main page [Getting Ready] [Basic Operation] [Reference] [Index] file:///E|/MAIN.
Basimenu.htm Getting Ready Getting Ready Installing Stamp Editor 1. Check your system 2. Start up the InstallShield® Wizard 3. Personalize your copy of Stamp Editor 4. Install the desired options 5. Install the printer driver Deleting/ Reinstalling Stamp Editor Starting Up Stamp Editor file:///E|/Getmenu.
Basimenu.htm Basic Operations Basic Operations Layout area Creating a new layout document Working with text objects This chapter walks you through the basics you need to know in order to start using Stamp Editor. We recommend that you go through the examples to become familiar with how to use the mouse to create objects and move them around the layout area and how to create your own database. Note that this chapter provides only enough information to help you get started.
Basimenu.htm Selecting and deselecting multiple objects Selecting and deselecting all objects Changing the drawing style of the object Changing the size of an object Moving an object using the pointer Moving an object using your computer's arrow keys Deleting objects Using the Auto Format Wizard Creating a layout using the Auto Format Wizard Printing a layout 1. Select the printer 2. Print the layout file:///E|/Basimenu.
Basimenu.htm Saving a layout document Saving a layout that already has a name Saving a layout that does not have a name Saving a layout under a different name Databases Creating a database 1. Create a new database document and new table 2. Define the field names and their formats 3. Create records and input record data Maintaining the database Using database data in layouts file:///E|/Basimenu.
Basimenu.htm 1. Define joined fields 2. Merge database fields into the selected layout 3. Arrange the fields in the layout Printing a layout containing data merged from a record Saving a database document file:///E|/Basimenu.
Refemenu.htm Reference Reference Stamp Editor environment Layout document window This chapter is organized as a reference. It contains detailed information about the Stamp Editor's windows, docks, toolbars, commands and dialog boxes. Menu bar Standard toolbar | Home | Getting Ready | Basic Operations | Reference | Index | Property dock Rulers Draw toolbar Object dock Status bar Record view window Database tree view Record view Record selector column Field selector row file:///E|/Refemenu.
Refemenu.htm Pop-Up menu commands Property dock popup menu Object dock pop-up menu Object pop-up menu Database tree view pop-up menu Record view pop-up menu Menu bar commands File Edit View Insert (only for a layout document) Format Layout (only for a layout document) Tool (only for a database document) file:///E|/Refemenu.
Refemenu.htm Window Help file:///E|/Refemenu.
Basimenu.htm Index A Add Record Align Aligning objects Aligning text Arrange Icons Arrange Text Auto Format 1 Auto Format 2 Auto Format 3 Auto Text 1 Auto Text 2 B Background Baud rate Bitmap importing Bring Forward file:///E|/Indemenu.
Basimenu.htm Bring to Front C Calendars Cascade Change Size Change Name Changing record data displayed 1 Changing record data displayed 2 Changing text Clear Clip Art Clip text Close Copy 1 Copy 2 CSV files Cut 1 Cut 2 file:///E|/Indemenu.
Basimenu.htm D Database creating Database maintaining Database printing Database saving Database Field Database Properties Database tree view Date/Time/Calendar Define Fields Deleting fields objects Stamp Editor program records Delimiter Display draw toolbar field names 1 field names 2 file:///E|/Indemenu.
Basimenu.htm object dock property dock record data 1 record data 2 rulers standard toolbar status bar Docked object dock 1 object dock 2 property dock 1 property dock 2 Draw toolbar Drawing E Edit commands Effects drawings text Exit file:///E|/Indemenu.
Basimenu.htm Export Extension F Fields changing changing order creating merging 1 merging 2 merging 3 naming 1 naming 2 naming 3 Field selector row File commands list naming saving file:///E|/Indemenu.
Basimenu.htm Find Fit text Font Font Properties 1 Font Properties 2 Form View 1 Form View 2 Format commands Frame G Go To Graphics Group H Help 1 Help 2 I file:///E|/Indemenu.
Basimenu.htm Image Import Database Importing graphics Insert commands Insert OLE Installation printer driver Stamp Editor program J Joined Fields 1 Joined Fields 2 Joined Fields 3 L Larger Layout commands creating options file:///E|/Indemenu.
Basimenu.htm saving 1 saving 2 Layout Properties Line styles widths M Make Picture Maintain Ratio Margins Maximum Menu bar Menu commands Merge Options Merge into Layout 1 Merge into Layout 2 Monochrome image layout options file:///E|/Indemenu.
Basimenu.htm Monochrome Display Moving objects N New 1 New 2 New Object New Window O Object Object sizing Object text Object dock options Open 1 Open 2 Optimize Database Options Order file:///E|/Indemenu.
Basimenu.htm P Page orientation setup size Page Properties Paste 1 Paste 2 Personalization Pointer drawing selecting Pop-up menus Position Print 1 Print 2 Print Preview 1 Print Preview 2 Print Setup file:///E|/Indemenu.
Basimenu.htm Printer driver Printing layout record Property dock R Read-only File Recent files Records creating Record selector column Record view window Redo 1 Redo 2 Reinstalling Replace Rotate Rulers file:///E|/Indemenu.
Basimenu.htm S Save 1 Save 2 Save As Searching Select All Selecting objects Send Backward Send to Back Setup printer driver Stamp Editor program Set As Object Defaults Show Icon Name Size object 1 object 2 Smaller Sort 1 Sort 2 file:///E|/Indemenu.
Basimenu.htm Split Window Spacing Standard toolbar Starting Stamp Editor Stamp Editor installation printer driver installation Status bar Strikeout System configuration T Text cursor line spacing orientation size 1 size 2 Text Properties Tile file:///E|/Indemenu.
Basimenu.htm Time Tool commands Toolbars draw standard viewing U Underlining Undo 1 Undo 2 Ungroup V View commands W Window command Z file:///E|/Indemenu.
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1.htm Getting Ready file:///E|/insiders/1.
2_11.htm Installing Stamp Editor Stamp Editor comes with its own Installer, which automatically puts everything where it needs to go. The Installer also keeps track of those files, so Stamp Editor can find them when necessary. Because of this, it is best to install Stamp Editor automatically, instead of trying to load individual Stamp Editor files manually, which may result in Stamp Editor not working properly. The following is the general procedure for installing Stamp Editor. 1.
2_11.htm You must have adminstrator access in order to install the Stamp Editor software and change the baud rate on a computer running Windows® NT. Hard disk free space: At least 20 MB Note: A few hundred megabytes of additional free space may be needed when printing large amounts of data. Parallel port: 25-pin connector jack or Serial port: 9-pin connector jack Monitor: VGA or higher graphics card CD-ROM drive NEXT file:///E|/insiders/2_11.
3.htm 2. Start up the InstallShield® Wizard. The InstallShield® Wizard will be used to lead you through the simple procedure of installing the Stamp Editor program and the SC-2000 printer driver. 1. Connect the SC-2000 to the computer's serial port and turn both of them on. 2. Insert the Stamp Editor CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Note: The Installers for the Stamp Editor program, the printer driver and the User's Guide can also be copied from the CD-ROM onto floppy disks.
3.htm 4. Click BACK to start up the InstallShield® Wizard for installing the Stamp Editor program. NEXT file:///E|/insiders/3.
4.htm 3. Personalize your copy of Stamp Editor. Starting up the InstallShield® Wizard will display the Welcome window. Click to proceed to the User Information dialog box, which lets you personalize Stamp Editor with your name and company name. 1. Type your name into the Name field. 2. Type the name of your company into the Company field. 3. Click . The following dialog box appears. file:///E|/insiders/4.
4.htm 4. Click BACK to register the entered information and display the Setup Type dialog box. NEXT file:///E|/insiders/4.
5.htm 4. Install the desired options. Installing all of the basic options Select the "Typical" setting, and then click to install the basic options. Installing only the minimum options necessary Select the "Compact" setting, and then click to install the minimum options. Selecting which options to install Select the "Custom" setting, and then click file:///E|/insiders/5.htm (1 of 3) [9/26/2007 1:55:01 PM] . The following dialog box appears.
