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  • Page 1 LabelMark 3.2 User Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Preface ................................1 Copyright and Trademarks ........................1 Technical Support Contact Information.....................1 Getting Started ..............................3 System Requirements ..........................3 Installing LabelMark ..........................3 Upgrading From a Previous Version of LabelMark ..................3 Installing Printer Drivers ...........................4 What’s New ...............................5 LabelMark Documentation ........................5 Online User's Guide Overview ........................6 Quick Start Guide –...
  • Page 4 Table Of Contents Closing a Label File..........................38 Opening an Existing Label File .......................38 Moving Between Open Files ........................38 Advanced LabelMark Techniques ......................39 Modifying a Label Part ..........................39 Creating a Custom Label Part........................41 Deleting a Custom Label Part........................42 Creating Zones on a Label ........................43 Creating a Favorite Label Parts List ......................50 Using a Favorite Part List ........................51 Serializing Labels (Advanced).........................51...
  • Page 5 Table Of Contents Inserting Images............................88 Modifying Images............................89 Inserting Rectangles and Lines ........................89 Modifying Rectangles and Lines ......................89 Importing Data into LabelMark Plus (Simple) ..................90 Importing Data into LabelMark Plus (Advanced) ...................90 Selecting Objects in LabelMark Plus.......................92 Object Toolbar ............................93 Moving an Object ............................93 Resizing an Object...........................94 Deleting an Object ...........................94 Cutting, Copying and Pasting Objects .....................95...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Brady further assumes no liability arising out of the application or use of any product or system described, herein; nor any liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this document.
  • Page 8 LabelMark User Guide Europe Country Phone E-Mail Address France +800 907 107 tsfrance@bradycorp.com Germany, Austria, +49 6103 75 98 451 tsgermany@bradycorp.com Switzerland Italy +39 02 96 28 60 14 tsitaly@bradycorp.com Belgium 0903/99 438 tsbelgium@bradycorp.com Netherlands 0900/0400 439 tsbelgium@bradycorp.com Scandinavia +46 85 90 057 33 tscandinavia@bradycorp.com Spain +33 437 245 234 tsspain@bradycorp.com...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    (replace D: with your CD drive.) 2. Click Install LabelMark. Note: Installation occurs in a new directory (C:\Program Files\Brady\LabelMark 3), so earlier versions of LabelMark (prior to version 3.0) will not be overwritten; however, version 3.2 will overwrite version 3.0.

  • Page 10: Installing Printer Drivers

    PC depending on your needs. Note: The TLS2200® Portable Printer does not require a driver. Note: To install the Brady TLS PC Link™ driver, do not follow the procedure below. Rather, insert the LabelMark CD and click Printer Drivers TLS PC Link.

  • Page 11: What's New

    Rulers – Automatically appear to indicate the height and width of the printable area of the label when you are in Single Label View in LabelMark Plus. LabelMark Documentation Brady provides two sources of documentation for your reference when using LabelMark and LabelMark Plus: •...

  • Page 12: Online User's Guide Overview

    LabelMark User Guide Online User's Guide Overview Select Help User’s Guide to display the LabelMark electronic reference system. Getting Started...

  • Page 13: Quick Start Guide - Creating A Basic Text Label

    Getting Started Quick Start Guide – Creating a Basic Text Label This section guides you through the process of creating a simple text label file. Refer to later sections of this guide for detailed information on working with label files. 1.
  • Page 14 The table sorts in ascending and descending order with repeated clicks. The Part List defaults to Master (all Brady stock parts). If you select Favorite, you will only see Printer types, Part families and Parts in your favorite list (see Creating a Favorite Label Parts List).
  • Page 15 Getting Started 4. Print Labels: Click File Print… (or click the Print icon on the toolbar). The Print dialog box appears. Set the print options (if necessary) and click Print. Getting Started...
  • Page 16 LabelMark User Guide 5. Save Label File: Click File Save… (or click the Save icon on the toolbar). The Save As dialog box appears. Type the file name and click Save. LabelMark displays the default file location. You may change to a different folder or change the default location (see Changing User Defaults).

