Installing LABELVIEW
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1. 2 Click the Start button 3 Select Run 4 Type A Setup 5 Select OK 6 Follow the instructions on screen Starting LABELVIEW For Windows 95 98 and NT4 0 1 Click the Start button and then place the mouse pointer over the Programs listing 2 Locate LABELVIEW on the pop up list of available programs and point to it until it expands 3 Click on the LABELVIEW icon to start the program LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software 11 Installing Printers in LABELVIEW Install a Thermal Label Printer Drivers included with LABELVIEW are loaded onto the computer when the program is installed LABELVIEW supports hundreds of different specialized thermal label printers included with LABELVIEW and any printer with a valid Windows driver supplied by the manufacturer Refer to the Windows user manual or Printer Documentation for installation instructions In LABELVIEW Click on File Select Printer Install Select the printer to be installed from the Available Printer Drivers menu and click on the Install button The new printer will be copied up to the Installed Printers window Click Connect and choose the correct port If the printer is connected to a Serial port the driver in Print Manager Printer Folder will need to be configured to match the printer settings baud rate data bits stop bits parity flow control For serial printers only click on Settings to configure these options Please check printer documentation to det2. undo functions block move copy operations amp zoom make design faster Snap to grid precisely set X amp Y coordinates US or metric measurements amp justification for easy precision Precise control KO UT 3 o m r a W o o un T lt o o 2 J 5 p 2 lt ec m FF u Specify and Control data sources Long file names 95 Conveniently store labels with longer file names Access label files from any Internet IP address Design in one place use globally Color on demand Create full color labels for many new thermal printers with native support speed Color labels for color Create full color labels for any color Windows printer wo O 8 o 3 o 2 gt Z gt ois 2 S lt oO m rF When printed fields Prompt operator for data at print time in easy data entry format 5 2 u 5 ui Start with any number software will increment any field s for each label AO o ON 3 o Co LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software Serial number control Automatically create increment and control simple or complex serial numbers for every label Meets ISO and QS 9000 standards Supports alpha numeric numbering Simple Pick list Easily add Windows style drop down selection box for easy and accurate selection of data for when printed fields Drop down data entry Our linked fields process makes it easy to add logic math and data
3. A has two variations UPC A Plus 2 and Plus 5 which increase the amount of information contained They add either 2 or 5 digits in a second smaller bar code following the first 1 23456 FGZT UPC A Plus 5 24 LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software UPCE UPC E also known as the zero suppression version is also used in the retail industry The data must contain 7 numeric digits with the software calculating the 8th digit which is a check digit Like UPC A the E type has both 2 and 5 digit extended versions 123456 I5 UPCE UPC Shipping Container Used in the retail industry all data must contain 13 numeric digits with the program finding the 14th digit which is a check digit This symbology must have the human readable attribute set to Yes 1 25 4387 3 wo 12 amp 1 UPC Shipping Container EAN 8 EAN 8 Is used in the international retail industry The data must contain 7 numeric digits The software will determine the 8th digit 1234 II 56 0 EAN 8 LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software 25 EAN 13 Symbol used in the international retail industry The data must contain 12 numeric digits The program will calculate the last digit The 13th digit is a check digit Like the UPC s both of the EAN bar codes have an extended Plus 2 and Plus 5 version 1 234567 I 890128 EAN 13 Code 39 C 39 mod 43 Symbology used in almost every industry except retail Data is of variable length and can contain alphanumeric characters 1
4. appearing where expected check the directory paths Type the path of the directory in which the specific type of file is located e g C LVWIN DBF The Browse buttons allow for file search if the location is not known Shortcut Keys LABELVIEW has assigned special functions to certain buttons on the keyboard Esc Cancels the current operation without making any changes and returns to the previous screen H Horizontal Centers the currently selected field s horizontally left to right on a label V Vertical Centers the currently selected field s vertically top to bottom on a label LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software 21 Appendix A Network installation This section applies only 1f a Network Security Key is present The Network key is compatible with the following network protocols NETBIOS IPX SPX TCP IP using NetBIOS Named Pipes Only a single network security key is included with the software pre programmed with the number of licenses purchased The hard drive on the machine where the key is attached must be shared and mapped allowing full read write access to all potential users This is necessary for the network license manager Novell networks are not directly supported so one of the Windows Workstations must be used as the key server Network Installation Procedure 1 gt Select one computer on the network to act as the Key Server This machine must be on whenever anyone tries to access LABELVIEW It can be the ne