5.htm Select the options you want to install, and then click to install the selected options. Note: If you selected "Custom" and chose to install the contents of the User's Guide onto your computer, it will quickly be available each time you wish to refer to it. The window shown above appears while the application files are being copied onto your hard disk. file:///E|/insiders/5.
5.htm Note: Never remove the CD-ROM from the drive while installation is in progress, unless a message appears on the computer screen telling you to do so. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/5.
7.htm 5. Install the printer driver. After the Stamp Editor software is installed, you are asked if you wish to install the SC-2000 printer driver. Note: To install the printer driver separately without first installing the Stamp Editor program, click in the screen that allows you to select which components to install. Then, click 1. Click . . file:///E|/insiders/7.
7.htm 2. Select "Install", and then click . For Windows® 95/98: A dialog box that allows you to select the PTCOM port where the SC-2000 is connected appears. file:///E|/insiders/7.
7.htm For Windows® NT4.0/2000: A dialog box that allows you to add a PTCOM port appears. file:///E|/insiders/7.
7.htm Note: If a PTCOM port is not installed, one can be added by clicking . Select the port where the SC-2000 is connected, and then click . 3. For Windows® NT 4.0/2000: Click . The dialog box that allows you to select the PTCOM port where the SC-2000 is connected appears. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/7.
12.htm Deleting/Reinstalling Stamp Editor Deleting all of the installed Stamp Editor files Double-click Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel window, and then select Stamp Editor 3 and click the . Reinstalling Stamp Editor or changing the setup Repeat the installation procedure described in this chapter. file:///E|/insiders/12.
13a.htm Starting Up Stamp Editor You can start up Stamp Editor by clicking its icon in the "Stamp Editor 3" group window or by using the Start button or Windows Explorer. Starting up by clicking the "Stamp Editor 3" icon Double-click the "Stamp Editor 3" icon in the "Stamp Editor 3" group window. Starting up using the Start button 1. Click the Start button in the taskbar to display the Start menu. 2. Select "Programs". 3. Select "Stamp Editor 3". 4. Click "Stamp Editor 3".
13a.htm 2. Select the drive and directory where Stamp Editor is installed. 3. Double-click "Ptedit3.exe". file:///E|/insiders/13a.
13.htm Basic Operations This chapter walks you through the basics you need to know in order to start using Stamp Editor. We recommend that you go through the examples to become familiar with how to use the mouse to create objects and move them around the layout area and how to create your own database. Note that this chapter provides only enough information to help you get started. More detailed explanations of commands and dialog boxes can be found in Reference. file:///E|/insiders/13.
14.htm Layout area Use the layout area to design your stamp. Each stamp is made up of a number of elements called objects, which are arranged in a layout. There are various types of objects, each named according to the type of information it contains. The following is a list of available objects, along with a short explanation of the type of information it contains. Text objects: text Graphics objects: pictures drawn using the draw toolbar Bitmap data objects: bitmap data (.bmp, .dib, .jpg, .tif, .ico or .
15.htm Creating a new layout document A new layout document can be created in either of the following ways: ● ● starting up Stamp Editor (Click here) pulling down the [File] menu and selecting the [New] command, and then clicking the [Layout] command in the [New] submenu (1) Menu bar (2) Standard toolbar (3) Property dock (4) Rulers (5) Draw toolbar (6) Title bar (7) Print area (8) Cursor (9) Layout area (10) Object dock (11) Status bar file:///E|/insiders/15.
15.htm ● Click here for a detailed explanation of the layout document window and its components. file:///E|/insiders/15.
16_18.htm Working with text objects This section details the basics you need in order to create and work with text objects while designing your own stamp layout. Creating a text object A text object is automatically created as soon as you type text into the layout area. 1. Click ● on the draw toolbar. When you move the pointer back to the layout area, its shape changes to . This is the I-beam pointer. 2. Move the I-beam pointer to any place in the layout area, then click the left mouse button.
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17_18.htm Modifying the appearance of text You can modify the appearance of your text by changing its font, size, style, or the effects applied to the characters. This can be done by clicking the [Font] command in the [Format] menu or by using the Font Properties in the property dock. ● ● The [Font] command in the [Format] menu displays the Font tab in the Text Properties dialog box, which allows you to make many changes to the appearance of the text at one time.
17_18.htm ● You can select settings and click on other buttons in the Font Properties to change the font, size, style (bold, italic, bold italic, etc.), and the effects that are applied. Other text layout features A number of other commands and functions let you lay out your text in exactly the orientation and style you want. See the following pages noted for detailed information about how to perform these text layout operations.
19_20.htm Working with graphics objects A graphics object is created each time you draw something in the layout area. The following procedure shows how to draw a simple box. Creating a graphics object 1. Click ● When you move the pointer back to the layout area, its shape changes to 2. Move the button. ● on the draw toolbar. . pointer to any place in the layout area and hold down the left mouse This makes the current location of the pointer one of the corners of the box. 3.
19_20.htm perfectly square boxes or perfectly round circles. Other graphics features The following is a list of other graphics commands and features that are available with this application. See the corresponding pages noted for detailed information.
21_23.htm Modifying objects Once you create an object, you can change its size, move it, or delete it. A number of other features let you align and rotate objects quickly and easily. Selecting and deselecting a single object 1. Click ● on the draw toolbar. When you move the pointer back to the layout area, its shape ( ) does not change. 2. Move the pointer on top of the object you wish to select, then click the left mouse button.
21_23.htm 1. Click 2. Move the on the draw toolbar. pointer so it is on top of the first object you wish to select, then click the left mouse button. 3. Move the pointer to the next object you wish to select, then hold down the keyboard's shift key while clicking the left mouse button. ● Now, two objects are selected. 4. Repeat step 3 to select all of the objects you want selected. 5. To deselect the objects, click anywhere in the layout area outside of the selected objects.
22.htm Selecting and deselecting all objects 1. Pull down the [Edit] menu and click the [Select All] command. ● This selects all the objects currently in the layout area. 2. To deselect the objects, click anywhere in the layout area outside of the selected objects. Changing the drawing style of the object 1. Use the pointer to select the object you wish to modify. 2. Double-click the left mouse button to display a dialog box which allows you to edit the drawing style of the object.
22.htm ● Dragging a corner handle modifies both dimensions. ● Holding down your keyboard's shift key while dragging a corner handle maintains the vertical-tohorizontal ratio as you change the size of the object. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/22.
23.htm Moving an object using the 1. Use the ● pointer pointer to select the object you wish to move. You could also select more than one object and move them all at one time. 2. Grab the selected object by placing the pointer inside the object and holding down the left mouse button. 3. Drag the mouse to move the object. 4. When the object is moved to where you want it, release the mouse button. Moving an object using your computer's arrow keys 1.
23.htm ● The [Clear] command or your keyboard's backspace/delete key simply deletes the selected object. BACK file:///E|/insiders/23.
24_27.htm Using the Auto Format Wizard Stamp Editor's Auto Format feature makes creating stamp as easy as selecting a format and inputting text. With this feature, you get a wide variety of automatically formatted templates, which are divided into135 different categories in 9 folders. Creating a layout using the Auto Format Wizard As an example, let's create a stamp like the following. This stamp was created using the template named 202.LBL located in the OFFICE folder. 1.
24_27.htm 2. In the "Category:" list view, select the category containing the template that you wish to use. ● For this example, first select "OFFICE", and then click Note: Click to display the Browse for Folder dialog box. Then, select "OFFICE", and then click file:///E|/insiders/24_27.htm (2 of 4) [9/26/2007 1:55:09 PM] . .
24_27.htm 3. Click . 4. In the "Template:" list view, select your desired template. ● Let's select "202.LBL". file:///E|/insiders/24_27.
24_27.htm 5. Click . 6. Select the text that you wish to change so that it is displayed in the "Input:" edit box. ● ● Here, the first piece of text that we wish to change, the name, is already selected. The text can be selected by either clicking it in the sample that is shown or by clicking or . NEXT file:///E|/insiders/24_27.
