Label Designer Advanced Overview | LabelForge PRO

This Advanced Label Designer Overview walks you through designing a custom dual-color rack label tutorial in LabelForge PRO for the DuraLabel Kodiak Max Industrial Sign and Label Print System, from blank canvas to finished, to a print-ready design.

 

We demonstrate setting up label dimensions, adding color-coded triangle markers using shapes, inserting and formatting barcodes, positioning elements with precision, and incorporating bold text and directional arrows.

You’ll also learn to create an inventory section with a grid layout, integrate rich text for data wrapping, and merge an Excel spreadsheet with our Data Source Connector tool to dynamically populate fields like bay numbers, SKUs, and descriptions.

We also set up a QR code to help display how you can point people to webpages, PDFs and other information that may be critical to your facility. The video finishes with fine-tuning layouts, adding branding, and preparing the label for print, making it a comprehensive guide for anyone ready to take their label design skills to the next level.

 

1. Open Label Designer 0:21

• Launch the LabelForge PRO program.

• Navigate to the Label Design Module.

• Click on 'Create New Label'.

2. Set Label Dimensions 0:27

• Adjust the width to 5 inches and length to 3 inches.

• Change orientation from landscape to portrait.

3. Insert Triangles 1:22

• Go to the 'Insert' menu and select 'Shape'.

• Choose 'Triangle' and set the fill and border color to blue.

• Deselect the round option for sharper edges.

4. Adjust Triangle Size 2:06

• Set the triangle size to 3x3 inches.

• Rotate the triangle for proper placement in the top left corner.

5. Position the First Triangle 2:35

• Set the X and Y coordinates to 0 to position the triangle in the top left corner.

6. Duplicate and Position Second Triangle 3:01

• Copy the first triangle using Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V.

• Rotate the second triangle 180 degrees.

• Adjust the X position to place it in the bottom right corner.

7. Add Barcode 3:47

• Insert a linear barcode into the center of the label.

• Rotate and resize the barcode as needed.

8. Add Text for Bay Number 8:16

• Use the ABC text tool to add a placeholder (e.g., '01') for the bay number in the top left corner.

9. Insert Arrow Symbol 9:25

• Go to the 'Insert' menu and select 'Symbols'.

• Choose an arrow, insert it, and adjust its color to white.

10. Expand Label for Inventory Tag 10:53

• Increase the label width to 8 inches to accommodate the inventory tag.

11. Create Inventory Tag Border 11:25

• Insert a square shape for the inventory tag border.

• Set dimensions to 2.96 inches in length and 2.92 inches in width.

12. Add Inventory Text 12:55

• Use ABC text for item and SKU labels.

• Copy and paste to create multiple text boxes for item description.

13. Insert Rich Text for Item Description 16:01

• Use the rich text tool for the item description to allow text wrapping.

14. Add Grid Lines 17:11

• Insert horizontal and vertical lines to create a grid layout for the inventory section.

15. Add QR Code 19:20

• Insert a 2D barcode for the QR code in the bottom right corner.

16. Set Read-Only for Non-Mergeable Areas 20:34

• Set text boxes and symbols that should not be merged to read-only.

17. Connect Data Source 21:19

• Open the Data Source Connector and upload the Excel spreadsheet.

• Ensure the first row contains column headers.

18. Drag and Drop Data Fields 22:08

• Drag the fields from the spreadsheet to the corresponding areas on the label.

19. Adjust Text Size for Merged Fields 24:21

• Check for any text extending beyond the label and adjust sizes as necessary.

20. Add Final Touches 25:30

• Add 'Order More' text and a phone number for ordering supplies.

21. Insert Company Logo 28:04

• Use the symbol library to insert the company logo and adjust its size.

22. Final Review and Print 28:56

• Review the label for accuracy and alignment.

• Print the completed rack label.

Cautionary Notes

• Ensure all dimensions are accurate to avoid printing errors.

• Double-check the data source for correct information before merging.

Tips for Efficiency

• Use keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V) for faster copying and pasting.

• Regularly save your work to prevent data loss.

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