5. 254 SS 738 m CODE 39 HS RCS 243 87 Sos CODE 39 MOD 43 26 LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software Interleaved 2 Of 5 Interleaved 2 Of 5 mod 10 ITF Symbology used in many types of industry the data can be of any length but must contain an even number of characters otherwise the printer will add a leading zero 1234567890 125407 zsa4 Interleaved 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 mod 10 Code 128 A B C F1 Mod10 Autoswitching Symbology used by many industries for inventory control Data is of variable length Code 128 C must contain an even number of characters a leading zero will be added if not and will only accept numbers C128 B can accept the full ASCII character set while version A can only accept a reduced set Autoswtiching is a software feature which will determine the combination of A B and C that will produce the smallest bar code given the data entered The F1 Mod10 option will add a Function 1 character to the beginning of the bar code and a Mod10 check digit to the end ode 128 A ode 125 E 12324 S68 7890 J 456r 0 g0 0 ode 123 Fl Mod 10 ode 128 12 LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software 2I UCC EAN 128 Multi Specialized application of the Code 128 symbology requires data to be numeric only The exact specifications of the meaning of each piece of data varies between industries The Multi option requires input that is more exacting it automates some of the data entry functions with regards to the var
6. LABELVIEW Quick Start Guide For Windows More detailed information can be obtained through our on line manual ust press F1 from anywhere within LABELVIEW Copyright Teklynx International 1989 1999 All rights reserved LABELVIEW is a trademark of Teklynx International Printed 09 99 All other brands and product names are trademarks and or Copyrights of their respective holders LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software Table of Contents Istalla thermal Label PMET od een AAAA AOL O O W CEA AA 12 Select a LaBELINNIEP AZ aa doda did Pee ad a ROR eS eee 12 AOGNO BARGCOJE acute aaa R mete er Thee tr eneery 18 AJOMOICIUIOS ao a AO RO ORO NOR SER ee ere 18 AGAMA SOX CS INO LINES adas KE W AAA O OT AO OE EA 19 SOIC OE TROY Soca ton ti akad AA AO Ra 21 LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software 3 Appendix A Network Installation Appendix B Common LABELVIEW Functions Appendix C Bar Code Symbologies Contact Teklynx International essaees nano aa aeaaaaeazaaeazaaaaza seca seca ences eeeeseeeeseeeaseeensesenneeennenenees 30 p 4 Throughout this manual you will find this symbol It signifies that the feature only applies tothe GOLD Version 4 LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software LABELVIEW is a powerful yet simple to use label design software package that allows for the design of many types of labels for virtually all types of industry A label designed in LABELVIEW can include Text Bar Codes Graphics
7. Lines and Boxes See how easy it is Lets start LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software 5 LABELVIEW Software Features Feature 0 Bemeft t ea Pro Gold Select what you need Affordable buy the features you need at a price you can afford Basic Pro or Gold 86 wl Affordable print only Print Only editions allow users to enter data 6 print but user cannot create or change labels ee edition i Runs on Win 95 98 3 x and Win NT 5 0 4 x and 3 x Network editions Use with Novell NT and Win 95 98 networks Network versions available for 3 to 100 concurrent users Software and network security key may be installed on server OR client respecting network administrator requirements 1 Click to select and start printing your labels The fastest and easiest way yet to control bar codes Allow multi line descriptions of labels for positive selection Now lightning fast Generate any Bar 24 different bar code symbologies are supported to meet any industry or compliance requirement Code Print 2D Bar Codes PDF 417 and Maxicode are supported Intelligent support for Link multiple fields or database records to create complex paragraphs for PDF 417 Or use the MaxiCode wizard to build UPS Maxicode shipping codes All with simple clicks It s easy to setup drop down pick lists to help users choose the correct data Or lay out prompts in any order All with point and click simplicity Multiple Language For w
8. Sentinel Dongle kaw Sentinal Dongle AF Hid W NIMI Pins i 4 aiii LPT1 Parallel Port Key can go between a laser dot matrix printer and the computer Bt SPS CRC JI I TLL w A WRZE E The male pins side of the key goes inta the female plug with the holes on the back of the computer F eie li eed ku cb im oa F x CJE pE e r ony TT i zw BO ROC GRU F DA LasernCa Matrix Computer Printer 1 Hardware Key Sentinel Dongle 2 LPT1 Parallel Port 3 The key can go between a laser dot matrix printer and the computer 4 he male pins side of the key goes into the female plug with the holes on the back of the computer If the key is not properly installed LABELVIEW will start in Demo mode Note The key must be on the LPT port regardless of where your printer is attached They are not related 10 LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software Installing from CD 1 Insert the LABELVIEW CD 2 lf your computer is set to Autorun the main menu will appear Proceed to step 4 3 If Autorun is not enabled go to Start Run Enter the following at the prompt replacing the D with the drive letter appropriate for your CD D CDSETUP EXE exe 4 Select Install LABELVIEW and choose the correct version Specify if you want to create a set of floppy disks or install onto this computer Installing from Floppy Disk 1 Insert the LABELVIEW Disk 1 in drive A