28_29.htm Printing a layout The print function lets you print out the document using your computer printer or create a stamp using your SC-2000. 1. Select the printer. 1. Pull down the [File] menu and click the [Printer Setup] command to display the Printer Setup dialog box. 2. Click "P-touch/Stamp Series Printer" and select "SC-2000". file:///E|/insiders/28_29.
28_29.htm 3. Click to confirm your setting and close the Printer Setup dialog box. 2. Print the layout. 1. Pull down the [File] menu and click the [Print] command to display the Print dialog box. Note: The Options that appear differ according to the printer that is selected. 2. Select the desired settings. 3. Make sure the printer is turned on and ready, then click file:///E|/insiders/28_29.htm (2 of 2) [9/26/2007 1:55:10 PM] .
30.htm Saving a layout document When you start working on a new layout, the Stamp Editor automatically gives it the name "Layout 1". This is only a temporary name; you must give the layout a name when you save it. Saving a layout that already has a name Pull down the [File] menu and click the [Save] command. This simply saves the layout under the file name that is already assigned to it. Saving a layout that does not have a name Pull down the [File] menu and click the [Save] command.
31.htm Databases With your Stamp Editor, you can create useful databases to help you collect, organise and retrieve information. A Stamp Editor database document is made up of a table divided into records. Each record consists of a number of fields, each containing text data. When a field is created, it is given a format which determines the type of data that the field can contain. The records are the rows of the table, and the fields are the columns. The field names appear at the top of each column.
32_36.htm Creating a database The following are the basic steps for creating a database. 1. Create a new database document and a new table. 2. Define the field names and their formats. 3. Create records and input the record data.
32_36.htm 2. In the list box below the "Save in:" edit box, select the folder where you wish to save the table. 3. In the "Field Name:" edit box, type in the name that you wish to give the new table. 4. Click to display the Define Fields dialog box. file:///E|/insiders/32_36.
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33.htm 2. Define the field names and their formats. A database is defined by the fields that make up its records. 1. In the Define Fields dialog box, click to display the Add a Field dialog box. 2. In the "Field Name:" edit box, type the name of one of your fields. ● Let's type in "Last Name" first so we can use the last name data to identify the records in our database. 3. In the "Field Format" box, pull down the list of field formats and select the format of the entered field name.
35_36.htm 3. Create records and input record data. Now that the fields of our database are defined, let's use the following procedure to create records and input the record data. 1. Click window. ● in the standard toolbar, or click the [Form View] command in the [View] menu to display the form view The data from the first record appears in the form view window when it is first displayed. 2. Position the cursor in the edit box that you wish to add text to.
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37_39.htm Maintaining the database The following procedures may be used to change the data and field names in your database. Changing record data 1. In the record selector column of the record view window, click the record containing the data that you wish to change. 2. In the [View] menu, click the [Form View] command to display the form view window. 3. Click the data that you wish to change, then change the data. 4. Click to close the form view window. Deleting a record 1.
37_39.htm 3. Click to display the Edit a Field dialog box. 4. Type the new field name into the "Field Name:" edit box and select the new field format from the "Field Format" box. 5. Click to close the Edit a Field dialog box. 6. When you are finished making changes, click NEXT file:///E|/insiders/37_39.htm (2 of 2) [9/26/2007 1:55:13 PM] to close the Define Fields dialog box.
40_44.htm Using database data in layouts After you have created your database, you can incorporate data from it into your new layouts. This section describes how to do this. The following are the three basic steps you might perform in order to use the database data in your layouts. 1. Define joined fields. 2. Merge database fields into the selected layout. 3. Arrange the fields in the layout. All of these steps are described in detail below. 1. Define joined fields.
40_44.htm 2. Click to display the Add a Joined Field dialog box. file:///E|/insiders/40_44.
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42.htm 2. Merge database fields into the selected layout. After you have created all fields and joined fields that you will want to use in your layout, you can merge (put) the desired fields into the layout. 1. In the [Tool] menu, click the [Merge into Layout] command to display the Merge Fields dialog box. ● ● If more than one layout is open, the Select Layout dialog box is displayed first.
42.htm selected field. ● Let's set all of these fields to "(Auto)". BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/42.
43_44.htm 4. Click ● to merge the fields into the layout. To un-merge a field, simply delete it from the layout. Note: If a record is currently selected in the record selector column of the record view window, its data appears in the fields merged into the layout. To display the field names instead of the record data in the merged field objects, click in the Database Properties. 3. Arrange the fields in the layout.
43_44.htm effects applied to the text in the merged field objects and position the objects within the layout area in the same way that you edit any other text object. You can also add objects, such as text and images, to the layout. Displaying data from another record To select a different record which contains data that you wish to display in the layout, pull down the [Edit] menu, then open the [Go To] submenu and select the [First Record], [Last Record], [Previous Record], or [Next Record] command.
45.htm Printing a layout containing data merged from a record The print operation lets you print the layout which contains the merged data from the selected record in your database file. Use the same procedure as that outlined in Printing a layout. file:///E|/insiders/45.
46.htm Saving a database document Use the same procedures as those outlined Saving a layout document. file:///E|/insiders/46.
47.htm Reference This chapter is organized as a reference. It contains detailed information about the Stamp Editor's windows, docks, toolbars, commands and dialog boxes. file:///E|/insiders/47.
48_58.htm Stamp Editor environment Layout document window (1) Menu bar (2) Standard toolbar (3) Property dock (4) Rulers (5) Draw toolbar (6) Title bar (7) Print area (8) Cursor (9) Layout area (10) Object dock (11) Status bar file:///E|/insiders/48_58.
48_58.htm Note: If "1:1" in the Zoom dialog box is selected, the layout is displayed so that each pixel on your computer screen corresponds to a printer dot. Menu bar When a layout document is displayed: When a database document is displayed: The menu bar provides pull-down menus containing various commands. Refer to menu bar commands for detailed explanations of each menu and command. NEXT file:///E|/insiders/48_58.
49.htm Standard toolbar When a layout document is displayed: When a database document is displayed: The buttons on the standard toolbar provide you with quick access to commands that are often used. (1) [New] button ● Clicking this button is the same as selecting the [New] command in the [File] menu. Click here for more details. (2) [Open] button ● Clicking this button is the same as selecting the [Open] command in the [File] menu. Click here for more details.
49.htm ● Clicking this button is the same as selecting the [Print] command that appears in the [File] menu when a layout document is displayed. Click here for more details. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/49.
52.htm Property dock Click an icon to display or hide its Properties. Page Properties When printing using the Brother SC-2000: When printing using another printer: Use the Page Properties to select the printer and to specify the size of the stamp. These Properties are simply shortcuts to settings on the [Printer Setup] and [Page Setup] tabs in the Printer Setup dialog box, which appears when you select the [Printer Setup] command on the [File] menu.
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55.htm Database Properties The four record selection buttons of the Database Properties let you select different records in the database using the same commands that are in the [Go To] submenu ([Edit] menu). In addition, the bottom two buttons allow you to select whether the field names or the record data is displayed in the fields merged into a layout. (Click here) for more details. Rulers The rulers provide you with a convenient scale for aligning objects in your layout.
56.htm Draw toolbar The draw toolbar contains a selection of buttons necessary for selecting objects and for drawing any shape. (1) [Select] button ● Click this button to change the pointer to . ● To select an object, move the ● left mouse button. To move a selected object, move the ● hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse.
56.htm ● ● highlighted text or change its font, size, or other attributes. When a new text object is created, the size of the object automatically adjusts to fit the text. If you delete all text contained in a text object, the object itself disappears. (3) [Line] button ● ● ● Click this button to change the pointer to when it is moved into the layout area. To draw a straight line, hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse. Then, release the mouse button at the end of the line.