  • Page 17: Labelmark Overview

    LabelMark Overview Label Editor Screen When you create or open a label file, the label editor screen appears. It includes the following: • Menus and toolbars. • The editor displays the labels approximately as they will print. • The dashed lines show the size of the text. The gray hatch marks represent a partial line(s) of text –...

  • Page 18: Standard Toolbar

    LabelMark User Guide Standard Toolbar The Standard toolbar is for editing at the document level. Icon Description New – Creates a new label file (menu equivalent: File New…) DataComm File Creation Wizard – Provides the corresponding parts lists (organized by output type) for specific datacomm labeling applications (menu equivalent: File New DataComm File (Wizard)...

  • Page 19: Format Toolbar

    LabelMark Overview Format Toolbar The Format toolbar allows you to change the font and alignment of text items on a label. Icon/Box Description/Values Font – Sets font type (menu equivalent: Format Font…) Font Size – Sets font size (menu equivalent: Format Font…) Font Resize –...

  • Page 20: Action Toolbar

    LabelMark User Guide Action Toolbar The Action toolbar is for editing at the label level. Icon Description Select All Labels – selects all labels with data in the open file (menu equivalent: Edit Select All) WireMark – duplicates all lines of text as many times as they will fit on the label (menu equivalent: Format WireMark) Simple Serialization –...
  • Page 21 LabelMark Overview • Multiple Label View You will see as many labels in the file that will fit on your screen. Select the last label in the file and press Tab to create a new label. • Two-Sided SleeveView When working with a two-sided printable sleeve, you can display either side or both sides. The Two-Sided Sleeve toolbar is disabled for other label parts.
  • Page 22 LabelMark User Guide Rotation View The Rotation View icon is located in the upper left corner of the display screen in LabelMark Plus. By clicking the icon, you can rotate the view by 90-degree increments. (In LabelMark, go to Format Rotate...and select the desired rotation view.) The label will subsequently display the corresponding orientation.

  • Page 23: Label Navigation Toolbar

    LabelMark Overview Label Navigation Toolbar The Label Navigation toolbar appears when you display the single label view. Icon Description First and Previous – jumps to the first label in the file or the previous label in the file. You can also press Shift+Home to go to the first label.

  • Page 24: Changing User Defaults

    The language setting will take effect the next time you start LabelMark. Designate a flip character to use with the flip-flop feature. Note: Do not use a character you might use elsewhere in your label files. Select the COM port for TLS2200 printer (the Brady portable thermal transfer printer). LabelMark Overview...
  • Page 25 LabelMark Overview • Refresh tab options (refresh data from an external source): Select the desired Date/TimeRefreshOptions to refresh manually (this is the default setting), or to refresh automatically upon either opening or printing a file. Select the desired Imported Data Refresh Options to refresh manually, or to refresh automatically upon either opening or printing a file.

  • Page 27: Basic Labelmark Techniques

    Basic LabelMark Techniques Creating a New Label File To create a new label file: Follow the steps in Quick Start Guide – Creating a Basic Text Label. Creating a New Label Using the DataComm Wizard The DataComm File Creation Wizard (available only in LabelMark™) guides you to the correct part to use for your specific datacomm labeling application.
  • Page 28 LabelMark User Guide Standard Output Selecting one of the Standard output types will take you to a Label Part page. The Subcategory field filters the parts within the output type selected on the previous page. The Printer Type field selection further filters the list of parts within the selected output type and subcategory.
  • Page 29 Basic LabelMark Techniques Specialty Output Selecting Horizontal Link Output (the only available sub-category) from the Specialty category will take you to the Workstation Label Part page, which will prompt you to identify the label part to use for the workstation portion of the horizontal link. (A graphic in the upper right corner of the page shows which of the two portions of the link you are working on.) The Subcategory field shows the subcategories from the Workstation Labels output group.
  • Page 30 All Output Selecting All Brady Labels allows you to see the entire list of Brady parts, and filter them according to printer type. By default, you cannot add a part to the database as all available parts are listed here.

