Specifications

Data Sources

This chapter provides an overview of the types of data sources

available in the label design software. Only a brief explanation

is given here; additional information can be found in the online

Help.

What is a Data Source?

A data source identifies the source of the data to populate a

field. You must select a data source for every text, paragraph,

bar code, 2D bar code, or picture field that you place on the

label. A data source can be constant or variable.

• Constant: The data you enter for the field is the same

every time it is printed. An example would be a Fixed

data source, where the field’s value is entered when the

field is created and that value does not change.

• Variable: The field receives its value at the time of print-

ing. An example would be a Date data source, where the

actual value printed will vary depending on the current

date.

You specify the data source in the properties dialog box for

each field.