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3. Click OK.
4. Select the Date (datefab) then drag and drop it into the workspace.
5. Choose Text in the context menu.
The Counter data source
Command: Data source > Counter > Add
The Counter data source contains a list of data sources you have created. These data sources are populated by
data calculated either by the computer, or by your printer.
The content of the data source changes as printing advances, according to an initial value and an increment
value.
Defining the properties of a Counter data source
1. Select the type of counter.
If you want to use a type of counter other than those displayed in the list, choose the Custom option
and enter a customized sequence.
2. Enter a value in the Increment box. By default, the increment is +1.
3. Enter a start value in the Current value box. By default, the value is 0.
4. Click OK.
Demonstration: Creating the counter
1. Open a label.
2. Create a counter and name it namcd.
3. Select it, then choose Properties in the context menu.
4. Select Decimal as the type of counter.
5. Enter ''1'' in the Increment box.
6. Enter ''1'' in the Initial value box.
7. Click OK.
8. Select the counter then drag and drop it into the workspace. Select Text in the context menu.
9. Right-click on it and choose Properties in the context menu.
10. Select the following text characteristics:
Font: Arial,
Height: 3.20 mm.
The Formula data source
Command: Data source > Formula > Add
The Formula data source contains a list of data sources you have created. These data sources are populated
by combinations of operators, constants, data sources, control variables, formulas, and functions. Data can be
numeric or alphanumeric.
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