Important Functions
Directories:
Go to
Options
+
Directories
. The Directories menu allows you to specify the location LabelView will use when it looks for associated files (pictures, databases, text files, serial files, etc.). If files are not appearing where expected, check the directory paths. Type the path of the directory in which the specific type of file is located (e.g. C:\LVWIN\DBF). The Browse buttons allow for file search, if the location is not known.
Shortcut Keys:
LabelView has assigned special functions to certain buttons on the keyboard.
Esc
Cancels the current operation without making any changes and returns to the previous screen.
H (Horizontal)
Centers the currently selected field(s) horizontally (left-to-right) on a label
V (Vertical)
Centers the currently selected field(s) vertically (top-to-bottom) on a label
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Appendix A: Network Installation
This section applies only if a Network Security Key is present. The Network key is compatible with the following network protocols:
NETBIOS
IPX/SPX
TCP-IP (using NetBIOS Named Pipes)
LabelView's network version can be installed in many ways depending upon the network O/S (operating system) platform being used. Determine which of these options best suits the needs:
Network Operating System Protocol Location of Key File to Run Where to Run File Notes
Novell
NetBIOS
IPX/SPX
NetBIOS
IPX/SPX
File Server
Any Workstation
Any Workstation
NSRVNI.NLM
NSRVDN.EXE
NSRVDI.EXE
File Server
Workstation with
Key attached
Load NLM (Network Loaded Module) onto File Server. It becomes part of the Operating System.
Use this option if you don't want to load the NLM above.
Windows
Peer-to-Peer
All Any Workstation NSRVGX.EXE
Workstation with
Key attached
This file can be put into your Startup group so it always runs with Windows.
Windows NT
Server (Optional)
All File Server NSSRVICE.EXE
File Server This is an optional installation for Windows NT Only.
Consult your network administrator to determine your particular settings.
On Windows NT systems, all installation and setup must be done using full administrator rights. LabelView must be installed on the computer with the key to load the required files.
The specified file must always be running whenever someone wants to use LabelView.
All copies of LabelView must have the “Use Network Key” box checked under Options + Configuration + General.
Restart LabelView after making this change.
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Database Editor
The Database Editor is provided to allow for the creation of databases and the editing of existing ones. It reads and writes dBase (dBase III or IV) files with the extension .DBF. If ODBC drivers are installed on the computer, it can edit these source files as well. To access the database editor, either click on the icon in the LabelView program group, or access it within the program from the
Tools
+
Database Editor
menu.
Serial Numbers
Serial Files are used when creating labels that will each automatically have a unique number. Use of a serial file will allow
LabelView to remember the last number printed and to start from this point on the next print job. Incrementing (increasing or decreasing) without using a serial file will cause the program to begin at the same number every time. To set up a Serial file go to
Options + Serial File.
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Appendix C: Bar Code Symbologies
LabelView supports all of the most common linear bar code symbologies in use today. Almost every industrial specification for bar codes will make use of one of these standard bar codes.
UPC A
Used primarily in the retail industry as the Point-of-Sale bar code symbology. It designates the manufacturer and its product within one bar code. UPC A encodes 12 numeric digits:
1
2-6
system digit the manufacturer's ID number, given by the appropriate registration body
7-11
represents the product
13 a check digit based on the preceding 11 digits, this digit is calculated by the software so there is not need to enter it manually
UPC-A has two variations (UPC-A Plus 2 and Plus 5) which increase the amount of information contained. They add either 2 or
5 digits in a second, smaller bar code following the first.
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UPC E
UPC-E (also known as the "zero suppression version") is also used in the retail industry. The data must contain 7 numeric digits with the software calculating the 8th digit, which is a check digit.
Like UPC-A, the E type has both 2 and 5 digit extended versions.
UPC Shipping Container
Used in the retail industry, all data must contain 13 numeric digits, with the program finding the 14th digit, which is a check digit. This symbology must have the human readable attribute set to "Yes".
EAN 8
EAN 8 is used in the international retail industry. The data must contain 7 numeric digits. The software will determine the 8th digit.
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EAN 13
Symbol used in the international retail industry. The data must contain 12 numeric digits. The program will calculate the last digit. The 13th digit is a check digit.
Like the UPC's, both of the EAN bar codes have an extended Plus 2 and Plus 5 version
Code 39 / C 39 mod 43
Symbology used in almost every industry except retail. Data is of variable length and can contain alphanumeric characters.
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Interleaved 2 Of 5 / Interleaved 2 Of 5 mod 10 (ITF)
Symbology used in many types of industry, the data can be of any length but must contain an even number of characters, otherwise the printer will add a leading zero.
Code 128 A, B, C, F1() Mod10, Autoswitching
Symbology used by many industries for inventory control. Data is of variable length. Code 128 C must contain an even number of characters (a leading zero will be added if not) and will only accept numbers. C128 B can accept the full ASCII character set, while version A can only accept a reduced set. Autoswtiching is a software feature which will determine the combination of A,
B and C that will produce the smallest bar code given the data entered. The F1/Mod10 option will add a Function 1 character to the beginning of the bar code, and a Mod10 check digit to the end.
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UCC/EAN 128 / Multi
Specialized application of the Code 128 symbology, (requires data to be numeric only). The exact specifications of the meaning of each piece of data, varies between industries. The Multi option requires input that is more exacting; it automates some of the data entry functions with regards to the various Application Identifiers and the type of information each will require.
Codabar
Symbology used primarily in the library and medical industries; allows data that is alphanumeric ( may contain either digits or characters) and variable lengths.
Plessey
Bar Code symbology used extensively by libraries. A modified form of Plessey (MSI) is used to mark retail shelving for scanning for inventory purposes.
Postnet
Symbology used on envelopes and parcels by postal processing centers for faster delivery.
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2D Bar codes
The main advantage of 2D symbologies IS that they encode a great deal of information into a relatively small space. These codes, such as PDF 417, Maxicode, QR code, DDF, and Data Matrix, require special scanners for them to be read.
PDF-417
Widely used by the Health Care industry, PDF-417 uses no separator bars. Short bar heights are employed, thus providing the scanner with a high degree of tilt tolerance. One of several 2D symbologies; currently the most popular.
Maxi Code
Another 2D symbology that is used extensively by
United Parcel Service
(UPS), with characteristics similar to PDF-417.
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