Printer layout details

This dialog is used to edit a printer layout.

Name, comment as well as referenced files (fonts and images) can be maintained.

A printer layout defines which data is printed in which format on an item. It elements such as static text, variables, barcodes and images are supported. To position these elements, to define their font, etc., settings are required. font, etc., settings are required. This definition of the print layout is done in XML files (see PrintLayout Syntax).

All files (fonst/images) referenced in a printer layout must be included in the list!

Operation

• Name
  Enter the name of the print layout in this field. This name is used wherever a print layout is selected.

• Comment
  Enter a remark about the print layout in this field.

• Import
  Imports a printer layout definition from an XML file. The file selection dialog appears in which the XML file can be selected. The XML attribute <PrintLayout>.Name from the file is used as the name of the of the print layout. If a printer layout with this name already exists, it will be updated (overwritten).

• Export
  The printer layout currently selected in the list is exported to an XML file. For this purpose a file selection dialog appears, in which the directory and the file name can be selected. can be selected. Existing files can also be can be overwritten.

• Validate
  The printer layout is validated. Syntax, elements and attributes are checked according to the PrintLayout syntax are checked and error messages are displayed if necessary. Also is checked whether all referenced files are available.

• Edit
  The selected file is opened for editing in the Referenced file for print layout dialog. editing in the Referenced File for Print Layout dialog.

• Add
  A new file is added by opening the Referenced File dialog for Print Layout dialog box is opened.

• Delete
  The file currently selected in the list is deleted. Before deleting, a confirmation confirmation is requested.

• Save
  Saves the current settings, the dialog remains open.

• Close
  Closes the dialog WITHOUT saving!