Common to All Label Objects Label Objects are tools used to place elements on a label. These objects include: • Text • Graphics (Pictures and symbols) • Lines • Rectangles •...
Page 41 Formatting a Label Behavior Common to All Label Objects Handle Color Description Clear (on text Clear (or solid white) handles indicate the element cannot be resized elements) by dragging handle. To resize text, you must change the font size. While you cannot resize the text element by dragging a handle, you can still move the text element to different areas on the label.
Page 42: Selecting Multiple Elements
Formatting a Label Behavior Common to All Label Objects Selecting Multiple Elements You can perform some functions on multiple elements at one time (such as moving, copying, etc.), provided those elements are all selected. The following table describes how to select multiple elements or labels.
Page 43: Locking Elements On A Label
Formatting a Label Behavior Common to All Label Objects Figure 2 • Demonstration of lasso technique Locking Elements on a Label Locking an element disables it, preventing it from being edited, sized, or moved. When locked, the selection handles change appearance, indicating the element is in a locked state. To lock an element: Click the element to display the handles.
Page 44: Move Element
Formatting a Label Behavior Common to All Label Objects Move Element To move an element to another location on the label: Click the element to display the handles. Place the mouse on the element itself (NOT on a handle) The mouse turns into a cross. Drag the element to the desired location on the label.
Page 45: Alignment
Formatting a Label Behavior Common to All Label Objects To adjust the properties of an element: On the label, click the element you want to format. In the displayed Properties box, make the editing changes desired. The formatting changes to the element display. Alignment The Align function aligns elements on a label, horizontally or vertically to each other.
Page 46: Center On Label
Formatting a Label Behavior Common to All Label Objects Elements centered vertically to each other Elements aligned to the middle of each other Figure 5 • Example of vertical selection with horizontal alignment To align elements: Select the elements to align to each other. (See “Selecting an Object”...
Page 47: Z-Order
Formatting a Label Behavior Common to All Label Objects To center the element horizontally on the label: On the Formatting toolbar, click Center Object Horizontally Choose Format>Center Object Horizontally. You can center a number of elements vertically or horizontally on a label at one time. The elements, however, will retain their respective original distance from each other.
Page 48: Rotating Elements
Formatting a Label Behavior Common to All Label Objects Rotating Elements You can rotate elements clockwise or counter clockwise in 90 degree increments. When rotating an element on a label, the point of rotation is the center of the element. Note Note Be aware of the size of the element and where it is placed on the label.
Page 49: Delete An Element
Formatting a Label Behavior Common to All Label Objects Delete an Element To remove an element from a label: To display handles, click the element to be removed. Press the [Delete] key. Choose Edit>Delete. Click Delete . on the Standard toolbar. The element is removed from the label.
Page 50: Command Multiplier
Formatting a Label Command Multiplier Command Multiplier The Command Multiplier is a unique feature that enables you to duplicate entire labels, or specific elements of a label, onto the other labels in a file. This saves time when you need to create a large amount of redundant labels.
Page 51: Copy Object(S)
Formatting a Label Command Multiplier Copy Object(s) If there are only parts of a label that need to be repeated, use the Copy Object(s) function of the Command Multiplier. The Copy Object(s) function only duplicates the selected objects on a label, allowing you to enter different elements on each individual label.
Page 52: Insert A New Label
Formatting a Label Insert a New Label Insert a New Label You can insert a new, blank label in front of another label. When you insert a new label, the selected label and all following labels are pushed to the right and down the string of labels. To insert a new label: Select the label in front of which the new label will be placed.
Page 53: Text Element
Formatting a Label Text Element Text Element Text elements contain user-defined text and characters, allowing direct data entry on the label. Only alphanumeric characters can be used in a text element. Text elements can be single or multi-line, however the text element does not “wrap” text (i.e., automatically start a new line when the label boundary has been reached).
Page 54: Edit Text
Formatting a Label Text Element Edit Text Clicking a text element one time displays handles on the element and treats the element as a graphic. When the handles are displayed, you can move the text element to another position on the label or you can apply formatting changes.
Page 55: Select Multiple Characters
Formatting a Label Text Element Select Multiple Characters You can delete or edit multiple characters at a time by first highlighting the characters you want to edit. The following table indicates highlighting techniques once you have accessed the text string. Action Procedure Drag...
Page 56: Find/Replace
Formatting a Label Text Element Find/Replace To search for specific data on a label in a multi-label file, use the Find function of LabelMark. The system can search for characters, words, or text strings. When it searches the label file for the data, the default is to move from left to right, top to bottom.
Page 57 Formatting a Label Text Element Replace To change multiple occurrences of specific data to something else, use the Replace feature of the Find function. To replace data: Choose Edit>Replace..Click the Replace tab in the Find dialog box. The Find/Replace dialog box displays. In the Find what field, enter the data that will be replaced.