9. ce requirements Help file with tutorials Hundreds of screens of context sensitive help tutorials and samples for quick proficiency LABELVIEW GOLD 3 Part Integration Tools Link to hundreds of applications that support OLE Automation such as Visual Basic Delphi C and C Design uv o 3 D o o o u m gt o 3 W er custom screens entry boxes controls and more Visual Basic forms Creates Visual Basic data entry screens for front end applications Add custom edits layouts logic in minutes Select product from database automatically select label format printer and fill in appropriate data fields The easiest way ever to print bar codes from RF or batch data collection applications Configure LABELVIEW to link to weigh scales bar code scanners shop floor controllers counters etc CI U m o W o 3 8 ole 3 o w 141 g 2 a gt 2 SS r LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software DDE Support Link to hundreds of applications that support Dynamic Data Exchange Visual basic and Allows complete external control of LABELVIEW from launch to shutdown and everything in between Simplifies remote control data collection applications that need to print labels using LABELVIEW as a background print engine for any supported bar code printer AS 400 UNIX Host Choose from many types of command files sent by mainframe application s LABELVIEW Gold will manage the support for ERP MRP
10. d writes dBase dBase III or IV files with the extension DBF If ODBC drivers are installed on the computer it can edit these source files as well To access the database editor either click on the icon in the LABELVIEW program group or access it within the program from the Tools Database Editor menu Serial Numbers Serial Files are used when creating labels that will each automatically have a unique number Use of a Serial file will allow LABELVIEW to remember the last number printed and to start from this point on the next print job Incrementing increasing or decreasing without using a serial file will cause the program to begin at the same number every time To set up a Serial file go to m Serial File LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software 23 Appendix C Bar Code Symbologies LABELVIEW supports all of the most common linear bar code symbologies in use today Almost every industrial specification for bar codes will make use of one of these standard bar codes UPC A Used primarily in the retail industry as the Point of Sale bar code symbology It designates the manufacturer and its product within one bar code UPC A encodes 12 numeric digits 1 system digit 2 6 the manufacturer s ID number given by the appropriate registration body 7 11 represents the product 12 a check digit based on the preceding 11 digits this digit is calculated by the software so there is not need to enter it manually 1 23456 6912 6 UPCA UPC
11. deal for use when you need to keep track of which shift printed certain labels the shift information can be automatically included on the label this advanced option is used to create variable data fields of unknown size for use with Command Files or DDE conversations LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software Text String This is where the text on the label would be typed For examples of data sources go to the help file and look under LABELVIEW Manual Design a Label Text Text Attributes Data Source Adding Paragraphs Click on the Add Paragraphs button Paragraphs me Noma d homa e oo re gt ea e Characters Line Number of letters to appear on each line ofthe paragraph Maximum Lines Determines the number of lines that the paragraph will have Make sure you have enough space reserved for the largest file used Line Spacing Amount of space left between each line of text 0 space will make the paragraph hard to read J ustification Aligns the text according to the rotation of the paragraph to the left or right margins or centers the lines within the space allowed Paragraph File All paragraphs are drawn from simple text files use Windows Notepad or Wordpad Enter the Name of the text file to print here LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software 17 Adding Bar Codes LILII Click on the Add Bar Code button LEE Bar Code Type There are many types of bar codes used worldwid
