Picture Properties - Data Tab

The Picture tab lets you select the picture you'd like to appear on the label or define the source of the picture you'd like to appear at print time, among other options.

Field

Description

Current Value

Displays the picture's file path.

Locate

(can only be used for constant data)

Press if you would like to browse for a picture file to use on every label.

Data Type

Highlight the appropriate data type.

Constant

Field has the same value on every label printed.

Merge/Link
Fields

Fill in the field with data from an external text file, and/or link to another field on the same label.

With linked fields, when the original field changes the linked field is updated.

HINT: The most efficient way to add Merge/Link text is by choosing File > Merge File Info (F7), and then clicking Add File. Select the file and type of file, and then enter the fields you would like to add. You can also change the starting record or the number of times a record is used for a database. See Merge File Info for details.

Database

Fill in the field with data from Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, General OLE DB Provider, ODBC, or a text file. To configure the database object, click the Data type options button.

Formula

Calculate or join different label objects into a string, number or date.

Drop DB Data

(for constant data only)

Click if you would like to copy and paste data from a database to this field.

Prompt at Print-Time

Check if you would like to be prompted for data when the object is printed.

Prompt Options

(for prompt at print time only)

Specify whether the field can remain empty at print time, and the maximum number of characters allowed at print time.

Update On File Open

Check Update On File Open to require the operator to input information each time the label file is opened.

Data Type Options

(not available for constant data)

Click Data type options to  enter additional options for the data type selected:

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