Re: [libreoffice-users] Label Printing, how to add label template?

On Jun 29, 2011, at 6:26 PM, Steve Edmonds wrote:

> On 2011-06-30 11:07, planas wrote:
> > Ross
> >
> > On Wed, 2011-06-29 at 15:35 -0700, Ross Bernheim wrote:
> >
> >
> > > I am running Libreoffice 3.3.2.2 on a Mac.
> > >
> > > I can export data to a Libreoffice spreadsheet and from there to a database table in 
> > > Libreoffice.
> > > When i then go to file-new-labels. It will let me put in the database, table and database 
> > > fields.
> > >
> > > Problem is that the format section will not let me select the right label. 
> > >
> > > I want to use Avery A5444 labels. I downloaded the template for the labels from Avery's 
> > > web site. My printer is an old NEC SuperScript 870 which runs an emulation of an HP series
> > > 2 laserjet. It always prints to the left edge of the paper tray. The labels feed in the center. 
> > > Yep, 
> > > problem.
> > >
> > > I opened the Avery template and did a save as a Liberoffice document and edited the paper size 
> > > to 8.5 inches wide and set the left margin at 2.25 inches which centers the label correctly for 
> > > printing.
> > > I checked by entering some test text in the document and printing. 
> > >
> > > I then saved the document, after deleting the test text, as a Libreoffice template. 
> > >
> > > The template does not show up as a selection in the format section of the labels dialog. 
> > >
> > > How do I get my modified template to show up and be usable?
> > >
> > > Thank you for any assistance you can provide.
> > >
> > > Ross
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Ross Bernheim
> > > ross@evactron.com
> > Try opening a new document from a template. I am not sure on a Mac the
> > path. When open one of my personal templates I have to open a folder
> > called my templates. I believe you will have something similar.
> >
> > I use Linux primarily.
> Hi.
> I just tried the following in writer but not sure if it is what you want.
> I went File>New>Labels.
> Then I set the parameters of my label and clicked "Save" and saved as
> Brand = Steve, Type = Label1
> I could then use my own designed label as a New label. May be you will
> need to create the label format this way instead of a template from
> their site.
> steve
I was hoping that I could use the Avery template that I modified. But it looks like your 
suggestion might be easier at this point. It does mean that each time I want to use a 
different label that is not one of the few pre-defined ones in Libreoffice, I must go through
this each time to "create" the new label.

Thanks for your help.

Ross




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