Overview

The Label Designer is a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor for creating label templates directly within Mendix-based applications. It offers a comprehensive set of features for designing and printing labels, making it a versatile tool for various industries and use cases.

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Label Designer Widget for Mendix

The Label Designer is a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor for creating label templates directly within Mendix-based applications. It offers a comprehensive set of features for designing and printing labels, making it a versatile tool for various industries and use cases.

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Key Features

1. Text Manipulation

- **Add Text**: Users can easily add text elements to their labels.

- **Color Options**: Choose between black and white text.

- **Size Adjustment**: Modify text size to fit label requirements.

- **Styling**: Apply bold, italic, or normal font styles.

2. Shape Integration

- **Rectangle Addition**: Insert rectangular shapes into the label design.

- **Resizing**: Adjust the dimensions of added rectangles.

3. Form Elements

- **Checkbox Integration**: Add checkboxes to create interactive label designs.

4. Barcode Support

The widget supports various barcode formats, including:

- Code-128 / GS1

- Code-39

- QR Code

- Interleaved 2 of 5

- PDF 417

5. Layout and Format Options

- **DPI Adjustment**: Change the dots per inch to affect print quality and size.

- **Orientation**: Switch between portrait and landscape modes.

- **Paper Formats**: Offers a variety of standard label paper sizes.

6. Output Flexibility

Generate labels in multiple formats:

- Image files

- PDF documents

- ZPL (Zebra Programming Language) for direct thermal printer output

7. Dynamic Content

- **Placeholder System**: Insert placeholders that can be replaced with real values at runtime.

8. Image Handling

- **Automatic B&W Conversion**: Convert color images to black and white for compatibility with thermal printers.

9. Template Management

- **Export/Import**: Save and load label templates for reuse or sharing.

- **Duplication**: Easily create copies of existing templates for modification.

10. User Interface Enhancements

- **Zooming**: Zoom in or out for detailed editing or overview.

- **Responsive Layout**: Adapts to different screen sizes and resolutions.

Applications

This widget is particularly useful for businesses that need to create and print labels, such as:

- Logistics and shipping companies

- Retail businesses for price tags and product labels

- Warehouses for inventory management

- Manufacturing for product identification and tracking

- Healthcare for patient wristbands and medication labels

Benefits

- **User-Friendly**: The WYSIWYG interface makes it easy for non-technical users to design labels.

- **Flexibility**: Supports a wide range of label types and printing formats.

- **Integration**: Seamlessly integrates with Mendix applications, allowing for dynamic data insertion.

- **Efficiency**: Speeds up the label design process with intuitive tools and template management.