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Chapter 3 : Creating a Project
3.3.2. Variables
General introduction Variables is one of the main functions in 123 Print to enable you to
create labels that are printed with dynamic content.
Consider the labels shown in Section 1.2 – Sample Labels . These labels
include variable data such as the date and time at the moment the label
was printed. This function allows you to include this kind of variable
information on your labels.
This section describes how to use the Variables function to collect
dynamic content for your labels.
Variables After adding a label to your 123 Print project as described in Section 3.3
– Labels, to add variable content to your labels, on the Label Properties
dialogue box:
1 Click the Variables button
Variables The Variables function allows you to build a dialogue between your label
program (see
Section 1.3 – Project Flow ) and the user via a series of
screen prompts. These are displayed on the left-hand side of the
123Print Designer window as shown below. You can assign up to 50
screens to each label. Each screen is editable. The first line is text to
prompt the user about what data to enter. The second line is where the
user will enter the required data. You define these screen prompts in
the editing window on the right.
Text displays are used in this section to show how to use Variables. The
procedure is identical for graphical display printers.
Text Display The 123Print Designer window for a text display printer is as shown
here. Up to four prompt screens are displayed at a time for text display
printers.
Use the scroll bar provided to navigate through your prompt screens.
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