Line

Line object creates a line on a label.

Style

Outline group defines line settings:

  • Thickness: object line thickness.

  • Outline style: object line style.

    • Solid: solid line.

    • Dot: dotted line.

    • Dash: dashed line.

    • Erase: parts of neighboring objects become invisible underneath this object.

  • Outline color: color of the line.

Tip

Shape objects (Rectangle, Line and Ellipse) in Loftware remember the last used setting. Each time you add one of these objects to the label, it has the same outline and fill settings as the previously added shape object.

Position

Position tab defines object positioning and its position-related behavior.

Position group defines the object's position.

  • X and Y: anchoring point coordinates.

  • Length: sets the line length.

If the measurement unit is changed in label properties, the value transforms automatically.

Rotation angle is the object angle according to the design surface.

Tip

There are multiple ways to set the object's angle: enter the angle manually, drag the slider, or click and drag the Rotation Icon.png icon on the selected object. Rotation angle and slider rotates the object around its anchoring point. The Rotation Icon.png icon rotates the object around its central point.

Lock prevents the object from being moved during the design process.

General

General tab identifies the object and sets its status.

Name sets a unique object ID. It is used for object referencing when defining functions, variables, scripts, etc.

Note

Avoid using spaces or special characters in object names.

Description allows adding notes and annotations for an object. It provides help during the label design process.

Status group defines object visibility on print preview and on printed labels.

  • Not printable: prevents the object from being printed. The object still remains visible on the print preview and affects other objects in relative positioning. This option is useful when printing on predesigned or stock-specific labels.

  • Visible: if the checkbox is not selected, the object neither appears on the print preview nor on the printed label. The object is treated as if it does not exist.

  • Condition: makes an object enabled (editable) if the result of the given condition is "True". This setting defines object visibility on form startup and when the connected variable's value changes.

    Tip

    Equals (=) and slashed equals (≠) signs are allowed to be used in object visibility condition. Click the Equal/Not equal button select the appropriate sign type.

Option

Print Preview

Printout

Relative positioning

Not printable (selected)

YES

NO

YES

Visible (cleared)

NO

NO

NO

Printing optimization group allows activating the use of internal printer elements.

Tip

If supported by the selected printer model, a share of label element processing is handled directly by the printer (e.g., internal fonts, shapes, barcodes). This speeds up the printing process also due to significantly reduced data traffic.

  • Use printer element if supported: prints labels using internal printer elements if the printer allows it. If a selected printer does not support internal printer elements, the element is sent as a graphic file.

  • Always use printer element: prints labels using printer elements only. If a selected printer does not support internal printer elements, an error message with an explanation is displayed.

  • Always print as graphics: sends and prints the objects as graphic files.

    When connecting your object to a variable, enable the Use printer element if supported or Always use printer element option. Printing in graphic mode returns a printing error.

Note

Enabled advanced printer driver interface combined with the printer driver is required to print this object as an internal printer element.