Getting Started for Designers and Print Operators

In This Section

• Creating a New Document

  For a true "what you see is what you get" (WYSIWYG) experience, BarTender matches your design area on screen to the size and shape of the label, card, tag, or other item that you are printing on. Learn how to set up your design area to match the specifications of your media by using the New Document wizard and the Page Setup dialog.

• Using BarTender Sample Documents

  Use the sample documents that are installed with BarTender as a starting point for your own design or as a learning tool to explore some of the most popular features in BarTender.

• Adding Objects to Your Design

  Start to design your items by adding objects to your template, such as barcodes, text objects, shapes, pictures, and more.

• Using Databases with BarTender

  When you need to pull information directly from an external source and use it in your document, use the Database Setup dialog to import the data and to filter, browse, or select records.

• Entering Data at Print Time

  When you need to enter text or scan barcode data into your items when you print, you can use BarTender to design a form and display it at print time. Users can then enter data directly into the form without ever needing to edit the template design.

• Printing Your Document

  After you design your item, you are ready to print. In the Print dialog, you can specify the number of copies to print, connect to your database, view a print preview, or send your document to the printer.