  • Page 31: Datacomm Wizard Parts Sub-Categories

    Basic LabelMark Techniques DataComm Wizard Parts Sub-Categories Output Type Sub-Categories Cable Labels 2 Pair Filter 4 Pair STP, 25 Pair Copper 4 Pair UTP, CAT 5, CAT 5E 50 Pair Copper, 100 Pair Copper Backbone Cable Cable Bundles and Tags Fiber Strands Power and Ground Tags Workstation Labels...

  • Page 32: Formatting Text

    LabelMark User Guide Formatting Text In LabelMark, formatting is done at the line level. Formatting is applied to the entire selected line(s) of text. There are several ways to format text: • Set text formatting globally by using the Format Tab within the User Defaults settings (Tools User Defaults…).
  • Page 33 Basic LabelMark Techniques Note: This global formatting can be overwritten on individual labels by utilizing any of the following options: Click the line of text to select it (or use Ctrl + click to select multiple lines) and go to the Format Menu.

  • Page 34: Wiremarking Labels

    LabelMark User Guide WireMarking Labels When you WireMark a label(s), text copies down the label as many times as it will fit. To create WireMarked labels: 1. Enter text on the label(s). 2. Select the label(s) you want to WireMark (see Selecting Text and Labels) 3.

  • Page 35: Modifying Serialization

    Basic LabelMark Techniques 2. Click the Serialization icon on the Action toolbar. 3. Enter data values: Text or Barcode – Only in LabelMark Plus; select if you want to create text or a barcode. Serial type – Select the type of serialization from the list (see Serialization Types Table for details).

  • Page 36: Inserting Date And Time Information

    LabelMark User Guide Inserting Date and Time Information To insert date/time information into your label(s): 1. Click the desired location on the label to place the date/time information. LabelMark Plus Note: In LabelMark Plus, select the Text icon before clicking the desired location.

  • Page 37: Modifying Date And Time Information

    Basic LabelMark Techniques 5. Click OK to add the date/time string to your label(s). To manually refresh the date and time: • Go to Tools Refresh Date/Time each time you wish to refresh the date and time. To automatically have the date and time refresh either each time you open a file, each time you print a file, or both: •...
  • Page 38 LabelMark User Guide Note: Even if you used a wizard to create the linked objects, you will not see the wizard when you edit a linked object. You will see a multi-tab dialog box (see the advanced serialization example below) that lets you make all the necessary changes to the objects. 3.

  • Page 39: Selecting Text And Labels

    Basic LabelMark Techniques Selecting Text and Labels You can select, edit, copy and format text and labels. The selection determines if the formatting comes along when you paste. The following table lists selection items, how to select them and paste characteristics: Item To select…...

  • Page 40: Copying And Pasting Text And Labels

    LabelMark User Guide Copying and Pasting Text and Labels Note: The command multiplier is also useful for copying text or labels (see Repeating Common Commands). To copy text and labels: 1. Select the data (see Selecting Text and Labels). 2. Click the Copy icon on the Standard toolbar.

  • Page 41: Repeating Common Commands

    Basic LabelMark Techniques Repeating Common Commands The Command Multiplier repeats certain commands the specified number of times. It’s useful when inserting or deleting a large number of labels or when copying a number of labels or objects. To use the Command Multiplier: 1.

  • Page 42: Finding And Replacing

    LabelMark User Guide 4. Determine the labels to be affected: Copies: – The number of times the selected Action will occur. Start at label: – The label number to start the action on. Apply action to: – Select a radio button to determine if you want to perform the action on every label or to skip over labels.

  • Page 43: Selecting A Different Label Part

    Basic LabelMark Techniques Selecting a Different Label Part LabelMark allows you to switch to a different label part (within the same part family) after you create your label file. This eliminates the need to start over should you decide on a label part other than the one you used to create the file.

