LABELLING SOFTWARE
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EtiCAD-5
is a powerful, easy-to-use software program which allows you to create, print
and manage variable data output to printers, print & apply labelling systems or RFID
encoders, either in a standalone environment or across a network. EtiCAD-5 provides
easy connectivity with ERP or MRP systems to help integrate the labelling function with
the rest of the business process. A range of extra modules extend EtiCAD-5 to make
it the most flexible labelling package available and the only one you’ll ever need.
- Enables EtiCAD-5 to gather variable data from a variety of host systems such as ERP, MRP,
WMS solutions as well as in-house designed and legacy systems.
- Provides the functionality to monitor and control all desktop label printers and on-line Print & Apply
labelling systems within the plant on a network from a central location.
interfaces seamlessly with
EtiCAD-5 to provide all label/message design, printer set-up, printing and monitoring functionality from one easy
to use application. It comprises two separate modules; (I) Network View & (ii) Factory Logging
- Presents your production line graphically on screen. It also provides network status
monitoring and the facility to download messages to printers. Printer device icons can be dragged
and dropped onto the graphical view to clearly represent and reflect the true layout of the factory or
network. Items on the network are coloured (red, amber, or green) according to status severity and
time. Typical alerts include: ‘ribbon low’ - amber and ‘ribbon out’ - red.
- Provides machine history and production log statistics. A machine history log is
kept for each printer on the network and records all changes in status. A range of data is recorded
dependent upon printer type. The purpose of the production log is to record what has been
produced over a given period for each machine on the network. Recorded data, dependent upon
printer, can include: date and time of the log entry, number of products produced in the last hour,
number of products produced since the run started, expected products/hour and efficiency.
World Class Labelling Solutions
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EtiCAD-5 Features
An easy to use application that runs on Microsoft platforms. EtiCAD-5 Standard
Edition allows a single user to design and create labels using a basic set of variable data. Dedicated, high-speed
drivers within the software ensure high speed data transfer to a wide range of coding devices including thermal
transfer printers, print & apply labelling systems and RFID encoders. EtiCAD-5 Standard Edition is ideal for single
workstation/single printer operations in small to medium sized enterprises.
Delivers all the features of the Standard Edition product but, with a list of additional
features which make it ideal for larger enterprises and multi-user environments. EtiCAD-5 Professional Edition
provides higher levels of security, connectivity and reporting. It can drive up to 7 printers concurrently and can
be upgraded to an unlimited number which means that EtiCAD-5 Professional can grow as your business grows.
A simplified version of the product that has all of the design features removed. It’s
intuitive menus guide non-experienced print operators to achieve maximum performance whilst ensuring that the
more sensitive label design capabilities are restricted to power users.
Full WYSIWYG design / proofing
Multi screen
Multi printer
Mixed printer types
Print jobs and print queues
True Type scalable fonts
Internal fonts (thermal printers)
Embed TrueType font in format
Undo and Redo - unlimited
Format preview upon selection
Graphic preview upon selection
Print format as a graphic
Barcodes with variable ratios
Box and line drawing
Rotation of barcodes and logos
Multi line text editor with text wrap
Scalable pictures and logos
Pictures/logos (JPG, PCX, TIF etc)
Mix font attributes
Phantom (background) blocks
Rotate TrueType text in 1° steps
Rotate TrueType text in 90° steps
Fixed & variable text in same block
Database variables
Text justification (L, R, centre, full)
Inverse text
Fit text to block
Group copy, move, size etc
Prompted variables
Date / time variables
Sequential number variables
Alphanumeric sequential numbers
Global sequential numbers
Colour variables
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Print quantity variable
Variable library
Single variable entry dialog box
User-definable functions
Database pictures & logos
Database table editor
Database cross reference macro
Chemical Risk & safety phrases
European CHIP symbols
North American hazard symbols
Format design audit trail
Label production log
Security
Format Locking
OLE2 Automation
OBDC
Command files
Print preview
Print to file
Generic printer option
Cut/paste from external application
Zoom
Online help
Printed user manual
Network compatibility
Multi language support
Full colour support
Support for Windows drivers
Customisable toolbar
CSV add in on toolbar
Database sequencing (mailmerge)
Associate formats to product code
Write to RFID Tag
Supports LogiNet Remote Terminal
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ALS is a leading European supplier and manufacturer of high-quality, competitively priced labelling systems,
consumables and accessories. In addition to EtiCAD-5, the company offers a comprehensive range of label
applicators, print & apply systems and thermal transfer printers, to meet labelling requirements across an extensive
range of industries and applications.
Advanced Labelling Systems Ltd
Unit B, Bandet Way, Thame
Oxon, OX9 3SJ, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1844 213177
Fax: +44 (0) 1844 217188
ALS Labelling Solutions Ltd
Unit 8, Westpoint Business Park,
Mulhuddart, Dublin 15, Ireland
Tel: +353 (0) 1 824 2643
Fax: +353(0) 1 815 7497
Email: [email protected]
www.als-eu.com
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