Add Dynamic Elements to a Sheet
- 13 Dec 2024
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Add Dynamic Elements to a Sheet
- Updated on 13 Dec 2024
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Use the insert text tool to add dynamic elements (such as current date, current time, a JobInfo value, or the output of a script) to the form design. To activate the tool, click the Text button in the toolbar.
You can add the following types of dynamic element.
Element type | Description |
|---|---|
Current time | Displays the current time. |
Current date | Displays the current date. |
Current date and time | Displays both the current time and current date. |
JobInfo | Inserts the value of a JobInfo. |
Page x of y | Inserts page numbering on the output pages where x = current page number and y = total number of pages. For example, ‘Page 3 of 5’ |
Script | Inserts a script on the output form for execution. The Run as first pass option is used in advanced setups and is explained in detail in the Form Engine chapter of the Lasernet Developer guide. |
Note
The method for adding dynamic elements to a form design depends on the form’s output data format.
Note
Dynamic elements can be also added to an existing rearrange by clicking the Add button below the object list (on the Objects page of the Edit Rearrange or Edit XML Rearrange window).
Steps
Follow the steps that correspond to the form’s output data format:
Forms that generate EMF-based output
Click the Text button, then click in the form design area to choose where to position the dynamic element.
Next, right-click the text in the form design, then click Objects. Then modify the Object type of the item in the Objects list.
Current Time
If Current time is selected, the system time will be printed using the chosen format:
hh = hours
mm = minutes
ss = seconds
zzz = milliseconds
h:m:s ap = time in am / pm format
Current Date
If Current date is selected, the system date will be printed using the chosen format:
dd = day
MM = Month in two digits
MMM = Short text for month (Jan, Feb, Mar etc.)
MMMM = Full text for month
yy = Year in two digits
yyyy = year in four digits
Current Date and Time
For more information about the date and time formats, see the Current Date and Current Time sections above.
JobInfo
A JobInfo is inserted in the output page. Select the desired JobInfo from the dropdown box or enter the name of a custom JobInfo that has been created. For example, use the JobInfo named FileName to include the filename of the job on the form.
Page x of y
Selecting Page x of y will append page numbers to the print job. The format can be specified using the variables below:
%1 = the number of the current page
%2 = the total number of pages
You can add or change the text in the format field or localize it for foreign languages.
Script
Selecting Script as the text type provides you with the flexibility of using predefined scripts to perform advanced functions, e.g., calculating the sum of a rearrange value, converting a date and much more.