  • Page 44: Closing A Label File

    LabelMark User Guide File extensions and default locations vary depending on file type. Extension File Type File Location * LabelMark file C:\Program Files\Brady\LabelMark 3\Files LabelMark template C:\Program Files\Brady\LabelMark 3\Templates LabelMark Plus file C:\Program Files\Brady\LabelMark 3\Files LabelMark Plus template C:\Program Files\Brady\LabelMark 3\Templates Refer to Changing User Defaults for information on changing file locations.

  • Page 45: Advanced Labelmark Techniques

    Modifying a Label Part LabelMark contains an extensive list of master Brady parts. However, you may need to modify an existing label part. The Label Part Setup feature allows you to do this by setting the label size, margins, etc.
  • Page 46 Click Apply to File to use the modified part only in the current file. You will not see your custom part along with the master Brady parts the next time you create a new label file. The system adds an asterisk to the part in the status bar to indicate it is modified.

  • Page 47: Creating A Custom Label Part

    Advanced LabelMark Techniques 5. Click Close when finished. Creating a Custom Label Part To create a new label part from scratch: 1. Click the Label Part Setup icon on the Standard toolbar. 2. Click the Create New Part tab. LabelMark displays the settings for the active part (irrelevant settings for the displayed part are disabled).

  • Page 48: Deleting A Custom Label Part

    LabelMark User Guide Enter the dimensions as shown in the example below and then select Rotated so your labels will print properly. A – Top margin B – Left margin C – Horizontal gap D – Vertical gap E – Label width F –...

  • Page 49: Creating Zones On A Label

    Advanced LabelMark Techniques 2. Click the Delete Part tab. 3. Select the Printer type and Part family options for the part you want to delete. 4. Click the custom label part in the list (use Ctrl+click or Shift+click to select more than one part). 5.
  • Page 50 LabelMark User Guide Single label zone – rectangle only By selecting this option, you will be able to enter the desired rectangle parameters in the fields shown in the screen below. 1. Once you have entered all dimensions, click Save Part to Database. 2.
  • Page 51 Advanced LabelMark Techniques Single label zone – other shape By selecting this option, you will be able to create a shape for an individual label zone other than a basic rectangle. 1. Click Add/Edit Label Zones. The screen will display as follows, allowing you to select one of four shapes and define the shape, type, and zone area parameters for the individual zone: Advanced LabelMark Techniques...
  • Page 52 LabelMark User Guide 2. Click Apply to set the zone and view its layout in the preview area in the upper right section of the screen, and to adjust dimensions if necessary. 3. Click OK to select the new label zone. 4.
  • Page 53 Advanced LabelMark Techniques 1. Click Add/Edit Label Zones. The screen will display as follows, allowing you to select and define up to four label zones. 2. In the Label zone drop-down menu, select the zone (1,2,3, or 4) that you want to define. Note: You can navigate between the zones to modify them using this drop-down menu.
  • Page 54 LabelMark User Guide 4. From the Type menu, select Printable or Non-Printable. Note: Designating a zone as Non-Printable makes it unavailable for object placement, i.e., used for clear or open sections of self-laminating labels, tags, etc. 5. Set the parameters for the specified zone in the Zone Area field, including Width, Height, X Offset, and Y Offset.
  • Page 55 Advanced LabelMark Techniques 7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each zone you want to create. Click OK when you have completed setting all zones and their parameters. 8. Click Save Part to Database. Name the part in the Label part field and click OK. Note: This will create a new custom label part that you can use in other label files;...

  • Page 56: Creating A Favorite Label Parts List

    LabelMark User Guide Creating a Favorite Label Parts List To create a list of your favorite (most commonly used) label parts: 1. Select Tools Favorite Parts List… 2. Select the Printer type and Part family to display in the Master parts list. 3.

