QuickLabel Designer Pro - Manual (Page 132)

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Note:
The counter which preserves last-used value cannot be made with Variable wizard, but only using
dialog for adding new variables.
The last used value is stored in the same folder, where the label is. The file extension with last used
value is .DVV, the filename is the same as the label.
Last-used values are stored in the external text files in the same folder where the label resides. The
external files have the same filename as the label file, but the extension .DVV. The label file does
not have to be saved to store the dynamic values. If you use labels with dynamic values and
exchange them with other users, make sure to exchange not only label files (.LBL) but also files
with last used dynamic values (.DDV).
Note:
If you want to use the counter that remembers last-used value, you must have the permissions to
write in the folder with the labels.
This type of a counter will remember the last value that was used for it on this label. If you want to
share the same counter on many labels and it should progress no matter which label is printed, look
at the
global variable . It too can remember last-used value and can be used on different labels.
Global Variable
Global variable is a type of variable that can be used on many different labels. Once it is defined, it
is stored outside the current label so it is available for any other label as well.
Its last value is stored even after closing the label file and exiting the application. It is useful when
continuing of numbering from previous printing is required. Values of global variables are stored in a
separate file on disk GLOBALS.TDB.
The location of the folder is C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Euro Plus d.o.o.\-
NiceLabel6\System.
Global variable is an advanced option for power users, and is not available in the Variable wizard.
Global variable can only be created manually in the Variable dialog box. Make sure to select Global
as the Source for the variable in the General tab.
If you copy your label file, which uses global variables to another computer, you have to copy the
file GLOBALS.TDB to the new computer as well. If you miss this step, then the labeling application
won't find appropriate global variable and will notify you of this situation. At the same time a sub-
stitute global variable will be created, but last value of old variable will not be known, nor will the
correct variable properties be restored. Check the settings of substitute global variable and change
them appropriately to suit you needs.
The same global variable is not limited for use on only one label. You can use it on as many labels
as you like. Please note, that only one label, using the same global variable, can be printed at a time.
When using global variables, they are locked for one label and this prevents more labels to use the
same global variable at the same time.
Groups of Allowable Characters
The format of a variable is selectable to filter the input data. This helps avoiding mistakes when
entering data. You can only enter characters, which are included in the specified format range.
All Select this format when there is no need to limit the variable data.
For example: one variable can be used to define changes in the bar
code, the text and the graphics. You can enter all characters from