12. e Bar code types are known as symbologies Notall bar codes are available on all printers LABELVIEW supports the following bar code symbologies UPC A A 2 and A 5 Codabar UPC E E 2 and E 5 Code 39 AN 8 8 2 and 8 5 Code 39 Mod 43 EAN 13 13 2 and 13 5 Code 93 Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 128 A Interleaved 2 of 5 mod 10 Code 128 B UPC Shipping Container Code 128 C Plessey PDF 417 Maxi Code Multiplier While the relative thickness of the bars is defined by the bar width ratio the overall thickness of the bars can be changed using the bar width multiplier Use this value to adjust the overall width of the bar code Bar Width Ratio Controls the relative size between thick and thin bars and spaces Height Specifies the height of the bar code in inches or millimeters depending on the configuration setup Human Readable Tab This allows you to specify If you want the bar code information to be printed alphanumerically and to choose the location and font style to be used Adding Pictures Click on the Add Pictures button Ratio Determines if and how the image can be resized Fixed means both the height and width will remain proportional as the size changes Stretchable means there is independent control of the height and the width Non Resizeable means the picture cannot be altered Pictures Specify the name ofthe desired picture file for insertion example ring pcx Preview Place a check in this box to see a thumbnail of th
13. e full picture before placing it on the label 18 LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software Adding Boxes and Lines When a box ora line is added to the label it first appears in a default size set by the program Click on and drag the handles provided to reshape and resize the object Clicking on the item where there is no handle allows the object to be dragged to a new location on the label When adding boxes the user will first be prompted to enter the thickness of the vertical top to bottom or horizontal left to right lines LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software 19 Printing Labels Print a Label 1 With the label open click on the Print icon and enter the correct information Quick Printing Label Name pean bl y Current Label STYLE NUMBER fi c6020 al DESCRIPTION MEN S REGULAR COLOR SIZE FADED DENIN Enter Vanable Information SIZE LARGE SKU UTY E 2d Primier ID atama Allegro a LPT1 Current Printer Duartiy i Quantity to Wier ASAP Print Print Clore Prewiew start Printing Retum to zee the label LabelView Before Printing 2 For databases click on the button to view and choose the record s to be printed 20 LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software important Functions Directories Go to Options Directories The Directories menu allows you to specify the location LABELVIEW will use when it looks for associated files pictures databases text files serial files etc If files are not
14. ead life N ote Not all functions can be set for all printers 14 LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software Adding Fields to the Label Seven different types of fields can be added to the label Text Paragraphs Bar Codes 2 D Bar Codes Pictures Boxes and Lines Text ayberry Jewellers 2D Bar Code Mayberry Jewellers provide on y the finest for those with discriminating tastes ko a i 1324567890 Box Picture Bar code Line Adding Text Click on the Add Text button Al TrueT ype Fonts Font Select the desired typeface Expand Height Width or Point Size Controls the height and width of the font Rotation LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software 15 Controls the rotation ofthe Textfield The options are Normal Sideways Up Sideways Down and Upside Down Data Source This tells LABELVIEW where the information will be coming from Default value is Fixed never changing 16 Fixed When printed Linked dBase ODBC DB OLE DB Date Stamp Time Stamp Serial File CommWatch Accumulator file Pick list Shift Code Data Dictionary the text is entered at design time and remains constant the text is entered at time of printing by the operator the text is taken from one or more other text or barcode fields on the label Other fields are referred to by their field name the data is retrieved from a database file The user is prompted for a key value such as pa
15. ermine printer settings 6 Click OK Close until the main screen reappears UT E W N e Canon GP2007GP215 POCLSe on GRAF RAGE Datamax Alegro on LET 1 _ HF Laserlet SL PEL on MME mmilia k1pE TEC B 572 on LFT1 amam Datamax Ovation 2 Datamas Ovation SO0 dpi Y ou may also install printers through W indows Print M anager A dd Printer W izard Check the W indows manual for further help The it LA BELV IEW drivers are found in the LA BELV IEW program directory in a folder called D rivers N ote refer to the on line manual for information on Serial port settings Select a Label Printer 1 Go to File Select Printer 2 Choose a printer from the list provided Click on the Scroll bar if necessary to view installed printers 12 LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software Label Design Open and Edit a Label Format 1 Go to File Open 2 Locate the desired label and double click on It to open N ote If the label was originally created for a printer other than the one currently selected you will be ask ed if you want it converted to the new printer If N o is chosen the label will not open Delete Fields To Delete a field 1 Move the mouse over the field and click the left mouse button to select it 2 Hit the delete button on the keyboard Edit Move Resize Fields j 2 Double click the left button to Edit ant field on the label 3 Hold the left mouse button down on a field to Move drag a