Page 58 Formatting a Label Text Element Continue to click Find Next until all occurrences have been changed. If you are confident that your search string and replacement text are correct, you can replace the data on all the labels at one time. After entering the search string and replacement text in the Find dialog box: Click Replace all.
Page 59: Text Element Properties
Formatting a Label Text Element Text Element Properties Property To Use Locked Click this option box to protect the text string from being edited, and the text element from being moved or resized. Printable This option box is selected by default. Remove the checkmark if you do not want the particular text element to print on the label.
Page 60 Formatting a Label Text Element Property To Use Horizontal Horizontal justification aligns the text within the boundaries of the Justification text element, not within the boundaries of the label. To change the horizontal justification: In the Horizontal Justification field, click the down arrow. Select the desired justification.
Page 61: Flip-Flop
Formatting a Label Text Element Flip-Flop The Flip Flop feature works on text elements only. It transposes, or reorders, lines of text or the positions of words in a single line of text. The Flip Flop feature works vertically on multiple lines of text or horizontally on a single line of text.
Page 62 Formatting a Label Text Element Where you place the flip character in the line of text determines how the data will flip. For instance, if you have four words in a one line, and the flip character is placed between the first and second word, LabelMark places the first word at the end of the line and treats words 2, 3, and 4 as one word, placing them at the beginning of the line.
Page 63 Formatting a Label Text Element Select the type of Flip-Flop, as follows: For Vertical (multi-lines): • Top to Bottom – Transposes the first lines of a multi-line text string with the last lines. • Top to Bottom on New Label - Inserts a flipped version on the label next to the original.
Page 64 Formatting a Label Text Element For Horizontal (single line): • Left to Right – Transposes text on the left of the flip character to the right, and vice versa. • Left to Right On New Label– Inserts a flipped version on the label next to the original.
Page 65 Formatting a Label Text Element Remove Flip Character For horizontal (left to right) flipped elements, after flipping, remove the flip character. Click the flipped line of text to display handles. Choose Format>Flip Flop>Remove Flip Character. The flip character is removed. LabelMark5.0 User’s Manual...
Page 66: Image Element
Formatting a Label Image Element Image Element Image elements allow you to include a graphic on the label. You can size and position image elements anywhere on the label. When resizing the image with the mouse, the original aspect ratio is maintained, meaning the height and width increase or decrease simultaneously. However, to change that ratio, increasing the height or width separately, use the image properties box.
Page 67: Resize Image
Formatting a Label Image Element Resize Image Once the image is placed on the label, a series of “handles” display around the image. These handles indicate the image is selected and are used to resize the image. (If the handles do not appear, click the image to display them.) The top and bottom handle are used to resize the image vertically.
Page 68: Image Properties
Formatting a Label Image Element Image Properties When an image is selected, the following image properties box displays. Figure 11 • Image element properties Property To Use Locked Click this option box to protect the image element from being moved or resized. Printable This option box is selected by default.
Page 69 Formatting a Label Image Element Property To Use Use this field to indicate an exact width of the graphic. This Width will overwrite the aspect ratio maintained by default. Note: To change the width independent of the height, the Allow Stretching option box must be checked.
Page 70: Line And Rectangle Elements
Formatting a Label Line and Rectangle Elements Line and Rectangle Elements The Line and Rectangle are shapes that you can draw on a label, within the zone boundaries. To place a line or a rectangle on the label: Click the Line or Rectangle button on the Action toolbar.
Page 71: Line Properties
Formatting a Label Line and Rectangle Elements Line Properties The following options are displayed in the Line Properties box: Figure 12 • Line properties box Property To Use Locked Click this option box to protect the line element from being moved or resized.
Page 72 Formatting a Label Line and Rectangle Elements Property To Use Start Point Y Indicates the distance the top edge of a vertical line is from the top of the label. Increasing the size of Start Point Y is the same as dragging the top handle of the line downward, thereby shortening the vertical line.
Page 73: Rectangle Properties
Formatting a Label Line and Rectangle Elements Rectangle Properties The following options are displayed in the Rectangle Properties box: Figure 13 • Rectangle properties box Property To Use Locked Click this option box to protect the rectangle element from being moved or resized.
Page 74 Formatting a Label Line and Rectangle Elements Property To Use Rotation Use this field to achieve a custom rotation, i.e., some increment of 360°. Left Indicates the distance the left edge of the rectangle element is from the left edge of the label. For a more precise movement of the rectangle element, enter the measured distance in the Left field.
Page 75: Barcode Elements
Formatting a Label Barcode Elements Barcode Elements A Barcode element represents a barcode graphic generated from user input or imported data. Barcodes are generated following industry standard symbology. A typical barcode is composed of vertical lines (bars) and spaces of varying thickness, depending on the text entered.
Page 76: Barcode Properties
Formatting a Label Barcode Elements Barcode Properties The following options are displayed in the Barcode properties box: Note Note The barcode properties may vary, depending on the barcode symbology (type) used. Figure 14 • Barcode properties box LabelMark 5.0 User’s Manual...