58.htm Object dock Click an icon to add the corresponding object to your layout. (1) Clip Art ● Clicking this option is the same as selecting the [Clip Art] command in the [Insert] menu. Click here for more details. (2) Arrange Text ● Clicking this option is the same as selecting the [Arrange Text] command in the [Insert] menu. Click here for more details. (3) Make Picture ● Clicking this option is the same as selecting the [Make Picture] command in the [Insert] menu. Click here for more details.
58.htm Status bar The status bar displays an explanation of the command or button that the pointer is currently positioned over. In addition, when Caps Lock or Num Lock is turned on, the corresponding indicator appears on the right side of the status bar. BACK file:///E|/insiders/58.
59_60.htm Record view window (1) Database tree view (2) Record selector colum (3) Field selector row (4) Record view The record view window allows you to view the record data entered in the table or query selected in the database tree view. From this window, you can compare data entered into different records or even edit the data in existing records. file:///E|/insiders/59_60.
59_60.htm Database tree view This tree chart shows a list of all tables and queries created in the current database document. Record view This table displays the records entered in the table or query that is currently selected in the database tree view. The field names appear in the top row with the records listed below them. NEXT file:///E|/insiders/59_60.
60.htm Record selector column This column allows you to select specific records in the current table or query. ● ● ● Clicking a cell in this column selects the entire record. Holding down the keyboard's shift key and clicking another cell in this column selects all of the records in the range between the previously selected record and the clicked record. Holding down the keyboard's Ctrl key and clicking specific cells in this column selects the clicked records.
61_64.htm Pop-Up menu commands This section provides explanations for all of the commands in each pop-up menu that can be displayed. Many of these commands also have shortcut keys, shown in the menus to the right of the command. Property dock pop-up menu A pop-up menu which can be used to change how the property dock appears is displayed by positioning the pointer in the property dock, then clicking the right mouse button.
61_64.htm Docked ● Selecting the [Docked] command in the property dock pop-up menu is the same as selecting the "Docked" option on the [Object Dock] tab of the Options dialog box, which is displayed by selecting the [Options] command on the [Format] menu.
62.htm Object pop-up menu A pop-up menu which can be used to edit an object is displayed by selecting the object, then clicking the right mouse button. Cut ● Selecting the [Cut] command from the object pop-up menu is the same as selecting the [Cut] command in the [Edit] menu. Click here for more details. Copy ● Selecting the [Copy] command from the object pop-up menu is the same as selecting the [Copy] command in the [Edit] menu. Click here for more details.
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63.htm Database tree view pop-up menu A pop-up menu which can be used to edit the database is displayed by positioning the pointer in the database tree view, then clicking the right mouse button. Open ● Selecting the [Open] command from the database tree view pop-up menu is the same as selecting the [Open] command in the [File] menu. Click here for more details. ● Selecting the [Cut] command from the database tree view pop-up menu is the same as selecting the [Cut] command in the [Edit] menu.
64.htm Record view pop-up menu A pop-up menu which can be used to edit the records is displayed by positioning the pointer in the record view, then clicking the right mouse button. Form View ● Selecting the [Form View] command from the record view pop-up menu is the same as selecting the [Form View] command in the [View] menu. Click here for more details. ● Selecting the [Cut] command from the record view pop-up menu is the same as selecting the [Cut] command in the [Edit] menu.
65_82.htm Menu bar commands This section provides detailed explanations for all of the menu bar commands and dialog boxes that you can use to create stamps. Many of these commands also have shortcut keys, shown in the menus to the right of the command. Press the designated key or keys to quickly execute the command. Note: The contents of many of the dialog boxes in this section were included as examples; the actual contents of these boxes will reflect the files that you are working with.
65_82.htm Save in: Select the disk or folder where you want to save the file. NEXT file:///E|/insiders/65_82.
83_88.htm Edit Undo ● Selecting the [Undo] command in the [Edit] menu reverses the previous action performed. Redo (only for a layout document) ● Selecting the [Redo] command in the [Edit] menu reverses the previous Undo operation. ● Selecting the [Cut] command in the [Edit] menu cuts the selected data (text or graphics) from the layout area or database and stores it on the Clipboard.
83_88.htm Select All ● Selecting the [Select All] command in the [Edit] menu selects all of the objects (text and graphics) in the layout area or database. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/83_88.
89_91.htm View Standard Toolbar ● Selecting the [Standard Toolbar] command in the [View] menu displays ( the command) or hides (no appears) the standard toolbar. (Click here) appears in front of Draw Toolbar ● Selecting the [Draw Toolbar] command in the [View] menu displays ( command) or hides (no appears) the draw toolbar. (Click here) appears in front of the Property Dock ● Selecting the [Property Dock] command in the [View] menu displays ( command) or hides (no appears) the property dock.
95.htm Insert (only for a layout document) Clip Art (only for a layout document) ● Selecting the [Clip Art] command in the [Insert] menu displays the Clipart dialog box, which allows you to choose from a variety of clip art illustrations that can be added to the layout. Category: Select the category containing the desired clip art illustration. Data: This list box shows the illustrations belonging to the category specified in the "Category:" box. Doubleclick an illustration to add it to the layout.
95.htm Click this button to add the selected clip art illustration to the layout. Click this button to display an Open dialog box, which lets you add an illustration to the category specified in the "Category:" box. Click here for more details on the Open dialog box. Click this button to delete the selected clip art illustration. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/95.
112_125.htm Format Font (only for a layout document) ● ● ● ● ● Selecting the [Font] command in the [Format] menu displays the [Font] tab of the Text Properties dialog box, which contains a number of settings that let you change the font, size, style, and the effects applied to text. To specify font settings for new text, select the settings you want on the [Font] tab, then position the cursor in the layout and type the new text.
_125.htm Note: The settings on the [Font] tab lists only the fonts and font styles from the True Type family that are installed on your computer. Effects, underlines, and strikeouts are always available. Font: Select the True Type font that you want to use from those installed on your computer. Style: Select the font style that you want to use. The styles that are available depend on the selected font. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/112_125.
126_130.htm Layout (only for a layout document) Group (only for a layout document) ● ● ● Selecting the [Group] command in the [Layout] menu links all of the selected objects into a single object. Clicking within the objects that make up a group selects the entire group. A group can be manipulated (moved, copied, deleted, made larger, made smaller, etc.) just like any other object can.
131_136.htm Tool (only for a database document) Add Record (only for a database document) ● Selecting the [Add Record] command in the [Tool] menu creates a new record and displays its form view window. Click here for more details on the form view window. Define Fields (only for a database document) ● Selecting the [Define Fields] command in the [Tool] menu displays the Define Fields dialog box, which allows you specify the names and formats for the fields that will be used in your database.
131_136.htm Click this button to select the next field. Click this button to select the previous field. Click this button to close the Define Fields dialog box and save any changes. Click this button to display the Add a Field dialog box, which allows you to create new fields for the current database. Click this button to delete the field selected in the "Fields:" list box.
137_138.htm Window New Window (only for a layout document) ● Selecting the [New Window] command in the [Window] menu displays a copy of the current window. Cascade ● Selecting the [Cascade] command in the [Window] menu aligns the open windows so that they overlap each other within the window of the application. ● Selecting the [Tile] command in the [Window] menu displays the open windows in a tile arrangement so that they cover the entire window of the application.
137_138.htm Help Help Topics ● Selecting the [Help Topics] command in the [Help] menu opens the on-line Help table of contents. BACK file:///E|/insiders/137_138.
128.htm Align (only for a layout document) ● Selecting the [Order] command in the [Layout] menu displays the [Align] submenu, which contains seven commands that allow you to align selected objects. Note: The commands in the [Align] submenu are available only if more than one object is selected. Left Selecting the [Left] command in the [Align] submenu aligns the left sides of the selected objects.
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129.htm When Align in Relation to Print Area is off (no appears), the selected objects are aligned based on their locations in the layout. When Align in Relation to Print Area is on ( appears in front of the command), the selected objects are aligned based on the print area. ● Left ● Left ● Horizontal Center ● Horizontal Center ● Right ● Right ● Top ● Top ● Vertical Center ● Vertical Center ● Bottom ● Bottom BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/129.