16. field Release the button when the desired location has been reached 4 Click once on the field to activate the handles to Resize the field Drag the handles to adjust the size Handles Save a Label When label design is complete it must be saved 1 Select File Save 2 Enter the name of the label Specify the desired location for the label format being saved This operation is identical to saving files from any other Windows program LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software 13 3 Click OK to save the label Create a New Label Format 1 To create a new label go to File New 2 Fill in the information as it applies to the label and click OK when finished 5 Z sA er 6 3 Labels on Rolls 1 Label Width 2 Label Height 3 Left Margin usually 0 4 Vertical Gap 5 Labels Across Print Speed T O00 ERIC sea miin 3 6 Labels on Sheets 6 Horizontal Gap 7 Top Margin sheets only 8 Labels Down sheets only 9 Direction of Printing For Thermal Printers Only The label is printed atthis speed Adjusting the Print Speed will affect the print quality Temperature For Thermal Printers Only The label is printed at this temperature Increasing the Temperature will make the printing darker but can cause a blotchy appearance around the printed images which can severely affect bar code quality Higher temperatures will also reduce print h
17. ious Application Identifiers and the type of information each will require 12345678901234 10 123466789 11 0417998 15 051798 UCC EAN 125 Multi Codabar Symbology used primarily in the library and medical industries allows data that is alohanumeric may contain either digits or characters and variable lengths 12 24 ZZ zw AJ Codabar Plessey Bar Code symbology used extensively by libraries A modified form of Plessey MSI is used to mark retail shelving for scanning for inventory purposes 1234 36 sw JJ Plessey Postnet Symbology used on envelopes and parcels by postal processing centers for faster delivery 2D Bar codes 28 LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software The main advantage of 2D symbologies IS that they encode a great deal of information into a relatively small space These codes such as PDF 417 Maxicode QR code DDF and Data Matrix require special scanners for them to be read PDF 417 Widely used by the Health Care industry PDF 417 uses no separator bars Short bar heights are employed thus providing the scanner with a high degree of tilt tolerance One of several 2D symbologies currently the most popular PDF 417 Maxi Code Another 2D symbology that is used extensively by United Parcel Service UPS with characteristics similar to PDF 417 PI 4 AE te CTE TE SE 8 4 EE Ht t tt a ll ttr 4 STO re oor W 08 ENN ve KORA n LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software 29 Contact Tekly
18. label creation and print automatically Flexible formats minimize programming Applications Send the special printer data stream we created for bar code printers to a data file for incorporation into mainframe or portable terminal applications that need to print labels LABELVIEW GOLD simplifies data collection and bar code integration Saving time and money To see what edition you own Hit the F7 key from LABELVIEW s main screen To upgrade your software to get more powerful and advanced features Contact your LABELVIEW specialist or tech support 8 LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software Identifying ways to 4 F better your business Installing LABELVIEW System Requirements IBM 386 or higher computer certified for use with Microsoft Windows 95 98 or Windows NT 4 0 client server 10 MB of free space on hard drive 4 MB of RAM 16 MB recommended Parallel port Mouse required Serial port if required by printer There are 2 elements necessary for putting LABELVIEW onto the computer system Load the software and connect the security key to the computer Note The key is not related to the printer No matter where you place your printer either on the local PC or somewhere else on the network the key must always be a the parallel port LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software 9 Install the Security Key Back of Computer HASP zz z E a MM LIIL Tea LPT Paaie Pa f Hardware Key
19. management prematurely Password controlled Multiple level control restrict or allow users access to label and database design printing and modifications Supports widest array of 42 different graphic formats including PCX BMP TIFF GIF IMG 6 JPEG Import or use O o rri O a A D ct E u i 5 5 i u o g A A o u u Flexible graphics any image easily including rotate shrink stretch amp grow A special font offers dozens of safety cleaning and compliance symbols to meet your needs Easy to generate the right picture for each label Automatically select graphic based on item being printed SE 9 5o SJx 3 0 So SS nun DIS w Osis gt u o 2 un o lt 6 3 o o wn Paragraphs Paragraph fields and For long descriptions ingredients or material lists Includes word wrap and complete font control Database can reference paragraph files which will be automatically linked amp printed Sis 5 2 ol ov 2 5 v S o T 2 u S o Media Management Sophisticated automatic media management system Calculate usage trends waste lead times and sends order into via fax or internet automatically Track label production and produce flexible user definable reports reports v A 2 o D gt o e fe e 5 O ec D 5 Documentation help and samples Dozens of sample labels and graphics for many industries that meet complian