Page 77 Formatting a Label Barcode Elements Property To Use Locked Click this option box to protect the barcode element from being moved or resized. Printable This option box is selected by default. Remove the checkmark if you do not want the particular barcode element to print on the label. Indicates the vertical length of the barcode, from top to Height bottom.
Page 78 Formatting a Label Barcode Elements Property To Use Italic Click the Italics option box to place the human readable text in italics. Underline (This option is not available with human readable text.) Value The value is the data entered that the barcode represents. Changing the data changes the barcode.
Page 79 Formatting a Label Barcode Elements Property To Use Density The density refers to the thickness of the bars and spaces within a barcode. Indicates the ratio of bar height to symbol length. Not all Ratio barcode types allow you to change the ratio. If you are using a Barcode Type that does not support this option, the Ratio field will not display.
Page 80: Data Bound (Linked) Objects
Formatting a Label Data Bound (Linked) Objects Data Bound (Linked) Objects Some data, such as serialization, date and time, data import schemes, and items placed on different labels through the Command Multiplier, are bound to the original data. “Data Bound” means that specific data is repeated on subsequent labels with their position on the label and their formatting tied to the original.
Page 81 Formatting a Label Data Bound (Linked) Objects Select the data element on the specific label that you want to split. Choose Edit>Split Linked Objects. A confirmation box displays. Click Yes to split the linked object. The individual data element split out from the other linked data can now be repositioned or formatted individually from its linked counterparts.
Page 82: Deleting Data Bound Objects
Formatting a Label Data Bound (Linked) Objects Deleting Data Bound Objects You can delete specific data bound objects on individual labels without affecting the other corresponding labels and without splitting the linked object from the other bound elements. To delete linked data on specific individual labels: Select the data on the label that you want to delete.
Page 83: Date And Time Element
Formatting a Label Add Date/Time Date and Time Element The Date and Time function allows you to include a date/time stamp on the label. This element is a combination of a text element with data serialization, where the data is some date or time value.
Page 84 Formatting a Label Add Date/Time In the date/time dialog box displayed: Click the down arrow in the field and select the desired date format. Use predefined format If you do not want to create a Custom format, proceed to Step 10. Otherwise, to create a custom format: Click the Use custom format radio button.
Page 85 Formatting a Label Add Date/Time Click the Time parts tab to create a custom format for time. Note Note The Time parts buttons work the same way as the Date parts. The Time parts are added in the Format field in the order in which they are entered. When finished with the custom format, click OK.
Page 86: Format Date/Time
Formatting a Label Add Date/Time In the Start at label number: field, enter the number of the label on which the date/time should first display. In the Number of times to repeat: field, enter a number for the number of labels on which the date/time should be placed.
Page 87: Remove Date/Time Element
Formatting a Label Add Date/Time To change the actual format of the date/time text, you must bring up the Date/Time dialog box. To do that: Click Edit Data Bound Objects button. Choose Edit>Edit Data Bound Objects. You can add more than one date/time element to a label. Be aware, though, that every date/ time element first displays in the upper left corner of the label.
Page 88: Check Label Errors
Formatting a Label Check Label Errors Check Label Errors When designing labels, LabelMark automatically checks for formatting errors, allowing you to edit the information before printing the labels. The formatting errors are displayed in the Errors and Information window, which is always on display at the bottom of the workspace. Errors and Information Window Figure 17 •...
Page 89: Label Errors List
Formatting a Label Check Label Errors Label Errors List To check the labels for errors, in the Errors and Information window: Click Check Label Errors Choose Edit>Check Label Errors. LabelMark determines which labels have errors and places them in a list. The window header displays the problem with the labels in the list.
Page 90 Formatting a Label Check Label Errors This automatically resizes the objects in question to fit on the label. Auto Fit All may resize objects, but they may not be sized or placed exactly the way you want them to be. In that case, you can access each label in error individually and manually make the adjustments.
Page 91: Changing Label Parts
Formatting a Label Changing Label Parts Changing Label Parts You can change the label part (type of label material) after data has already been entered. Be aware, though, that some data may not fit the new label part. If this is the case, a message will display indicating that the data elements may need to be fixed on the new label part.
Page 92: Wiremark Format
WireMark Format WireMark Format WireMarker label types always repeat lines of data down the label. You can text or graphic elements to a WireMark label. With the label selected, to add a WireMark label: Choose Format>Wiremark. Note Note You must choose Format>Wiremark for each label on which you want to add the wiremark.
Page 93: Serialization
Serialization Serialization Serialization (or sequencing) automatically adds a series of sequential numbers or letters to the labels. The labels created in the series are sequentially annotated with the next number or letter in the defined sequence. How Serialization Works Serialization is alphanumeric, with numbers from 0 to 9, and letters A-Z. Serialization can be simple or linked, with no limit on the amount of sequences per label.
Page 94 Serialization In a multi-sequence serialization, where the second set of values is NOT dependent on the first set, (i.e., second set of values is set to Priority = 0), the two sequences increment sequentially, independent of each other. (See “Priority” on page 89 for more information.) Multiple serializations (where the second set of values is NOT Example: dependent on the first set of values):...