114.htm Text (only for a layout document) ● ● ● ● ● Selecting the [Text] command in the [Format] menu displays the [Text] tab of the Text Properties dialog box, which lets you change the position of the text inside the selected text object. To specify text settings for new text, select the settings you want on the [Text] tab, then position the cursor in the layout and type the new text.
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97.htm Arrange Text (only for a layout document) ● ● Selecting the [Arrange Text] command in the [Insert] menu displays the Arrange Text Properties dialog box, which puts a powerful selection of text-arranging tools at your fingertips. To edit an Arrange Text object that has already been added to the layout, select the object with pointer, then double-click the left mouse button to display an Arrange Text Properties the dialog box which also contains the [Position] tab.
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72.htm Auto Format ● Selecting the [Auto Format] command in the [File] menu starts up the Auto Format Wizard, which allows you to select a pre-formatted template for quickly and easily creating layouts. Category: Select the category which contains the Auto Format template that you wish to use. Use Text From Current Layout Click this option to select whether ( selected Auto Format template. file:///E|/insiders/72.
72.htm Click this button to display a dialog box which allows you to select a different folder containing more Auto Format templates, for example when you wish to use a template from the Catalog folder while the template catagories in the Others folder are displayed. Click this button to advance to the next Auto Format dialog box. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/72.
50_51.htm (6) [Print Preview] button ● Clicking this button is the same as selecting the [Print Preview] command that appears in the [File] menu when a layout document is displayed. Click here for more details. (7) [Cut] button ● Clicking this button is the same as selecting the [Cut] command in the [Edit] menu. Click here for more details. (8) [Copy] button ● Clicking this button is the same as selecting the [Copy] command in the [Edit] menu. Click here for more details.
50_51.htm [Properties] command from the pop-up menu which appears when the right mouse button is clicked. (14) Zoom setting ● Type in or select how much you want to enlarge or reduce the layout that is displayed. (15) [Help] button ● Clicking this button so that a question mark (?) appears beside the pointer and then clicking a button, command or setting displays an explanation of the clicked item.
84.htm Auto Text (only for a layout document) ● Selecting the [Auto Text] command in the [Edit] menu displays the Auto Text dialog box, which makes editing any text or arranged text in the layout easier. Note: This command is available only if the layout contains at least one text object. Entry Name: Select which one of the preset text formats you wish to give to the text shown in the "Input:" edit box. Input: Type in the text that you want to appear in the layout.
84.htm Note: Text entered in the "Input:" edit box takes on the attributes (underline, shadow, etc.) of the original text object when the text is added to the layout. Object (only for a layout document) ● Selecting the [Object] command in the [Edit] menu displays a menu for the OLE object selected in the layout area. The menu commands are different depending on the type of OLE object that is selected. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/84.
118.htm Frame (only for a layout document) ● ● ● Selecting the [Frame] command in the [Format] menu displays the Frame dialog box, which lets you select the style of the frame drawn when is clicked. The setting you make remains in effect until you change it. To specify frame settings for a new frame, use the Frame dialog box to specify the settings you want, then position the cursor in the layout and draw the new frame.
118.htm Style: This list box shows various frame patterns contained in the selected category. Click a pattern to select it. Click this button to close the Frame dialog box and apply the selected settings. Background (only for a layout document) ● Selecting the [Background] command in the [Format] menu displays the Background Properties dialog box, which lets you specify the pattern and colors of the layout area.
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101.htm Image (only for a layout document) ● Selecting the [Image] command in the [Insert] menu displays the Open dialog box, which lets you select the graphic file to be added to the layout. Double-click the graphic file (.bmp, .dib, . jpg, .tif, .ico, or .wmf) to add it to the layout. Click here for a detailed explanation of the Open dialog box.
101.htm Clip Click this option to select whether ( "Shape:" list box. BACK ) or not ( NEXT file:///E|/insiders/101.
127.htm Bring to Front Selecting the [Bring to Front] command in the [Order] submenu makes the selected object the top object in a stack. Send to Back Selecting the [Send to Back] command in the [Order] submenu makes the selected object the bottom object in a stack. Bring Forward Selecting the [Bring Forward] command in the [Order] submenu moves the selected object one position forward in a stack of objects.
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105.htm Date/Time/Calendar (only for a layout document) ● ● ● Selecting the [Date/Time/Calendar] command in the [Insert] menu displays the Date/Time/ Calendar Properties dialog box, which lets you insert a date, the time or a calendar into your layout. The " " at the bottom left corner of the date/time/calendar object is the functional icon. Functional icons are only displayed by turning on ( ) "Display Functional Icons of Objects" on the [Display] tab of the Options dialog box ([Options] command).
105.htm Sample This box shows how the date, time, or calendar will appear. Date Click this option if you want the date to be added to the layout. Time Click this option if you want the time to be added to the layout. Calendar Click this option if you want a calendar to be added to the layout. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/105.
130.htm Rotate (only for a layout document) ● Selecting the [Rotate] command in the [Layout] menu displays the [Rotate] submenu, which contains six commands that let you rotate the selected objects. Note: If more than one object is selected when a command on the [Rotate] submenu is selected, all of the selected objects are rotated. Rotate 90° Left Selecting the [Rotate 90° Left] command in the [Rotate] submenu rotates the selected objects 90° to the left (counterclockwise).
130.htm Larger Selecting the [Larger] command in the [Change Size] submenu enlarges both the width and height of the selected objects while maintaining their original height-to-width ratio. Smaller Selecting the [Smaller] command in the [Change Size] submenu reduces both the width and height of the selected objects while maintaining their original height-to-width ratio.
115.htm Spacing Select the amount of spacing that you want to use between the characters and the lines of text inside the selected text object. Orientation Select the orientation of the text within the selected text object. ● ● Note: file:///E|/insiders/115.
115.htm Selecting for a text object and then rotating the object (Click here) makes it possible to produce vertical text that reads from top to bottom. Merge Options Select how the text within text objects is adjusted when the size of the text object is changed. ● Auto Select this option to automatically adjust the size of the text object so that all of the text can be displayed. ● Clip Select this option to keep the set text size, even when the size of the text object is changed.
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70.htm Close ● ● Selecting the [Close] command in the [File] menu closes the current document without quitting Stamp Editor. If there are unsaved changes in the document being closed, a message appears asking if you want to save the data. Save ● ● ● Selecting the [Save] command in the [File] menu saves the current document without closing it. If the current document has already been assigned a name, the file is saved immediately.
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69.htm Delimiter: Select the delimiter that was used in the file you are importing. Import First Line as Field Names: Select whether ( ) or not ( ) the first line of the file will be imported as the field names. Table Preview: This box shows how the database would appear if it is imported with the selected options. Click this button to import the data using the selected options. file:///E|/insiders/69.
69.htm Table: Select the name of the table that you want to import. Click this button to import the data. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/69.
111.htm Database Field (only for a layout document) ● ● Selecting the [Database Field] command in the [Insert] menu allows you to merge selected database fields into the current layout. If more than one database file is open when this command is selected and if the layout is not already linked to a database file, the Select Database dialog box is displayed. Database: This list box shows the currently open database files. Click the name of a database file to select it.
111.htm Object Type: Select the type of object that you want the merged field to be. Database Fields That Can Be Merged: This list box shows all of the fields which can be merged from the database. Click the name of a field to select it. Click this button to merge the fields selected in the "Database Fields That Can Be Merged:" list box into the layout. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/111.
39.htm Deleting a field 1. In the [Tool] menu, click the [Define Fields] command to display the Define Fields dialog box. 2. In the "Fields:" list box, select the name of the field that you wish to delete. 3. Click ● . When a field is deleted, all of the record data entered in that field is also deleted. 4. Click . 5. When you are finished making changes, click to close the Define Fields dialog box. Changing the order of the fields 1.
