Series label |
Using series label list and matrix labels can be created very economically. The following variations are possible with this module:
Text lines are created using the module, which can be modified in the text module and, as before, can be further processed. Limits of the series label input:
Work limits (material dimensions). Should data of the last tasks still be in the program, then save these using File . Save or Save under. After this delete all the data memory using File . New.
Set you work area in Layout . Limits to the desired material dimensions. As opposed to the simple label here the material dimensions (complete work dimensions) are entered.
Example: dimensions of X=300mm x Y=200mm.
Example zero point bottom left: Frame x0 = 0mm Frame y0 = 0mm Frame x1 = 300mm Frame y1 = 200mm
A description of the work limits can be found under Label input . Work limits (label dimensions).
Use of layer and milling tools. The program processes layers, i.e. using various work areas. All layers are of the same value. A detailed description of the layer selection can be obtained under Label input . Use of the layer and milling tools. |
Using the series label module several small labels are created on a larger plate within the (work limits).
The label input breaks down into three groups:
The text input takes place via an editor. Using series label text lines are created, which can still be modified or further processed. Input are the text lines per block specified in label data. Empty text lines are omitted on the label, alternatively, using '.p' at the start of the line, it can be switched further to the next block.
The series label module always collects the data for the labels from the file SERTXT.TXT. If you open the editor this file is loaded automatically in the text editor. If texts are adopted in the editor from a file, then you must save these for the series label module in the file SERTXT.TXT. For the transfer of data choose File selection . save under [program directory \]SERTXT.TXT.
Serial numbers are added using the value set in Input parameter . TextEffect . Inc Serial Number.
With the input of label data the maximum creatable labels with are displayed using Max. label number = ..
Match the control code ³ = <AltGr 3> and ~ = <AltGr +> to the country-specific editors. Under Windows, depending on the language installed, the proposed control coded is not usable. For this case an own code can be established.
Activation of a text editor for input of the label texts. Punctual orders are possible in the text list. These orders start with a dot '.' at the first position in the line. Lines with point orders are not engraved.
In the text list the following control commands are possible:
The texts are entered consecutively. So far as no block separation '.p' is present, all text lines to max. block line number are adopted in one block. Empty spaces are also counted but are nor engraved. If an empty line is to be output, then this line is to be input using SPACE (' ').
A serial number can be entered into the text. The serial number is initialised and ended using the key combination <AltGr 3> (³). For text list and matrix only one serial number is permitted. The serial number is incremented with each new block (label). A serial number can be specified both formatted and unformatted.
The unformatted input is characterised through (³) possibly followed by a start number (e.g. ³1). If the start number is not indicated (e.g. only ³), then the serial number begins with '1'. If further numbers follow the start number, which may not be incremented, then the serial number is limited by (³) (e.g. ³1³456).
The serial number in the series label is incremented using Input parameter . TextEffect . Inc Serial Number.
The input of leading zeros in the serial number is allowed. An overrun of numbers (limiting value) is not checked.
The character <AltGr +> (~) is the place holder for the variable text. The variable texts follow immediately after the pre-defined frame text - for each entry one text line.
Using the Windows editor both external text files can be read-in and also texts can be taken over via the clipboard. If texts have been read-in via the file menu of the editor, then these must be saved for adoption in the file 'SERTXT.TXT'. The file'SERTXT.TXT' can be found in the main directory of the program.
If ASCII/ANSI text are taken over from another Windows program, we recommend the following procedure:
Each label receives own text and, possibly, a serial number <AltGr 3> (³). Create labels using text lists. For labels with text lists, the complete text lists for all blocks beforehand. Then the texts are taken over up to max. number of lines in the blocks. Lines not used can be switched OFF as empty spaces or blocks limited using '.p'. A serial number can be defined at any position and incremented using a further marking (³).
The labels receive the same text, text variables <AltGr +> (~) and serial numbers <AltGr 3> (³). For a label matrix the frame text and the variable texts are to be entered completely beforehand. A serial number (³) and/or a text variable (~) can be defined in the frame text. |
Work limits (material parameters): dimensions of X=300mm x Y=200mm.
Label data for 48 labels, each 49mm x 24mm.
Display of 3 text lines in the editor.
Because the text line Frankfurter Hof is too long for the settings made, there is first a warning from the program. You can ignore the warning (tolerate overstepping) or correct the overstepping e.g. automatically.
Warning after matrix creation.
Create result from matrix.
Using the aid
Result of the milling data display.
Export your milling data using File . direct mill. The first export should always take place via direct mill. All further exports can also take place via the aid direct mill Auto . Auto Export. Auto export always uses the export path last employed. |
Series label - matrix for circular badges.
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