Page 95: Simple Serialization
If Custom is selected as the Sequence Type, in the Custom Text: field enter the unique text characters you want to use for the serialization. Unique text = Brady. When serializing, the B would display Example: on one label, the ‘r’ on the next label, the ‘a’ on the next, and so on.
Page 96 Serialization In the Step field, enter the number by which the serialization should increment. In the Number of Labels: field, enter the number of labels to which the serialization should be added. If you want to add consistent text before or after the serialized character, in the Optional Text section, click Prefix (for text displaying before the serialized characters) or Suffix (for text displaying after the serialized characters).
Page 97: Format Serialization
Serialization Format Serialization To change the format of the serialized characters: Click the serialized characters on one of the labels (it makes no difference on which label you select the characters). The Data bound objects property box displays. (See “Edit Data Bound Objects” on page 70 for more information.) Change the formats as desired.
Page 98: Edit Components
Serialization In the Priority field, use the toggle buttons to increase or decrease the priority level. (See “Priority” on page 89 for more information.) Click Next again. Repeat Steps 8 through 13 above for the number of components selected. When all components have been entered, the Review composite string screen displays, with the components set up in a grid.
Page 99 Serialization Priority The last field in the grid is Priority. Changing the priority determines how the particular components increment relative to each other. The number of priority levels available depends on how many components are included in your serialization. (E.g., if you are serializing 5 components, you can use up to five separate priorities, showing the relationship of each component to each other.
Page 100 Serialization The Data Preview field displays the new order. Note Note If you select a component and click Delete, that component is removed from the set up. There is no Undo. To reinstate the component, on the left side of the dialog box, click Set number of components.
Page 101 Serialization In the Place data on the labels field, select the direction you want the serialization applied to the bank of labels. Click Next. If you have put together a complex serialization scheme, save the scheme for later use so you do not have to re-enter the data the next time you want to use this serialization.
Page 102: Remove Serialization
Remove Serialization To remove serialization from labels: Click the serialized characters on one of the labels (it makes no difference on which label you select the characters). Press [Delete] key. Choose Edit>Delete. Click the delete button . on the Standard toolbar. Follow the instructions on the pop-up information box to delete the serial element from one or all of the labels.
Page 103: Label Files
Label Files Save Label Files Save The Save process creates a file that retains the label data, data attributes, and alignment parameters. This file is available for reuse whenever needed. Create files for all labels that you know you will use in the future. This saves time as you do not have to recreate the label every time you want to use it.
Page 104: Save Changes
Label Files Save If the name already exists, a message displays asking if you want to overwrite the previous file with that name. To overwrite, click Yes. Click No to remove the message from the screen and return to the file name entry box To enter a different file name or choose a different directory, repeat Steps 2 through 4 above.
Page 105: Opening A File
Label Files Opening a File Opening a File To open a stored label file, from the Workspace: Choose File>Open. Click the open folder icon. In the dialog box displayed, click the file to open. Note Note Depending on where you have stored the file, locate the directory containing the file according to normal Windows procedures.
Page 106 Label Files Opening a File In the Create New/Open dialog box, from the list of previously created documents, click the desired file. If the file you want is not in the list: Click Browse..Using normal Windows directory function procedures, locate the file to open. Click the file to open, then click Open.
Page 107: File Properties
Label Files File Properties File Properties The File Properties dialog box includes information about the file and is saved along with the label and template files. The properties information reflects the date and time the document was created (even if it has not yet been stored), the last saved date (if the file has been saved), the label part number used for the particular file, and the author of the file displayed as their login user id.
Page 108 Label Files File Properties To set File Properties for a label file, with the saved (or unsaved) label file active: Choose File>File Properties. Click the Description field and enter any descriptive data desired. Click OK. To view or edit the File Properties for the active label file: Choose File>File Properties.
Page 109: Job Files
Job Files Create a Job File Job Files A Job file is a collection of related label files. Creating job files is way to group related label files. It provides an efficient use of time when printing big or repetitive jobs. The label files in a job file can be directed to different printers, allowing you to dedicate printers to use specific label media or ribbon colors.
Page 110: Save Job File
Job Files Open a Job File The file(s) is added to the Job File tab displayed in the Workspace. Save Job File Once the job file is created, if it contains label files that need to be reprinted at various times, you will want to save the job file for future use.
Page 111 Job Files Open a Job File Choose Tools>Manage Jobs. In the directory tree on the left side, click the directory name containing the files that you want. If the directory has a ‘+’ in front of it, it means that there are more subdirectories contained in that particular directory.
Page 112: Remove A Label File