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125.htm ● [Object Dock] tab: Object Dock Icons: Select which object icons are displayed in the object dock. Docked Click this option to select whether ( window. ) or not ( ) to display the object dock attached to the main Register OLE Click this option to select whether ( ) or not ( ) the object dock will include icons for applications that were used to add OLE objects to the layout. Show Icon Names Click this option to select whether ( object dock.
125.htm Text Displayed in Fields with Yes/No Format Select the text that you want to appear in fields that are given the Yes/No format. Do Not Display Exponential Values According to Regional Settings Click this option to select whether ( ) or not ( ) to display exponential values according to the format set on the [Number] tab of the Regional Setting Properties of the Regional Settings control panel. Click this button to close the Options dialog box and apply the selected settings.
124.htm ● [Monochrome Display] tab: Paper Color: Select the color that the page appears in when the [Monochrome Display] command in the [View] menu is turned on ( appears in front of the command). Ink Color: Select the color that the ink appears in when the [Monochrome Display] command in the [View] menu is turned on ( appears in front of the command). ● [Property Dock] tab: file:///E|/insiders/124.
124.htm Property Icon: Select which property icons are displayed in the property dock. Docked Click this option to select whether ( window. ) or not ( ) to display the property dock attached to the main Automatically Adjust the Properties That Are Displayed Click this option to select whether ( ) or not ( ) to close Properties that do not fit in the property dock when a new set of Properties are opened. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/124.
116_117.htm Drawing (only for a layout document) ● ● ● Selecting the [Drawing] command in the [Format] menu displays the [Drawing] tab of the Object Properties dialog box, which lets you set line and fill styles, and other effects used for drawing. Settings you make remain in effect until you change them. To specify drawing settings for a new drawing, select the settings you want on the [Drawing] tab, then position the cursor in the layout and draw the new drawing.
116_117.htm Click this option to select whether ( colors. ) or not ( ) to change the object's colors to their opposite Style: Select the line style you want to use. An example of the available style is shown below. ● Solid Width: Select a line width of between 1 and 20 dots. Click this button to close the dialog box and apply the selected settings. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/116_117.
113.htm Size: Select a font size or type in a size. You can even type in sizes that are not included in this list. Effect: Select the effect that you want to apply to the text. You can choose from six different effects: Underline: Select the underline style that you want to use. You can choose from two underline styles: Strikeout: Select the strikeout style that you want to use.
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82.htm ● [Page Setup] tab: Size Select the page size that you wish to use. Printing Orientation Select the page orientation that you wish to use. Margins Type in the page margins that you wish to use. Click this button to enter the selected options and close the Printer Setup dialog box. Recently used files file:///E|/insiders/82.
82.htm ● Stamp Editor automatically maintains a list toward the bottom of the [File] menu that shows the names of the five files you most recently opened. Note: The only distinction made in the file list between layout documents and database documents is the extension given to the file. Exit ● ● Selecting the [Exit] command in the [File] menu closes all currently opened documents and quits Stamp Editor.
71.htm Export ● Selecting the [Export] command in the [File] menu displays the Export dialog box, which allows you to export the current layout or database document as a different type of file. Save in: Select the disk or folder where you want to export the file. (1) This list box displays the contents of the disk or folder selected above. Double-click a disk or folder to display its contents in this list box or double-click a file to open it.
71.htm Click this button to display the items in the list box with their details. File name: Type in the name you wish to give to the exported file. Save as type: Select the type of files that you wish to display in the list box. The file being exported is automatically exported in the format selected in this box. Click this button to save the file in the selected disk or folder with the file name typed into the "File name:" edit box. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/71.
38.htm Creating a new field 1. In the [Tool] menu, click the [Define Fields] command to display the Define Fields dialog box. to display the Add a Field dialog box. 2. Click 3. In the "Field Name:" edit box, type the name of one of your fields. 4. In the "Field Format" box, pull down the list of field formats and select the format of the entered field name. 5. Click to close the Add a Field dialog box. 6. Click to close the Define Fields dialog box. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/38.
136.htm Sort (only for a database document) ● Selecting the [Sort] command in the [Tool] menu displays the Sort dialog box, which lets you sort the records in the current database. You can specify up to three conditions for the sort operation. Key 1 Select the field that you want to use as the primary parameter for sorting. Key 2 Select the field that you want to use as the secondary sorting parameter. This parameter determines how records are sorted if they have identical data in the "Key 1" field.
136.htm Merge into Layout (only for a database document) ● ● Selecting the [Merge into Layout] command in the [Tool] menu allows you to merge fields from the current database into the selected layout. If more than one layout file is open when this command is selected and if the database file is not already linked to a layout file, the Select Layout dialog box is displayed. Layout: This list box shows the currently open layout files. Click the name of a layout file to select it.
86.htm Find (only for a database document) ● Selecting the [Find] command in the [Format] menu displays the Find dialog box, which lets you search for specific characters in the records of the database. Find What: Type in the characters that you wish to search for. Match Case Click this option to select whether ( ) or not ( ) the search should be case-sensitive. For example, if you type "On" in the "Find What:" box and select this option, the word "on" would not be considered a match.
86.htm Click this button to close the Find dialog box. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/86.
53.htm Font Properties With the Font Properties, you have instant access to settings which allow you to change the font, size, style (bold, italic, bold italic, etc.) and effects applied to highlighted text or a selected text object. These are the same settings that can be found on the [Font] tab of the Text Properties dialog box, which appears when you select the [Font] command on the [Format] menu. Detailed explanations on these settings can be found (Click here).
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91.htm Form View (only for a database document) ● Selecting the [Form View] command in the [View] menu displays the form view window for the selected record. (1) This list shows the fields defined in the current database. (2) Type in the data that you wish to enter in each field. If the field is defined with the Yes/No format, a check box appears instead of an edit box.
91.htm (3) Type in the number for the record containing the data that you wish to display. Click this button to display the data in the next record. Click this button to display the data in the last record. Click this button to create a new record and display its empty form view window. (4) This displays the number of records in the current database. Click this button to close the form view window. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/91.
88.htm Go To (only for a database document) ● Selecting the [Go To] command in the [Edit] menu displays the [Go To] submenu, which lets you specify the record you want to jump to. First Record Selecting the [First Record] command in the [Go To] submenu selects the first record in the database file. Last Record Selecting the [Last Record] command in the [Go To] submenu selects the last record in the database file.
68.htm Import Database (only for a database document) ● Selecting the [Import Database] command in the [File] menu displays the Open dialog box, which allows you to select a CSV file or a table or query from another Stamp Editor database file and import it into a new Stamp Editor database file. Look in: Select the disk or folder containing the file that you want to import. (1) This list box displays the contents of the disk or folder selected in the "Look in:" box.
68.htm Click this button to display the items in the list box as icons. (5) Click this button to display the items in the list box with their details. File name: This edit box displays the name of the file that will be imported. Files of type: Select the type of files that you wish to display in the list box.
133.htm Joined Fields (only for a database document) ● Selecting the [Joined Fields] command in the [Tool] menu displays the Define Joined Fields dialog box, which allows you to create a new field consisting of two or more fields that have already been defined. You can even add text to the joined field or divide it onto different lines in the layout. Why use joined fields? Joined field names are helpful when you want to align fields that may contain data of varying lengths.
122_123.htm Options ● Selecting the [Options] command in the [Format] menu displays the Options dialog box, which allows you to select various preferences for this application. The settings you make remain in effect until you change them. For a layout document: ● [Display] tab: Display Frames Around Objects Click this option to select whether ( ) or not ( ) to display frames around each object in the layout.
122_123.htm Note: The "Display Database Field Names" setting makes it easy to distinguish which objects in your layout are fields that have been merged from a database. For example, when the field names are displayed, a field called "Last Name" would appear as shown below. When the record data is displayed instead of the field names, a field containing the first name "Jones" would appear as shown below. Units Select the unit of measurement for the rulers and other settings.
99.htm Make Picture (only for a layout document) ● Selecting the [Make Picture] command in the [Insert] menu displays the Make Picture Properties dialog box, which lets you create a picture by combining two parts, or allows you to select one of the many available pictures.