  • Page 57: Using A Favorite Part List

    Advanced LabelMark Techniques Using a Favorite Part List Once you create a favorite list, you have the option to select from that list when you create a file. 1. From the Welcome or New screen, select Favorite from the Part List. To default to your favorite list, change the default Part list (see Changing User Defaults).
  • Page 58 LabelMark User Guide 3. Create each component string: Refer to Serializing Labels (Simple) for details on the basic options. Select the Priority # to set the order in which the component strings will increment or decrement: Values are 0-10. Priority 0 serializes independent of other strings. A higher priority string will reach its ending value before a lower priority string starts to increment (e.g.
  • Page 59 Advanced LabelMark Techniques 4. Review and modify the composite string: To change the order of the component strings: click the row selector button to the left of the string and then click the button to move the string up or down in the list. To delete a component string: click the row selector button to the left of the string and click button.
  • Page 60 LabelMark User Guide 5. Set final options (as needed): Refer to Serializing Labels (Simple) for details. 6. Click Finished to serialize the labels. See Working with Linked Objects to edit the serialization, if necessary. Advanced LabelMark Techniques...

  • Page 61: Serialization Types Table

    Advanced LabelMark Techniques Serialization Types Table Note: These serialization types are applicable for simple and advanced serialization, but not for 110/BIX Block serialization. Serial Type Description Decimal Decimal (0-9) serialization. (Base 10) Hexadecimal (Base 16) 0-F numeric serialization: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, etc.

  • Page 62: 110 Block, Bix Block And Patch Panel Parts

    LabelMark User Guide 110 Block, BIX Block and Patch Panel Parts LabelMark allows you to customize formats for printing 110 Block, BIX Block and Patch Panel labels. The parts used for these are: Label Type Printer Type Part Number Laser LAT-177 3 Pair (110 Block) LAT-177 4 Pair (110 Block) LAT-177 5 Pair (110 Block)
  • Page 63 Advanced LabelMark Techniques 3. Select the appropriate 110 Block part from the parts list (see 110 Block, BIX Block and Patch Panel Parts) and click OK. 4. Use the serialization function. Select Tools Serialization 110/BIX Block… To perform a 110/BIX Block horizontal serialization: Select 110/BIX Horizontal as the serialization Type.

  • Page 64: Setting Continuous Label And Terminal Block Options

    LabelMark User Guide Setting Continuous Label and Terminal Block Options Keep the following in mind when working with continuous labels and terminal blocks: • When printing terminal blocks on a dot matrix or thermal printer, you can only print one page at a time.
  • Page 65 Advanced LabelMark Techniques Left to Right Insert All – Inserts a flipped version next to the original. This option doubles the number of labels. Before After Remove Flip Character – Deletes the flip character from the selected label(s) after you have performed your left-to-right flip-flop.
  • Page 66 LabelMark User Guide Top to Bottom Insert All – Inserts a flipped version next to the original. This option doubles the number of labels. Before After Advanced LabelMark Techniques...

  • Page 67: Printing Label Files

    Printing Label Files Printing a Label File Note: To change your printer, see Selecting a Printer or Changing User Defaults. To print a label file: 1. Display the Print dialog box: To print without previewing your file, click Print on the Standard toolbar. Or, to preview your file before printing, click Preview on the Standard toolbar: Click Next and Prev to scroll through the pages in your file.

  • Page 68: Selecting Print Ranges

    LabelMark User Guide Skip previously printed labels on sheet fed parts by using the Label Saver Option. Enter the Row and Column number you want to begin printing on. To set the options for a two-sided sleeve part, see Setting Two-Sided Sleeve Print Options. 4.
  • Page 69 Printing Label Files • Click Add Range. LabelMark adds your range to the Range Selection table and updates the Total Labels field. • Repeat this process to add up to 10 ranges to a file. Note: Ranges print in the order they were added.

  • Page 70: Setting Two-Sided Sleeve Print Options

    LabelMark User Guide Setting Two-Sided Sleeve Print Options When printing a two-sided sleeve you will follow the standard print procedure (see Printing a Label File), but you will have a few additional print options. To set the Two-Sided Sleeve print options (in the Print dialog box): •...

