Dynamic Data Explorer

The Dynamic Data Explorer performs two roles. It serves as a shortcut for adding new variables, functions, and data sources and gives an overview of the data sources that are currently in use.

To toggle between the two explorers, click the appropriate tab:

• Dynamic Data tab activates the Dynamic Data Explorer.

• Solution Explorer tab activates the Solution Explorer.

• Add new variable: adds an additional variable to the label or form data sources. There are four default variable types available. Their values are defined via dialogs described in dedicated sections

  • Variable: a type of variable that obtains value when a label or form is printed.

  • Current date: displays the current date in the requested format.

  • Current time: displays the current time in the requested format.

  • Counter: displays a counter value.

• New function: adds a new function that serves as a dynamic data source.

• Database wizard: starts the wizard that adds a new database in a guided process.

• Internal Variables: displays the list of available internal variables.

• RFID Tag: If you are working with an RFID compatible printer, you can directly add the content encoded in the RFID tag to your label as Text, Text Box, or Barcode objects.