Datamax 123 Print v1.1x - Manual (Page 82)

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Chapter 3 : Creating a Project
3.3.3. Mapping
General introduction
Mapping is the function in 123 Print that allows you to convert a static
label or label template into a dynamic label.
Firstly, you require a static label that has the layout you want for the
dynamic label. Next, you must associate this label with your 123 Print
project as described in
Section 3.3 – Labels . Then, using the static label
as a template, map the variable data to the elements on the static
label.
The label to be mapped must be of the format *.btw, *.dpl, or *.txt
providing the *.txt file contains DPL code.
This section discusses 123 Print’s Mapping function to create labels that
print with variable content.
Mapping
The last step to complete your label program is to make the printed
label display the variable data entered using the Variables function as
described in
Section 3.3.2 - Variables . Printing the variable data on a
label involves “mapping” the variables to the elements on the selected
static label.
As an example, consider the label, LocationMCL2.btw, that was added
to the 123 Print project in
Section 3.3 – Labels .
To map this label, in this label’s Label Properties dialogue box,
1 Click the Mapping button
The Mapping window is displayed as shown below
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