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting Printer And Part Problems

    Printing Label Files 2. Select the printer Name from the list. 3. Leave the system default for Orientation since LabelMark will set it. 4. Set the Properties if necessary. Note: With some operating systems (or some printer drivers) you must set printer properties in the windows Control Panel.

  • Page 73: Creating And Using Templates

    Creating and Using Templates Creating a Template A template is a saved label format that allows you to have static data (e.g. logos and unchangeable text) as well as fields for variable data entry that are located at fixed locations on the label. You can create templates in both LabelMark and LabelMark Plus.

  • Page 74: Template Toolbar

    LabelMark User Guide Autosize text and barcodes to be used for variable data entry when the data size is not of a fixed length. Autosize items are unlocked by default and grow to accommodate the data. If you do not Autosize an item, data cannot exceed the length of the placeholder text you entered when you created the template.

  • Page 75: Creating A Label File From A Template

    Creating and Using Templates 2. Select the template you want to edit and click Open: 3. Follow the instructions in Creating a Template and Template Toolbar to modify the template. 4. Select File Save to save the updated template. 5. Select File Close to close the template.

  • Page 76: Importing Data Into A File Based On A Template

    LabelMark User Guide Type barcode data in barcode fields. Variable data entry locations in a file based on a LabelMark Plus template 5. Save your label file (see Saving a File for details). Note: You cannot add any other objects to a label file created with a template. Additionally, not all label files created from templates made in previous versions of LabelMark will be useable in Version 3.2.

  • Page 77: Importing Files

    Importing Files Data Import Overview LabelMark and LabelMark Plus allow you to import data from other sources, either simply or by using more advanced settings. Using Simple import, you collect data by type, source, and ordered field only. Using Advanced import, you start by performing simple data import, and have additional options of filtering, sorting, SQL query editing, and individual record selection with results preview and layout options.
  • Page 78 LabelMark User Guide 5. Select the data source and data criteria, and import the data: Text file: Select Text from the drop-down menu. Click Select Data Source and find the ASCII text file. Click Open. Select the Delimiter. The Table field displays as Text Import Data. Select the fields to include in the import: Fields are column headings in the import data.
  • Page 79 Importing Files Other data source: If you are importing from a database other than Access, enter the necessary Other data source information (see Importing Data From a Database). Importing Files...
  • Page 80 LabelMark User Guide To manually refresh data: • Go to Tools Refresh Imported Data. To automatically have data refresh either each time you open a file, each time you print a file, or both: • Go to Tools User Defaults Refresh Imported Data Refresh Options and define your settings.

  • Page 81: Importing Data Into Label Files (Advanced)

    Importing Files Importing Data into Label Files (Advanced) To import data into a label file using advanced features: 1. Create or open a label file. 2. Select the starting point for the import by clicking the desired label. Note: In LabelMark the import data appears alone on a text line. You cannot combine the import data with other text.
  • Page 82 LabelMark User Guide Excel or Lotus 123 spreadsheet file or Access database file: Click Browse. Select the spreadsheet file and click Open. Other data source: If you are importing from a database other than Access, enter the necessary Other data source information (see Importing Data From a Database).
  • Page 83 Importing Files Select the fields to include in the import: Fields are column headings in the import data. Change the import order by selecting a field and clicking Select a field and click Delete Field to exclude it from the import. Click Restore All Fields to restore all deleted fields.
  • Page 84 LabelMark User Guide 8. Sort the data (if desired) and click Next: Select the fields you want to sort by and the direction for each sort. 9. Manually edit the SQL statement (if desired) and click Next: Warning: Refrain from editing the query string unless you are skilled with SQL. You cannot filter, sort, etc.
  • Page 85 Importing Files 10. Review the resulting data and click Next. If the results are not what you expect, click Back and modify the import settings. 11. Set layout options (as needed) and click Finish. See Serializing Labels (Simple) for descriptions of the options.