Job Files Remove a Label File Remove a Label File To remove a label file from a job file, with the job file open: Click the label file to remove. Click Remove OR, to clear all label files from the job file: Click Remove All Click OK to confirm the removal.
Page 113: Printing A Job File
Job Files Printing a Job File Printing a Job File Each label file in the job file can be sent to a different printer, if desired. Select a Printer To select the printer that will print the specific label file: In the Printer field, click the drop down arrow and select a printer.
Page 114: Print From A Job File
Job Files Printing a Job File Print from a Job File To print a label file contained in a Job File, with the job file open: Click the label file to print. Note Note Use [Ctrl+Click] to select multiple label files to print at one time. Click Print Note Note...
Page 115: Edit Print Options
Job Files Printing a Job File Edit Print Options To change the number of copies or the side of the label file to print, edit the print options. Select the label file whose print options you want to change. Click Edit Print Option In the Labels to print section, you have the option to print File label copies or All labels.
Page 116: Details
Job Files Close a Job File In the Side to Print field, click the radio button of the desired option. Note Note The Side to Print field only activates if the selected label file is using a part number that allows 2-sided printing. Likewise, the Second Side field activates only if Side 2 is selected in the Side to Print field.
Page 117: Delete A Job File
Job Files Delete a Job File Delete a Job File You can permanently delete a job file from Manage Job, Open dialog box, or from Windows Explorer. To delete a job file from Manage Job Files: Choose Tools>Manage Jobs. In the directory displayed on the left, click the folder containing the job file to delete. In the list of job files, click the file to delete.
Page 118: Favorite Job Files
Job Files Favorite Job Files Favorite Job Files If there are a number of job files that you use often, add them to a Favorites list for easy access. Add to Favorites To add job files to Favorites: Choose Tools>Manage Jobs. In the directory tree on the left side, click the directory name containing the files that you want to open.
Page 119: View Favorite Job Files
Job Files Favorite Job Files View Favorite Job Files To view the job files in Favorites: Click the Favorites tab in the Manage Jobs window. Search for Job Files If you have many job files stored in different directories, it may be difficult to locate all of them.
Page 120 Job Files Favorite Job Files Search Options There are three ways you can search for job files: By Job File Name, By Label File within a Job file, or by creation/modification date within a Job File. You can search by one, two, or all three by clicking the specific option boxes in the Search Criteria field.
Page 121 Job Files Favorite Job Files To search for a particular label file based on the part number used for those labels: Click Part radio button. In the Part field, click the down arrow and select the part number used for the labels. Search by Date Created or Modified To search by date the file was created or modified: Click Search by date created or modified option box.
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Page 123: Managing Custom Parts
Managing Custom Parts Creating a Custom Part Managing Custom Parts Custom parts are user-defined label parts. These parts can be based on factory created stock parts or completely original, defined by the user. Creating a Custom Part To create a custom part: Choose Tools>Manage Custom Parts.
Page 124 Managing Custom Parts Creating a Custom Part You can add or subtract columns and rows to the label by clicking the Add Column/Delete Column buttons or Add Row/Delete Row buttons. Adjust the Vertical Gap to provide more or less space between rows. Adjust the Horizontal Gap to provide more or less space between columns.
Page 125: Zones
Managing Custom Parts Creating a Custom Part Zones A Zone divides a label into sub-regions. Zones are used for two purposes: To define the label layout To customize the label part by defining additional printable or non-printable areas. To add a zone to a custom part number: Click Zones tab.
Page 126 Managing Custom Parts Creating a Custom Part When zones are moved in front or behind each other, the zone order in the Zone Number field changes. The zone in front will display at the bottom of the Zone Number field. The zone in back will display at the top of the Zone Number field.
Page 127: Export Custom Parts
Managing Custom Parts Import Custom Parts Export Custom Parts To share your custom part with others, you must export it. To export a custom part: On the Manage Custom Parts screen, select the custom part you want to export. Click Export Using common Windows Browse procedures, find your organization’s directory designated for Custom Parts.
Page 128: Delete Custom Part
Managing Custom Parts Delete Custom Part Delete Custom Part To remove a custom part from your Custom parts list: Choose Tools>Manage Custom Parts. In the Custom Parts list, click the part to remove. Click Delete button Press [Delete] key. Click Yes in the delete confirmation box. The custom part is removed from your list only.
Page 129: Managing Favorite Parts
Managing Favorite Parts Add to Favorites Managing Favorite Parts You can combine often used media parts into a Favorites list, for ease of creating new label files. Add to Favorites To create a Favorites list: Choose Tools, Manage Favorite Parts. In the Master Parts List, click the part number you want to add to your favorites list.
Page 130: Searching Favorites
Managing Favorite Parts Remove from Favorites Searching Favorites To narrow the Master Parts list to a few parts, use the filter at the top of the screen. To filter the parts list: In By Part Name: field, if you know the name/number of the part you want to use, enter it in this field.
Page 131: Using Favorites
Managing Favorite Parts Using Favorites Using Favorites To use parts from your Favorites, when creating a new label file, on the Create New dialog box: Click the Favorites tab. From the list of favorites, click the part number you want to use. Click OK.
