Layers

The Layer command lets you stack field objects on top of one another and specify which ones will print.  

Every label includes a master layer that always prints. You can add an unlimited number of additional layers as needed.

Each layer that is added to a label appears similar to a transparency. When objects are added to a layer, information on the lower layers is visible through the areas that are blank. The stacking order determines how objects on one layer overlap objects on another, thus affecting the label's appearance.  Layers can be moved up or down to achieve the desired result.

When a field object is added to a label, it is placed on the layer that is active in the Layers box on the formatting toolbar. Objects can be moved to another layer singularly, or as a group.

The Layer screen allows you to add or remove layers, display or hide layers, and rearrange the order of layers.

Layering is a very important feature of enLabel Design's "destination labeling" feature. Set up each layer with the appropriate information for each locality to which you ship, then turn on the appropriate layer(s) at print time. Each layer can be set up in the appropriate language. with the appropriate addresses, images, etc.

NOTE: The default layer must be setup through the Configuration Manager for each execution service. During execution you may use the system default layer or you may include the layer in the orders file. If the destination layer is specified in the orders file it will overwrite the system default layer.

To use the system default layer, enter the layer name in the Default Layer Name field of the Configuration Manager. To set the layer through the order at execution, enter the following in the Configuration Manager Layer Field Name: Destination_Country.For more information about setting up layers, see the Configuration Manual.

• NOTE: At print time you can select and assign non-printing layers. You can also use Annotation Mode to add non-printing field objects.

  Field	Description
  	Active Layers	Displays all layers on the label. Check or uncheck to display or hide each layer. Use the arrows to move layers up or down.
  	Set As Current	Highlight layer and click Set as Current to specify the layer to work on.
  	Current Layer	Displays the active layer. IMPORTANT: You can only work on fields that are on the active layer.
  	New Layer	Add a new layer.
  	Remove	Delete the highlighted layer.
  	Enable All	Display all layers.
  	Toggle All	Reverse the current status (display/hide) of each layer.
  	Disable All	Hide all layers except the Master layer. NOTE: Disable all is the default view.
  	Get Destination Layers	If you have defined destination layers in Workflow, click this button to automatically add those layers to the Active Layers list. NOTE: Layers must be defined in Workflow before they can be accessed in the design.

  To add a new layer:

  • • • 1. Select View > Layers. The Layers window appears

        2. Click New Layer. The layer number appears in the Active Layers box.

        3. Enter a descriptive name for the layer.

        4. Click OK.

  To add a destination layer from Workflow:

  • • • 1. Select View > Layers. The Layers window appears
        2. Click Get Destination Layer. The list of layers set up in Workflow appears.
        3. Follow the steps to move layers if appropriate.
        4. Click OK.

  To move a single field or multiple fields to a different layer (method #1):

  • • • 1. Click on the field you would like to move.

           OR

           Hold down Shift while clicking all the fields you would like to move.

        2. Click on the Layers box  on the formatting toolbar and highlight the layer you'd like to move the field(s) to.

  To move a single field to a different layer (method #2):

  1. 1. 1. 1. Select a field on the label.

           2. Right click and select Properties.

           3. Open the Name and Location tab (or Location tab for shapes).

           4. Select the appropriate layer from the drop-down list.

           5. Click OK. 

  To change the stacking order of layers:

  1. 1. 1. 1. Choose View > Layers. The Layers window appears.

           2. Highlight the layer you would like to move.

           3. Click the up or downarrow to change the stacking order.

  To delete a layer:

  1. 1. 1. 1. Select View > Layers. The Layers window appears.

           2. Highlight the layer you would like to remove.

           3. Click Remove. The layer disappears from the list.

           4. Click OK.

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