Multi-column labels using BTXML

Rob Cushen

• 13. April 2021 12:42

Is it possible to print multi-column labels in Bartender using BTXML as a data source?

For example, on and 8-1/2 x 11 page, print 2 labels across by 2 down?

Are there any samples or tutorials available?

 

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  Wim Ter Wengel

  ★ BarTender Hero ★

  • 13. April 2021 13:12

  Yes it is,

  <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
  <XMLScript Version="2.0">
  	<Command Name="Job1">
  		<Print>
  			<Format>C:\temp\TestBTXML\Document1.btw</Format>
  			<RecordSet Name="TestTrigger" Type="btTextFile">
  				<Delimitation>btDelimQuoteAndComma</Delimitation>
  				<UseFieldNamesFromFirstRecord>true</UseFieldNamesFromFirstRecord>
  				<TextData>
  				<![CDATA["FirstName","LastName","City","Zip Code"
   "Amanda","Jones","Bellevue","98008"
   "Jessica","Smith","Kirkland","98293"]]>
   </TextData>
  			</RecordSet>
  		</Print>
  	</Command>
  </XMLScript>

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  Al Perez

  ★ BarTender Hero ★

  • 14. April 2021 15:25

  Hi Rob, thanks for reaching out!

  Specifically, it's a mix of yes and no; in Wim's example, you can provide data for multiple records in BTXML but there is no way of telling the print engine a specific print order. This has to be done in the Page Setup options of the label.

  Additionally, while you can specify a row and column for a starting position, you cannot specify "2 labels across by 2 down". Again - you can only specify the starting position's row and column, but not a specific set of labels to print to.

  If you have any further questions, reach out and let us know!

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