Page 133: Manage Printer/Part Pairings
Manage Printer/Part Pairings Manage Printer/Part Pairings You can pair a printer and label part so whenever you print the specified part, by default it prints to its paired printer. You can also set the corrective offsets for that printer. To set Printer/Parts Pairing: Choose Tools>Manage Printer/Part Pairings On the Master tab, use the Filter to narrow the list of part numbers.
Page 134 Manage Printer/Part Pairings If custom part numbers have been added to LabelMark (see Managing Custom Parts on page 102), to pair a custom part with a printer: On the Manage Printer/Part Pairings screen, click Custom tab. Repeat preceding Steps 2 through 8. LabelMark 5.0 User’s Manual...
Page 135: Data Import/Export
Data Import/Export Adding External Data Data Import/Export You can place data from an external source (external to LabelMark) on your labels. This data can exist in a text file, a spreadsheet program, or an external database. Adding External Data To add external data to your labels: Choose Insert>External Data.
Page 136 Data Import/Export Adding External Data Note Note If a Text File, select the Delimiter character that is used to separate the fields. Click Select File Using standard Windows Explorer procedures, locate and select the external file to import, then click Open. Click Next.
Page 137 Data Import/Export Adding External Data In the Available Columns section, select the columns of data that you want to import, then click the right-pointing arrow The wizard automatically selects all fields on a worksheet. To limit the columns of data to just a few, in the Selected Columns section, click the fields that you DO NOT want to include, then click the left-pointing arrow When finished, click Finish...
Page 138: Advanced Options (For Importing Data)
Data Import/Export Advanced Options (for importing data). Advanced Options (for importing data). Advanced Data Import options enable you to position data on the label and indicate if you want data placed on the label in text or barcode format. It also allows you to save the configuration as a scheme, for later use.
Page 139 Data Import/Export Advanced Options (for importing data). Click the column on which you want to change the element. Click the desired element (text or barcode) in the Visual Element toolbar. Note Note For a larger display, click Edit in a New Window button. This presents a larger screen to view the element changes.
Page 140: Queries
Data Import/Export Advanced Options (for importing data). Queries To add specific records of a database or spreadsheet to your labels, you must query the external data file. Querying is the function used to filter or abstract specific records from the data file and is presented in the form of 3-part statement consisting of the field containing the data you want to filter, a relational operator, and the sample data.
Page 141 Data Import/Export Advanced Options (for importing data). To filter records in the database or spreadsheet, perform a query on the Filter Your Records window: Click the down arrow in Field and select the column on which you want to filter data. In the Operator field, click the down arrow and select the appropriate relational operator.
Page 142: Sorting
Data Import/Export Advanced Options (for importing data). To create a complex query, before completing Step 4 above: In the And/Or field, click the down arrow and select either AND or OR, depending on how you want to write the query. Click Add.
Page 143 Data Import/Export Advanced Options (for importing data). Click Ascending (A-Z, 0-9) or Descending (Z-A, 9-0) radio button, depending on the order you want the sorted data to display. For a secondary or tertiary sort: In the Then By field, click the down arrow and select the second or third field on which to sort.
Page 144 Data Import/Export Advanced Options (for importing data). The default is to use all records. However, if the query results are large and you only want to use some of the data: Click Select individual records. In the displayed list, click the records to use. Note Note Use [Ctrl+Click] or [Shift+Click] to select more than one record.
Page 145: Save Data Import Scheme
Data Import/Export Advanced Options (for importing data). Save Data Import Scheme You may want to save the data import scheme for future use, especially if the same data import configuration will be used on multiple label designs. This saves you time the next instance. You may also want to save the scheme for use by other users.
Page 146: Using A Data Import Scheme
Data Import/Export Using a Data Import Scheme Using a Data Import Scheme To apply a saved data import scheme: Choose Insert>External Data. On the Data Import Wizard, click Use one of the following previously defined data import schemes. Click the desire import scheme. Click Finish.
Page 147: Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Visio Microsoft Visio You can create labels using Microsoft Visio drawings or text. This data is exported to LabelMark from inside the Visio program. Selected Data To export selected data from a Visio drawing: Open the Visio drawing containing the items to export. Using the lasso technique, select the items to be exported.
Page 148 Microsoft Visio To use only part of the image selected, in the image viewing area, select the portion of the image you want (the image is within the thin blue lines – the mouse must stay within the lines in order to select), then click Crop. This takes just the selected portion of the image. If you selected the wrong part or the selection was not as accurate as you would like, click [Deselect] OR click some other part of the drawing that was not in the selection.
Page 149: Export All Text Items
Microsoft Visio If you want to save the file with a name other than the generic name, highlight the generic file name and type the unique name directly over it. (Use Browse to locate the directory in which you want to save the file, following normal Windows procedures.) Exported data is bound (linked) to each other.