99.htm is displayed. Picture This box shows the currently selected picture. Hair, Face, Head, Body, Picture Select one of the pictures. (1) The number of the currently selected picture is shown on the left and the total number of pictures that are available is shown on the right. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/99.
102.htm Click this button to display the Select Clip Area dialog box, which lets you move the shape selected in the "Shape:" list box to select the area of the image that will be cut out. Preview This box shows how the image will appear when it is added to the layout. Outline Click this option to select whether ( ) or not ( ) to outline the image. Make Transparent Click this option to select whether ( ) or not ( ) to change the image by making the color selected in the "Color:" list box transparent.
102.htm Click this button to display the Clipart dialog box, which lets you add the edited image to the clip art. Click here for more details. Click this button to display the Monochrome dialog box, which lets you select various parameters for changing the image to monochrome. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/102.
90.htm Zoom (only for a layout document) ● Selecting the [Zoom] command in the [View] menu displays the Zoom dialog box, which allows you to zoom in or zoom out from the display. If "1:1" is selected, the layout is displayed so that 1 screen pixel is equal to 1 printer dot. Zoom to: Select how much larger or smaller than the actual size you want the layout to appear on the display.
109_110.htm New Object (only for a layout document) ● Selecting the [New Object] command in the [Insert] menu displays the Insert Object dialog box, which allows you to insert an OLE object that you can either create or import. ● When the "Create New" option is selected: Object Type: This list box shows other applications that can be used to create a new object. Double-click the application that you wish to use and open a window that allows you to create the new object.
109_110.htm Click this button to open a window for the application selected in the "Object Type:" list box and begin creating the new object. Note: After creating the object in the other application, click outside of the object to return to the Stamp Editor layout area. ● When the "Create from File" option is selected: File: Type in the path to the file that you wish to insert as an OLE object.
109_110.htm Click this button to close the Insert Object dialog box and enter the selected settings. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/109_110.
67.htm Open ● Selecting the [Open] command in the [File] menu displays the Open dialog box, which allows you to open an existing layout or database file. Look in: Select the disk or folder containing the file that you wish to open. (1) This list box displays the contents of the disk or folder selected in the "Look in:" edit box. Double-click a disk or folder to display its contents in this list box or double-click a file to open it.
67.htm Click this button to display the items in the list box with their details. File name: This edit box displays the name of the file that will be opened. Files of type: Select the type of files that you wish to display in the list box. Click this button to see the contents of the selected disk or folder or to open the selected file. Note: The commands displayed in the menu bar change according to the type of file that is opened.
94.htm ● [Position] tab: Top Left Position Type in the desired horizontal position (from the left) and vertical position (from the top) for the top left corner of the selected object. Size Type in the desired width and height of the selected object. Maintain Ratio Click this option to select whether ( ) or not ( while the size of the object is changed. Rotation Angle Select the desired angle that the object is rotated. file:///E|/insiders/94.
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76.htm Print (only for a layout document) ● Selecting the [Print] command in the [File] menu displays the Print dialog box, which lets you set various print settings before printing the layout. Note: The settings displayed differ depending on the printer that is selected. Output: Select whether a stamp or an ID label will be printed. Click this button to start printing the layout with the selected options.
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80.htm Print Preview (only for a layout document) ● Selecting the [Print Preview] command in the [File] menu displays the Print Preview dialog box, which lets you get an idea of what the stamp will look like after it is printed. Click this button to display the Print dialog box. Click here for a detailed explanation of the Print dialog box. Click this button to zoom in on the layout, increasing its size on the screen. Click this button to zoom out from the layout, decreasing its size on the screen.
80.htm Note: You cannot edit the layout that is displayed in the Print Preview dialog box. If you wish to edit the layout, click to return to the layout area. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/80.
81.htm Printer Setup (only for a layout document) ● Selecting the [Printer Setup] command in the [File] menu displays the Printer Setup dialog box, which lets you select the printer and the page size that will be used. ● [Printer Setup] tab: P-touch/Stamp Series Printer Click this option to print using the selected P-touch printer. Other Printer Click this option to print using the selected printer.
81.htm Click this button to set the selected printer as the default printer. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/81.
87.htm Replace (only for a database document) ● Selecting the [Replace] command in the [Format] menu displays the Replace dialog box, which lets you search for and replace specific characters in the records of the database. Find What: Type in the characters that you wish to search for. Replace With: Type in the characters that you wish to replace the found characters with. Match Case Click this option to select whether ( ) or not ( ) the search should be case-sensitive.
87.htm Click this button to start the search. Click this button to replace the text found in the current record with the characters entered in the "Replace With:" box. Click this button to replace the text found in all of the records with the characters entered in the "Replace With:" box. Click this button to close the Replace dialog box. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/87.
54.htm Text Properties The settings of the Text Properties allow you to format text within selected text objects using the same settings that are available on the [Text] tab of the Text Properties dialog box, which appears when the [Text] command on the [Format] menu is selected. For more details on these settings. (Click here) BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/54.
8.htm 4. Select the PTCOM port where the SC-2000 is connected, and then click box confirming how the installation will be carried out appears. 5. Click to install the printer driver. file:///E|/insiders/8.htm (1 of 2) [9/26/2007 1:55:53 PM] .
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26_27.htm 7. In the "Input:" edit box, change the text. ● For our example, let's change the name to the "ROBERT BECKER" Note: Text you change in the "Input:" edit box takes on the font, size, style and attributes (underline, shadow, etc.) of the original text in the template. 8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the text appears as you wish. ● Now, we can change the company name to "ABC Transport" and address to "330 7th Avenue NewYork, NY01234". 9. Click to advance to the last Auto Format Wizard page.
26_27.htm When the "Use the Current Page Size" option is turned on , the size of the new document created using the Auto Format Wizard is automatically adjusted to the currently selected page size. 10. After selecting the desired options, click file:///E|/insiders/26_27.htm (2 of 3) [9/26/2007 1:55:54 PM] to add the layout to the print area.
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34.htm 4. Click Field dialog box. in the dialog box or press your keyboard's return key to close the Add a 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to define names for all of the fields that you wish to add to your database. ● For this example, let's define five more field names: First Name, Address, City, State and Zip Code. 6. After you are finished defining all of the field names, click Fields dialog box.
34.htm (1) Database tree view (2) Record selector colum ● ● (3) Field selector row (4) Record view Click here for a detailed explanation of the database document window and its components. Note that the database document window appears similar to the layout document window, except for the differences in the menu bar and the standard toolbar. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/34.
41.htm 3. In the "Fields:" list box, click the name of the first field that will be part of the joined field, then . click ● In our example, select "First Name". 4. Press the keyboard's space bar to add a space after "First Name" in the "Data:" edit box. ● When joining fields, you can add any text to the joined field just by typing it into the "Data:" edit box.
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57.htm (4) [Box] button ● ● ● Click this button to change the pointer to when it is moved into the layout area. To draw a box, hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse from one corner of the box to the opposite corner, and then release the mouse button. Holding down the keyboard's shift key while dragging the mouse keeps the box perfectly square. (5) [Rounded box] button ● ● Click this button to change the pointer to when it is moved into the layout area.
57.htm ● by selecting the [Frame] command in the [Format] menu. Holding down the keyboard's shift key while dragging the mouse keeps the frame perfectly square. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/57.
66.htm (1) This list box displays the contents of the disk or folder displayed in the "Save in:" edit box. Double-click a disk or folder to display its contents in this list box or double-click a file to open it. (2) Click this button to display the contents of the folder containing the folder selected in the "Save in:" box. (3) Click this button to create a new folder in the selected disk or folder. (4) Click this button to display the items in the list box as icons.
96.htm Click this button to display the Change Categories dialog box, which allows you to add or delete categories and change category names. Category: This list box shows all of the current category names that can be edited. Click a category name to select it. Click this button to create a new category titled "New" and add it to the clip art. Click this button to delete the category of the selected name. Category Name: Type in the new category name.
