Datamax v1.1x user manual Mapping

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,

1Click the Mapping button

The Mapping window is displayed as shown below

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