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Entering Data at Print-Time

In some cases, the data for one or more objects on your template might not be known until print-time. Consider the following examples:

When you encounter this type of requirement, you can configure BarTender to display a data entry form at the start of the print job. Users can then use this form to enter the data that is required to complete the print request.

ClosedTo create and design a data entry form

  1. At the bottom of the design area, click the Form 1 tab to open the Data Entry Form view.

  2. On the object toolbar, click the icon for the control or object that you want to add. Alternatively, click the object type on the Create menu.

  3. On the sub-menu, click the control or object that you want. For line objects, skip this step.

  4. Click the location where you want to add the control or object. For line objects, drag the pointer to the endpoint of the line.

ClosedTo link a control to a template object

  1. In the Data Sources pane of the Toolbox, locate the data source whose text you want to enter at print-time.

  2. Drag the data source onto the control that you want.

  3. Release the button to link the control to the object or data source on your template.

ClosedTo enter data into a form at print-time

  1. On the File menu, click Print to open the Print dialog. Alternatively, click the Print icon on the main toolbar.

  2. Click Print to display the data entry forms for your document.

  3. Enter the data into the controls on your form. The data that you enter will appear on your printed item at the location of the linked control.