  • Page 86: Importing Into A Two-Sided Sleeve

    LabelMark User Guide Note: You can set a default data source under the Data Import tab in the User Defaults settings. Importing Into a Two-Sided Sleeve When importing data into a two-sided sleeve label file, you have the option to automatically copy the contents of the first side of the sleeve to the second side.

  • Page 87: Importing Data From A Database

    Importing Files • Excel™ or Lotus 1-2-3™ spreadsheet – A Microsoft® Excel™ or Lotus 1-2-3™ spreadsheet consists of a heading row followed by the import data. The import wizard allows you to select the specific worksheet to use if there is more than one in the file. The following is an example of an Excel™...

  • Page 88: Filtering Import Data

    LabelMark User Guide For an ODBC data source: Specify the data source (if your data source is not listed, use the Data Sources tool in the Windows® Control Panel to create one). Enter logon information. Click Test Connection to confirm the provider, data source and logon information. Click OK.
  • Page 89 Importing Files Select the Operator from the list: The field is the same as the value <> The field is not the same as the value > The field is numerically larger than the value < The field is numerically smaller than the value >= The field is numerically larger or the same as the value <=...

  • Page 90: Formatting Import Data

    LabelMark User Guide • This example imports panels from A-East and A-West: Field Operator Value AND/OR Panel 'A-East' Panel 'A-West' • The IN operator offers a concise way to handle a long list of values: Field Operator Value AND/OR Panel ('A-East', 'A-West') The list is enclosed in parentheses and each member of the list is in single quotes.

  • Page 91: Working With Objects - Labelmark Plus

    Working With Objects - LabelMark Plus LabelMark vs. LabelMark Plus You can create and edit your label files in one of two applications: LabelMark or LabelMark Plus. • LabelMark is the standard application for text-only labels – similar to "line mode" in version 2.x. Editing attributes are set on a line-by-line basis.

  • Page 92: Modifying Text

    LabelMark User Guide Modifying Text To edit and format existing text in LabelMark Plus: 1. Select the Text icon on the Draw toolbar. 2. Click the text object you want to edit. 3. Type your updated information. 4. See Formatting Text for details on formatting a text object. Note: To format all of the text objects within a text block at once, click it with the Select tool.

  • Page 93: Modifying Barcodes

    Working With Objects - LabelMark Plus Modifying Barcodes To edit an existing barcode in LabelMark Plus: 1. Select the barcode object using the Select tool. 2. Click the Properties icon and click the Barcode tab (or right-click on the barcode object and scroll to Properties to get to the barcode tab).

  • Page 94: Inserting Images

    LabelMark User Guide If you are modifying a DataMatrix (2-D) barcode, a dialog with the following fields appears: The following table describes the 2-D-specific fields: Property Field Description Character Set Setting for the symbol's allowable character set, i.e., numeric, uppercase, punctuation, ASCII, or combinations thereof Error Correction Code Setting for the readability detail of the symbol (higher value...

  • Page 95: Modifying Images

    Working With Objects - LabelMark Plus Modifying Images To edit an existing image in LabelMark Plus: 1. Select the image object using the Select tool. 2. Click the Properties icon. Property Field Description Position The location of the image from the top-left corner of the label (the top-left corner of a label is 0, 0) Size The height and width of the image...

  • Page 96: Importing Data Into Labelmark Plus (Simple)

    LabelMark User Guide Importing Data into LabelMark Plus (Simple) Importing data into LabelMark Plus and LabelMark is similar with a few exceptions: LabelMark Plus allows you to import text along with barcode data and it allows you to better control which data fills each object in the label file.
  • Page 97 Working With Objects - LabelMark Plus 6. Select the data file and click OK: Select the ASCII text file, Excel™ or Lotus 1-2-3™ spreadsheet file, or Access™ database file to import and click Open, or If you are importing from a database other than Access, enter the necessary Other data source information (see Importing Data From a Database).