Page 150 Microsoft Visio All the individual text added to a specific field on the Selected fields side of the dialog box will display as one object on the label. To have specific text display as different objects on the label, separate them from each other by adding fields to the Selected Fields section. To add a different field: Click Add Field, then click the text in the page lists to be added to that field and click >.
Page 151 Microsoft Visio To remove data on a field: In the Selected Fields section, click the field tab containing the data you want to remove. On the field tab, click the data to be removed. Click < , OR, if you want to remove all the data on the field tab, click <<. The added field remains (maintaining the sequence numbers), but the field is blank.
Page 152 Microsoft Visio If the data does not fit on the label, the next screen will indicate there are errors. If an item does not fit, on the Check for Errors window, click Autofit All. If Autofit All does not clear the error, click Back, then reposition the offending item. Click Next to advance.
Page 153 Microsoft Visio On the Process Data screen, to save the file with a name other than the generic name, highlight the generic file name and type the unique name directly over it. (Use Browse to locate the directory in which you want to save the file, following normal Windows procedures.) When finished, click Finish.
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Page 155: Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel Just as you can import data from an Excel spreadsheet while in LabelMark (see Data Import, page 117), you can also export the spreadsheet data to LabelMark from inside the Excel program. To export data to LabelMark from Excel: Open the Excel spreadsheet containing the data you want to export.
Page 156 Microsoft Excel To export only certain rows of information from a particular field: In the Source section, click the + in front of the Field number/name you want to expand. Click the particular data in the field, then click >. Repeat the above procedure for as many data items in the field that you need.
Page 157 Microsoft Excel To remove data on a field: In the Selected Fields section, click the field tab containing the data you want to remove. On the field tab, click the data to be removed. Click < , OR, if you want to remove all the data on the field tab, click <<. The added field remains (maintaining the sequence numbers), but the field is blank.
Page 158 Microsoft Excel If you added more fields, the fields are displayed as separate entities. You can position them at different areas of the label. To reposition the fields, click a field to display handles. Drag to the desired position on the label. Repeat for each field. To display the field as a barcode (rather than text): Click the field object to change.
Page 159 Microsoft Excel When exporting from Excel, each data item on the added field tab displays on a different label. Therefore, the number of labels generated will reflect the number of data (text) items added to the fields. If multiple fields are used, the field with the largest amount of text added will determine how many labels will generate.
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Page 161: Autocad
AutoCAD AutoCAD You can place AutoCAD drawings on labels in LabelMark by either exporting directly from AutoCAD or importing from LabelMark. To import an AutoCAD drawing from within LabelMark: Choose Insert>/AutoCAD Object. To access the drawing, click Open Drawing. Using common Windows Browser procedures, locate the drawing you want to import. Click Next.
Page 162 AutoCAD If you selected the wrong part or the selection wasn’t as accurate as you would like, click Deselect OR click some other part of the drawing that was not in the selection. To place the image back to its original selection, click Reset. (If the data selected will not fit on the label part selected, the data will display in red.
Page 163: Export All Text Items
AutoCAD Export All Text Items You can export CAD drawings to LabelMark from within the AutoCAD program. To export data: If you want to export all text elements of the AutoCAD drawing (all data on all pages): Click the LM button.
Page 164 AutoCAD All data moved to the Selected fields section will display as one label object. To separate the data from each other: Click Add Field, then click the item in the page lists to be added to that field and click >. To move to the different fields, click above the field list.
Page 165 AutoCAD If you selected WireMark format, the different fields of data are repeated down the label. If you selected Allow Graphical Label Design, the fields are displayed as separate entities. You can position them at different areas of the label. Figure 1 •...
Page 166: Export Current Selection
On the Process Data screen, indicate if you want to save the label file with the exported data. If you want to save the file with a name other than the generic name, highlight the generic file name and type the unique name directly over it. (Use Browse to locate the directory in which you want to save the file, following normal Windows procedures.) When finished, click Finish.
Page 167: Manage Data Import Schemes
Manage Data Import Schemes Edit a Scheme Manage Data Import Schemes You can change the parameters or query definitions of a stored Data Import Scheme. Edit a Scheme To edit the scheme: Choose Tools>Manage Data Import Schemes. Click the scheme you want to edit. The layout specifics of that particular scheme is displayed on the right side of the screen.
Page 168: Create New Scheme
Manage Data Import Schemes Apply to Label File When you get to the Save Data Import Scheme screen, you can choose to save the changes under the same name OR give the scheme a different name, thereby creating a new scheme. To save the edited scheme as a new scheme: Highlight the name in the File Name field.
Page 169: Manage Data Serialization Schemes
Manage Data Serialization Schemes Edit a Scheme Manage Data Serialization Schemes If you create a number of serialization schemes, you can manage them from outside the Serialization wizard. Managing the schemes allows for creation of new schemes, editing existing schemes, deleting schemes that are no longer of any value, importing schemes from other programs, exporting a scheme to another label part, and applying the scheme to a particular label file.
