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Creating and Configuring New Label Types in Your Library System

You can create and use labels that are not included in the list of predefined labels. Creating a new label template is a straightforward process. You can contact the label manufacturer to request the label sheet specification document, or you can measure your labels and margins and then enter these measurements into the template setup fields.

Additionally, you can specify a name for your label template and include this information in the label configuration file. This will allow the new label type to be added to the existing list of labels.

Here's how to do it:

  • Open Windows File Explorer and navigate to the folder C:\handy_lib\data\db\.
  • Open the file Av_na.ini in Windows Notepad.
  • In the index section, add the new label name at the end of the existing list.
  • Scroll to the end of the file and enter the label definition details.

Example: Below is an example of how to add a new label template for the DEMCO label, which has 90 labels per sheet, arranged as 9 labels across and 10 labels down. The dimensions are 3/4 inch in width and 1 inch in height.


demco-90-spine-labels-label-template

DEMCO label, which has 90 labels per sheet, arranged as 9 labels across and 10 labels down. The dimensions are 3/4 inch in width and 1 inch in height

Calculations:
SpacingTop, 1/2 " = 0.5
SpacingLeft, 11/32 " = 0.34375
SpacingHeight, 1
SpacingWidth, 1/8 " + 3/4 " = 0.875
Height, 1 "= 1
Width, 3/4 " = 0.75

Title:
Demco 90 Spine

Definition:
SpacingTop=0.5
SpacingLeft=0.34375
SpacingHeight=1
SpacingWidth=0.875
Height=1
Width=0.75
Across=9
Down=10
PageOrientation=Portrait
Shape=Rectangle


handy-library-open-label-templates-definition-file

Open Windows File Explorer, select the folder c:\handy_lib\data\db\. In the Windows Notepad open the file Av_na.ini.


handy-library-add-new-spine-label-name

In the index part, at the end of the list enter the new label type.

Demco 90 Spine


handy-library-add-new-spine-label-specification

Go to the end of the file and enter the label definition part.

[Demco 90 Spine]
SpacingTop=0.5
SpacingLeft=0.34375
SpacingHeight=1
SpacingWidth=0.875
Height=1
Width=0.75
Across=9
Down=10
PageOrientation=Portrait
Shape=Rectangle

Note: The title in the list must match the header enclosed in brackets.


handy-library-test-print-one-label-page

Start Handy Library application. Open the Library window. Open the Print Label feature. Select the new label Demco 90 Spine and print a test one-sheet to ensure it prints out the way you want.



Question:
I found this speck sheet in the 90 up labels box. It may help you if you can add 90 up to the program. Demco 90 spine label.

Answer:
You can create a label definition in the Windows Notepad application and add the new specification to the label definition file.




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