96.htm ● [Drawing] tab: Click this tab to display various settings which let you select special drawing effects. Click here for more details. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/96.
132.htm Field Name: Type in the name of the field. Field Format: Select the format that you want the field to have. (1) file:///E|/insiders/132.
132.htm This box shows a description of the format selected in the "Field Format:" box. Click this button to close the Add a Field or Edit a Field dialog box and save any changes. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/132.
98.htm Orientation: Click the button which shows the desired orientation of the text. (1) The text is always positioned upright and perpendicular to the guideline. (2) The text is always positioned upright. (3) The text is always positioned rotated clockwise. (4) The text is always positioned upside-down. (5) The text is always positioned rotated counterclockwise. (6) The text is always positioned upside-down and perpendicular to the guidline.
98.htm Fill Guidelines With Text Click this option to select whether ( ) or not ( ) to change the text size so that the text always fills the guidelines, even when the object size is changed. Text: Type in the text that you wish to arrange using the selected settings. Show Guidelines Click this option to select whether ( ) or not ( shape that the entered text will follow). ) to display the guidelines (the lines which show the Click this button to add the arranged text to the layout.
73.htm Template Select the Auto Format template that you wish to use. This box also shows how each template will appear. Click this button to return to the previous Auto Format dialog box. Click this button to advance to the next Auto Format dialog box which lets you change the text in the Auto Format template that you selected. file:///E|/insiders/73.
73.htm Input Type in the text that you want to appear in the Auto Format template that you selected. From this box, you can also select the text that you wish to change. Click this button to select the next text object. Click this button to select the previous text object. Click this button to return to the previous Auto Format dialog box. Click this button to advance to the next Auto Format dialog box which lets you check the layout and select various options . file:///E|/insiders/73.
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11.htm 9. To change the settings, click 10. Click . file:///E|/insiders/11.htm (1 of 2) [9/26/2007 1:55:59 PM] . If the settings are correct, click .
11.htm 11. Click . Note: If you installed only the driver, be sure to select "Yes, I want to restart my computer now". BACK file:///E|/insiders/11.
100.htm Click this button to display the Picture Parts dialog box, which shows all of the pictures in the group on the left of the button that was clicked. Click this button to close the Picture Parts dialog box and select the highlighted picture. Click this button to randomly display pictures from the selected category. Click this button to close the Make Picture dialog box and add the picture to the layout.
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104.htm Dither These settings are available only when the "Dither" option is selected as the conversion method. Preview This box shows how the selected settings will affect the image. RGB Translate Aspect These settings are applied no matter what bitmap conversion method is selected. Binary Point This setting is available only when the "Binary" option is selected as the conversion method. Gamma Change this setting to adjust the brightness distribution.
106.htm Format: Select a format for the date, time, or calendar. Examples of the formats available when "Date" is selected are shown below. y4/m2/d2 1998/01/02 y2/m2/d2 98/01/02 m1/d1/y2 1/2/98 m2/d2/y2 01/02/98 m3 d1, y4 Jan. 2, 1998 m4 d2, y4 January 02, 1998 d2 m4 'y2 02 January '98 d2 m3 'y2 02 Jan. '98 Examples of the formats available when "Time" is selected are shown below.
106.htm At Printing Click this option to select whether ( ) or not ( day, month, and year that the layout is printed. ) to insert a date/time/calendar object for the time, Note: The date and time inputted while the "At Printing" option is on is updated each time you perform the print operation. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/106.
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135.htm Data: This displays the contents of the joined field. To add additional text to the joined field, type it in at the desired position. To divide the joined field so that it appears on different lines in the layout, type in "\n" at the point where you want to end the line and start a new one. Fields: Select the fields that you wish to include in the joined field. Click this button to add the field selected in the "Fields:" list box to the joined field being created in the "Data:" box.
134.htm Joined Fields: This list shows the joined field names defined in the current database. Click this button to select the next joined field. Click this button to select the previous joined field. Click this button to close the Define Joined Fields dialog box and save any changes. Click this button to display the Add a Joined Field dialog box, which allows you to create new joined fields for the current database.
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103.htm Method Select the method to be used for converting the image. ● ● ● ● Dither Click this method to select pattern dithering. Black and white are defined and shading is expressed by comparing the density of each point to a pixel and dot map in a two-dimensional matrix. Error Diffusion Click this method to select average error minimization dithering. Black and white are defined by comparing a fixed value with the average product of error values and distances.
108.htm Circle Holidays Click this option to select whether ( ) or not ( ) to circle the holidays in the calendar. Click this button to close the Calendar Settings dialog box and apply the selected settings. Text Orientation Select the orientation of the date or time object. ● ● Click this button to insert the selected date, time, or calendar at the cursor's current position in the layout. ● [Font] tab: file:///E|/insiders/108.
108.htm Click this tab to display various settings which let you change the font and effects applied to the text. Click here for more details. ● [Position] tab: Click this tab to display various settings which allow you to change the size and position of the selected object. Click here for more details. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/108.
75.htm Layout/Database Properties ● Selecting the [Layout Properties] command (when a layout document is displayed) or the [Database Properties] command (when a database document is displayed) in the [File] menu displays the document's Properties dialog box, which lets you specify and view information about the document. For a layout document: For a database document: file:///E|/insiders/75.
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77.htm ● [Paper] tab: Stamp Size: Select the type of stamp format that will be used. Type Select whether a stamp or an ID label will be printed. Orientation Select the printing orientation. Click this button to return all of the settings to their default settings. file:///E|/insiders/77.
77.htm Click this button to display the Option dialog box. Unit Select the unit of measurement for the ruler and other settings. Click this button to enter the selected settings and close the Option dialog box. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/77.
79a.htm Click this button to display the Add Stamp Size dialog box. Click this button to display box which allows you to seach for the desired stamp size file. Click this button to add the selected stamp size and close the Add Stamp Size dialog box. Click this button to return all of the settings to their default settings. Click this button to enter the selected settings without closing the printer's Properties dialog box.
74.htm (1) This box shows how the selected template would appear if it is displayed in a layout document with the text that you have entered. Use the Current Page Size Click this option to select whether ( the same as the current page size. Convert to Monochrome Click this option to select whether ( ) or not ( ) to adjust the size of the selected template so that it is ) or not ( ) to display the layout only in black and white.
74.htm Click this button to return to the previous Auto Format dialog box. Click this button to display the template in a layout document. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/74.
107.htm Year: Enter the year when "Date" or "Calendar" is selected. Month: Enter the month when "Date" or "Calendar" is selected. Day: Enter the day when "Date" is selected. Time: Enter the time when "Time" is selected. Click this button to display the Calendar Settings dialog box, which allows you to make a variety of settings when "Calendar" is selected. Weekly Holidays: Select the days of the week that are normally specified as holidays (weekends). file:///E|/insiders/107.
107.htm Color: Select the color that the weekly holidays will be displayed in. First Day of the Week: Select which day will be considered as the first day of the week and displayed on the left end of the calendar. Monthly Holidays: Select a month, then select the days of the month that will be specified as holidays. Color: Select the color that the monthly holidays will be displayed in. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/107.
78.htm ● [Graphics] tab: Document type Text: For stamps containing only text Text + Graphics: For stamps containing both graphics and text where graphics cover at least 50% of the print surface Graphics: For stamps containing only graphics or containing both graphics and text where graphics cover at least 50% of the print surface Tone Select the desired tone. file:///E|/insiders/78.
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79.htm ● [Advanced] tab: Monitor the printer Click this option to select whether ( ) or not ( ) the monitor the printer's status. Click this button to start up the Change Baud Rate Wizard. Click here for more details. Click this button to displpay the Time-Out dialog box. file:///E|/insiders/79.
79.htm Transmission Timeout: Type in the desired length of time for the transmission timeout. Printing Timeout: Type in the button length of time for the printing timeout. Click this button to enter the selected settings and close the Time-Out dialog box. BACK NEXT file:///E|/insiders/79.