  • Page 98: Selecting Objects In Labelmark Plus

    LabelMark User Guide Selecting Objects in LabelMark Plus The items placed on a label in LabelMark Plus are objects. Objects include text, barcodes, images, lines and rectangles. To select an object: • Use the Select tool to click the object you wish to edit. •...

  • Page 99: Object Toolbar

    Working With Objects - LabelMark Plus Object Toolbar The Object toolbar allows you to manipulate objects (text, barcodes, images, rectangles and lines) in LabelMark Plus. First select the object you want to modify and then select the appropriate Object toolbar button. Icon Description Symbology –...

  • Page 100: Resizing An Object

    LabelMark User Guide Resizing an Object Note: You cannot resize text and barcode objects. They grow based on their data. There are two ways to resize the selected object in LabelMark Plus: • Click the Properties icon , type your desired Width and Height and click OK. •...

  • Page 101: Cutting, Copying And Pasting Objects

    Working With Objects - LabelMark Plus Cutting, Copying and Pasting Objects Note: You can copy and paste text between LabelMark and LabelMark Plus. However, you cannot copy and paste other objects (barcodes, images, rectangles and lines) from LabelMark Plus into LabelMark. To cut or copy and paste an object(s) in LabelMark Plus: 1.

  • Page 103: Symbols Guide

    Symbols Guide Symbol Library The following images were installed to the C:\Program Files\Brady\LabelMark 3\Images folder for use with LabelMark Plus. These images were provided solely for your convenience and you are responsible for their use. If you plan to use an agency's mark, please obtain their approval.
  • Page 104 LabelMark User Guide Symbols Guide...
  • Page 105 Symbols Guide Symbols Guide...

  • Page 107: Index

    Index BIX block part numbers ..........52 110 block serialization..........52 part numbers ..........52 serialization ..........52 center horizontal............. 88 2-D barcodes ..........82, 83 vertical ............88 change Access database part for existing file ........36 import data from ...........77 printer for existing file ......... 36 import data types ..........76 close action toolbar ..........14...
  • Page 108 LabelMark User Guide label ..............14 delete line..............14 custom part ..........42 object ............14, 90 labels with command multiplier ....34 text..............33 object ............89 copyright information ........1 documentation create how to use online user's guide ....... 6 custom part ...........41 image guide ...........
  • Page 109 Index LabelMark application........3 modify existing ..........84 save...............36 select ............87 filter import data ..........78 import data find text............35 filter ............. 78 first label (go to)..........17 format ............80 flip-flop from database..........77 designate flip character.........18 into file based on template......66 use the flip-flop feature ........54 into label file..........
  • Page 110 LabelMark User Guide delete ............14 language delete with command multiplier ....34 change LabelMark default ......18 editor screen ..........11 last label (go to) ..........17 go to..............17 library insert new .............14 symbols............91 insert with command multiplier....34 line make data fit on label ........33 copy with command multiplier....
  • Page 111 Index line..............84 ODBC data source rectangle ............84 import data from .......... 77 serialization ..........28 OLE DB provider template ............64 import data from .......... 77 text in LabelMark Plus .........82 open move existing label file ......... 37 object ............88 existing template.......... 64 multiple label view open icon .............
  • Page 112 LabelMark User Guide multiple copies ..........58 repeat value limits print icon............12 continuous label options ......54 print preview icon.........12 setting ............7, 18 printer calibration test........57 terminal block options ......... 54 range of labels ..........58 replace text ............. 35 two-sided sleeve print options ......60 requirements print range system ............
  • Page 113 Index icon ...............14 format .............13, 25 modify existing..........28 insert in LabelMark ........25 serialization types table ........51 insert in LabelMark Plus......81 serialize labels ..........27 make data fit on label........33 modify in LabelMark Plus ......82 single label view label navigation toolbar ........17 select text and labels ........
  • Page 114 LabelMark User Guide tutorials .............5 zoom icon ............ 12 two-sided sleeve import data into ..........76 WebHelp print options..........60 how to use online user's guide ....... 6 use views ............14 welcome screen show and hide ..........18 underline window format text ............13 cascade............

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