Page 170: Create New Scheme
Apply to Label File On the Save Serialization Scheme screen, you can choose to save the changes under the same name OR give the scheme a different name, thereby creating a new scheme. To save the edited scheme as a new scheme: Highlight the name in the File Name field.
Page 171: Templates
Templates Create a Template Templates Templates are used to hold common data items that occur on most of your labels, such as company name, hazard words or symbols, etc.) Create a Template Creating a template is similar to creating a label. The difference being that the items placed on a label in the template will be repeated on all labels in the label file and can be locked into place so that they cannot be removed or edited when using the template to create a label file.
Page 172: Use A Template
Templates Use a Template Enter a name for the template. Note Note The template will automatically be saved in the Templates folder of LabelMark. Click Save. Use a Template To use a template to create labels: Choose File>New. Click New In the Create New/Open window, click A new Label File based on an existing Template radio button.
Page 173: Edit A Template
Templates Printing Labels From Templates In the list of templates displayed, click the template to use. Click OK. All the labels in the label file have the template data items in place. Edit a Template To edit a template or to create another template from an established template: Choose File>Open.
Page 174: Application Wizards
Application Wizards Control Panel Labels Application Wizards The following wizards can be found in LabelMark 5.0, Professional edition. • Control Panel Labels • Wire Harness Labels • 110-Block Labels* *The 110-Block label wizard can also be found in LableMark 5.0 Standard edition. Control Panel Labels Use the Control Panel wizard to create labels used on various types of control panels, including wire, face plate, push button, and terminal block.
Page 175 Application Wizards Control Panel Labels You can create any number of control panel labels in any combination (e.g., 2 push buttons, 6 terminal blocks, etc.). However, at least one control panel type has to be selected. You cannot keep all fields at 0. When ready, click Next.
Page 176 Application Wizards Control Panel Labels Repeat for each label file name you want to change. Note Note If, after assigning a new name, you decide you would rather use the previous name, click the Undo button to the right of the file name you want to undo. You can add the new label files to a job file for more efficient processing.
Page 177 Application Wizards Control Panel Labels To create a new job file: After selecting the label files to place in the new job file, click Create a New Job radio button. In the Name: field, enter a name for the job file. Click Finish.
Page 178: Wire Harness Labels
Application Wizards Wire Harness Labels Wire Harness Labels Use the Wire Harness wizard to create labels specific for wire harness applications. To use the Wire Harness wizard: Click New On the Create New/Open dialog box, click Use a wizard to create labels. Click Wire Harness Labels, then click OK.
Page 179 Application Wizards Wire Harness Labels On the Rename Label files screen, you can give the wire harness label files a unique name (as opposed to the generic name temporarily applied). To change the names of the wire harness label files: In the list of label files, click the file whose name you want to change.
Page 180 Application Wizards Wire Harness Labels A message displays indicating that no job file will be created and/or no labels added to a job file. Click Yes to proceed with the creation of the label files but no job file. The labels are displayed on individual label file tabs. LabelMark 5.0 User’s Manual...
Page 181: 110-Block Labels
Application Wizards 110-Block Labels 110-Block Labels The 110-Block label type is based on user-selected pair configurations, with the length of the label determined by the pair type selected. The number and formatting of areas is based on pair configuration and block type selected. In the 110- Block label, the number of areas created is based on the pair configuration selected.
Page 182 Application Wizards 110-Block Labels Note Note A strip is one completed, fully populated label. If multiple strips are added, each additional strip continues the numbering sequence from the last number of the previous strip. Example: When requesting two strips of a 4-pair configuration, the first strip will contain values 1-12, the second strip will contain numbers 13-24.
Page 183 Application Wizards 110-Block Labels In the 110 Block Type:, click the drop down arrow and select the block type desired (i.e., Horizontal or Backbone). Horizontal increments one number per area, based on the start value. In the Start: field, indicate the number with which to start the 110-block sequencing. In the Number of Strips: field, indicate how many strips you need.
Page 184 Application Wizards 110-Block Labels On the Rename Label files screen, you can create the label file under a new, unique name (as opposed to the generic name listed). To give the file a unique name: Highlight the 110 Block generic name. Enter the new name directly over the highlighted generic name.
Page 185 Application Wizards 110-Block Labels To create a new job file: After selecting the label files to place in the new job file, click Create a New Job radio button. In the Name: field, enter a name for the job file. Click Finish.
Page 186: Edit 110-Block Labels
Application Wizards Edit 110-Block Labels If you have chosen the wrong configuration or need to enter additional strips, you can edit the 110-Block serialization through the wizard. To access the wizard: On the label, click one of the label objects containing the 110-block serialization. In the Properties box, click Edit Data Bound Objects.

Brady LabelMark 5.0 User Manual

Introduction

Getting Started

Print a Label File

Formatting a Label

Label Files

Job Files

Managing Custom Parts

Managing Favorite Parts

Manage Printer/Part Pairings

Data Import/Export

Manage Data Import Schemes

Manage Data Serialization Schemes

Templates

Application Wizards

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