Datamax v1.1x user manual Variables

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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