20. manipulation to fields Its easy to parse or with linked fields concatenate fields e g build UPC label by adding 5 digit item to manufacturer code Flexible date and time Select from dozens of date and time formats Specify shelf life and have system print expiration date Supports 7 year accounting calendars used by major companies to correctly print production week For work and product measurement and printing Create and control accumulators to track and print total units per case labels per day etc Create edit and use databases for label production or use almost any Windows compatible database program ols olo Pla gt ola gjo oj 2 ws S 32 3 2 Ala S z5 5 o 2 2 3 5 o ges ee ales 2 5 g ch s 2 CY Use data from applications such as Microsoft Access FoxPro Visual Basic and more Full 32 bit compatibility DataBase OLE DB OLE DB provides universal data integration over enterprise networks ranging from mainframes to desktops Itis a low level set of data access calls that enable data sources of all types and sizes to work together Microsoft is building this new database technology as a replacement to ODBC i Is the ability to embed an object created in a third party application such as Microsoft Word or in any program that supports OLE Server Password controlled Assign a password to Allow Restrict who may print or change a label to keep pre production labels from being used design
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22. orldwide ease of use 18 languages are built in others can be added easily O TI N o gt 3 27 10 o gt eH o A lt e e m al 2 Swe 3 5 5 2a O 5 Q o o a cja e ea e A CY or o 2 59 ag Support Wide Array of Printer choices and options NE EK GE Over 500 thermal bar Works with virtually any thermal bar code printer at full printer speed with NO delay for bar code imaging Use built in fonts for speed use true type fonts for design flexibility ug o o EA printers supported i Printer specific features such as incrementing cutters stacker peelers batch separators and temperature control are simple to manage within LABELVIEW TEE a WB CHC sug oO A S 218 95 98 o u yn o z 5 o fam u o o Intelligent Print Set time of day priority or schedule label printing as needed Controls multiple printers Smart status messages e Station detect printer errors e g ribbon out and explains the problem simply Requires Windows 95 98 or NT Supports Print Pad Design Labels link graphics and databases 1 click downloads everything necessary for Print Pad The lowest a for affordable costing fully functioning label control system available printing Ease of Use for label design a m Limit Full what you see is what you get WYSIWYG design functionality i See thumbnail previews of labels or graphics for peace of mind control iti Right click pop up help
23. rt number which is then looked up in a database to retrieve related information Open Database Connectivity is a Microsoft product that allows data files to be shared between programs such as Excel and LABELVIEW Refer to on line help for more information on ODBC this is Microsoft s replacement for ODBC Itallows data files to be shared between many programs and is easier to use than ODBC Refer to on line help for more information on setting up and OLE data source the current date is retrieved from the computer at the time of printing The user will be prompted to select a date format and a possible offset value the current time of day is retrieved from the computer and included on the label The user will be prompted to select a time format and a possible offset value the data is retrieved from a Serial file at time of printing The serial file is updated after printing the data Is retrieved from an external serial device such as a scale scanner or a portable data collection terminal this feature can take data from any field on a label after printing and add its value to a specified file This accumulator file can take data from multiple label formats and can then be printed to any label as a data source the data comes from a pre configured drop down menu allowing exact entry of data with no user errors or unauthorized entry use this option to have the printout change depending upon the time of day the labels are printed I
24. twork file server or any of the workstations Install LABELVIEW and the security key on this machine to load the necessary files 2 gt Run the LVLICENSEMANAGER EXE application found in the LABELVIEW directory This file is only needed on the machine that has the key attached 3 gt On each workstation where LABELVIEW will be used install the software Through Windows map the network drive where LABELVIEW is installed Refer to your Windows manual or system administrator for the necessary instructions 4 gt For each installation run LABELVIEW and go to the Options Configuration Network menu Check the Network Key box and specify the location of the SYSTEM LICENSE directory found on the mapped drive established in step 3 5 gt Shut down and restart LABELVIEW to complete the network installation The license manager application allows many users to access LABELVIEW at the same time from anywhere on the network When a user is logged on to the program their user name will appear in the license manager window so administrators can keep track of who is using the program NOVELL Network Users The license manager is not compatible with Novell systems so you must designate one Windows workstation to be the key server 22 LABELVIEW Bar Code Design Software Appendix B Common LABELVIEW Functions Database Editor The Database Editor is provided to allow for the creation of databases and the editing of existing ones It reads an
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