Fieldname in LST File is Not An Option to Select from Drop-Down

Problem

I have a LST file that is being used for my label template design.  When adding a new variable field to the label, the field name within the LST file is not visable to select.

Explanation

When using a LST file to design labels if the name specified within the LST file has a dash or starts with a number, this field is not an option to select within Design32 field name.  The reason for this is caused by the Design32 application, which does not support field names that have a dash in it or start with a number.

Solution

Change the field name within the LST file to have the field name start with an alpha character and remove the dash "-" and make it an underscore "_".  Note: If using a front-end to generate drop files, the field name will need to match what is coming out of the Front-end System to print the fields properly.

Note

Please refer to the Loftware LabelClosed A label is a design area on the computer screen where a label format is created or edited. Manager User's Guide for additional info on Field Name Conditions/Restrictions.