Print labels or lines on forms in a sorted order
The sort is based on a specified field. For example, it may be useful to print a form for a list of part sizes grouped by material code.
Item Size Material
PRT/31 679.5 x 450.0 MDF18
PRT/21 670.0 x 345.0 MDF15
PRT/11 920.0 x 345.0 MDF18
PRT/14 1200.0 x 780.0 MDF15
PRT/X2 1300.0 x 478.0 PB15
To sort the above list you select a sort field of 'Material code' with a sort direction of 'Up'.
Item Size Material
PRT/14 1200.0 x 780.0 MDF15
PRT/21 670.0 x 345.0 MDF15
PRT/11 920.0 x 345.0 MDF18
PRT/31 679.5 x 450.0 MDF18
PRT/X2 1300.0 x 478.0 PB15
To set the conditions select TOOLS - FORM DESIGN or TOOLS - LABEL DESIGN and move to the Form or label parameters dialog and select the 'Rules' tab. Use the boxes and buttons in the 'Sort' frame to select the field for the sort and direction of the sort.
UP - A to Z or 1 to 99999
DOWN - Z to A or 99999 to 1
If the sort field is used for printing forms or labels for cutting patterns the rules for frequency and multiples of labels are followed and the sort is applied to resulting labels or lists.
After category change - use these options to specify the action of printing after each category change of the sort item.
- Nothing
- Blank line
- New page
Nothing - the list is printed as a continuous list
Item Size Material
PRT/14 1200.0 x 780.0 MDF15
PRT/21 670.0 x 345.0 MDF15
PRT/11 920.0 x 345.0 MDF18
PRT/31 679.5 x 450.0 MDF18
PRT/X2 1300.0 x 478.0 PB15
Blank line - a line is inserted between each group
Item Size Material
PRT/14 1200.0 x 780.0 MDF15
PRT/21 670.0 x 345.0 MDF15
PRT/11 920.0 x 345.0 MDF18
PRT/31 679.5 x 450.0 MDF18
PRT/X2 1300.0 x 478.0 PB15
New page - each group starts on a new page.
Item Size Material
PRT/14 1200.0 x 780.0 MDF15
PRT/21 670.0 x 345.0 MDF15
.......
Item Size Material
PRT/11 920.0 x 345.0 MDF18
PRT/31 679.5 x 450.0 MDF18
......
Item Size Material
PRT/X2 1300.0 x 478.0 PB15
The 'Sort category' can be added as an item to the label or form design if required.
Subtotals - If using the 'Sort by category' option - to insert heading lines for each category change, and use subtotals and a grand total. To do this add the relevant item to the form or label design and specify whether it is a subtotal, grand total etc.
Notes
- Not for printing with Homag or 'Online label PC' options where sequence of printing is determined at the saw.
