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[en] Print variable pictures

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[en] Problem

[en] You would like to print labels with variable pictures. You created a label template connected to your database. The database also includes file names of pictures.

[en] Solution

[en] First, connect your label template to your database.

[en] Solution 1

[en] Your database contains complete paths to your picture files, for example, c:\My Pictures\Some Folder\picture01.jpg

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  1. [en] In NiceLabel Designer Pro/PowerForms click the small arrow on the left side of the Picture icon.

  2. [en] The options window opens. Click the database field with your picture file paths.

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  3. [en] Put your variable picture on our label by clicking on the label template.

  4. [en] If needed, edit the picture properties, like Graphic Resizing options or Relative Position. Click the picture, then click the Properties icon.

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[en] You can now print your label template with variable pictures.

[en] Solution 2

[en] Your database contains only file names, for example, picture01.jpg or picture01

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  1. [en] In NiceLabel Designer Pro/PowerForms create a new Concatenate function.

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  2. [en] Your Concatenate function will consist of fixed text with a file path, database value (file name), and file extension if needed.

    1. [en] Click Add fixed text and enter your pictures file path, then click OK.

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    2. [en] Click Add data source, then click your picture file names database field.

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    3. [en] If your file names have no extension, add the file extension by adding another fixed text, then click OK.

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  3. [en] Click OK to finish the Concatenate function.

  4. [en] Click the small arrow on the left side of the Picture icon. The options window opens. Click the Concatenate function.

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  5. [en] Put your variable picture on our label by clicking on the label template.

  6. [en] If needed, edit the picture properties, like Graphic Resizing options or Relative Position. Click the picture, then click the Properties icon.

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[en] You can now print your label template with variable pictures.