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Label Designer Basic Overview | LabelForge PRO

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In this LabelForge PRO tutorial, we walk you through the basics of using the Label Designer module to create a forklift traffic sign.

 

The video covers step-by-step instructions—from selecting label size and adding shapes, to customizing text with bold fonts, adjusting object alignment, and inserting forklift symbols. You'll learn how to format headers, match OSHA-style designs, and properly align and group elements for a clean, professional look. It’s a quick-start guide for anyone new to our LabelForge PRO looking to design effective safety signage and labels with ease.

 

1. Open Label Designer 0:01

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  • Launch the LabelForge PRO program.

  • Click on 'Label Designer' in the top left corner.

2. Select Label Size 0:23

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  • Choose the label size (default is 4x6).

  • Click 'Create New Label'.

3. Create Header Shape 0:39

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  • Click on the 'Shape' option to create a square.

  • Adjust the object size to:

    • Length: 5.7 inches

    • Width: 1.25 inches

  • Center the shape and adjust the Y-axis to 0.15.

4. Change Shape Color 1:31

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  • Select the square shape.

  • Open the color palette and set the fill color to black.

5. Add Caution Text 2:14

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  • Click on the 'ABC Text' option to create a text line.

  • Double-click to edit the text and type 'Caution'.

  • Change the font to 'Heebo Black' and size to 72 points.

  • Center the text and adjust the length to 5 inches.

6. Change Text Color and Position 3:38

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  • Change the text color to yellow.

  • Move the text to center it vertically within the header.

7. Add Forklift Traffic Text 4:14

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  • Use 'ABC Text' again to add 'Forklift' and 'Traffic' on separate lines.

  • Set the font to 'Heebo Black' and size to 48 points.

  • Align the text to the left and adjust the length to 3.5 inches.

8. Insert Forklift Symbol 5:29

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  • Click on the 'Symbols' option and search for 'Forklift'.

  • Select the desired forklift symbol and click 'Insert'.

  • Adjust the orientation to have the forks pointing left.

9. Resize and Align Elements 6:12

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  • Lock the aspect ratio and resize the forklift symbol to match text size.

  • Select both 'Forklift Traffic' text and the symbol, then use the align option to center them together.

10. Group and Final Adjustments 7:09

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  • Group the text and symbol together.

  • Adjust spacing to ensure no elements are too close to the edges.

11. Print the Label 8:09

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  • Click on the 'Print' option.

  • Select the Toro Max printer and hit 'Print'.

Cautionary Notes

  • Ensure all text fits within the label boundaries to avoid cutting off during printing.

  • Double-check color contrasts for visibility before printing.

Tips for Efficiency

  • Use keyboard shortcuts for moving and resizing elements to speed up the design process.

  • Regularly save your work to prevent data loss.

 

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