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Chapter 46:

Merging Text and Numbers

Merging text with AutoNumber

Combine repeating and merging text with AutoNumber in the same document. Create the

merge text file before beginning this procedure. See “Repeating and Merging Text.”

To use merge text with AutoNumber

1 Enter the fixed text, and the Merge text and AutoNumber placeholders. For example

Reserved Space #1 is for &1.

2 Click Tools > Repeats/Merge to open the Repeats tab of the Repeats/Merge dialog

box.

3 Set the Repeat parameters.

4 Click the AutoNumber tab.

5 Set AutoNumber One group box value. If necessary, Set AutoNumber Two group box

value.

6 Click the Text Merge tab.

7 Click Select File and browse to locate the previously created text merge file. Click

Open.

8 Click OK. The merged results display on the work surface.

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- Table of Contents3
- Book One: Welcome15
Chapter 1: Introducing the OMEGA Programs17
- Running in Demo Mode18
Chapter 2: Where to Get Help21
- About the Manuals21
- Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips21
- Keystroke and Menu Choice Formats22
- Accelerator Keys22
- Context Menus22
- Mouse Terminology23
- Getting Help Right in OMEGA23
- Other Information on the OMEGA CD25
- Specific Technical Support26
- Contacting Gerber Technical Support26
- Gerber Web Site26
Chapter 3: Opening and Closing Files27
- Creating a New File27
- Opening an Existing File27
- Adding a File to an Open PLT File (Importing)29
- Adding Multiple Files to an Open PLT File (Importing)31
- Placing Multiple Copies of a File in an Open PLT File32
- Opening Gerber Clip Art (GCA) Files33
- Closing Files35
Chapter 4: Saving Files and Viewing Properties37
- Saving PLT Files37
- Autobackup Feature38
- Saving a File for the MAXX 238
- Saving a Copy of a PLT File38
- Saving Plot Files in an Older OMEGA Format38
- Saving Files in Formats Other than PLT39
- Viewing Document Properties40
- Tracking Elapsed Design Time41
- Book Two: Understanding Composer Tools43
Chapter 5: Setting up Composer's Work Surface45
- Composer Work Surface45
- Displaying Information46
- Window Controls47
- Sizing the Work Surface to the Design47
- Using the Natural Layout Option49
- Viewing the Design50
- Zooming in or out on the Design52
- Setting Preferences Using Tools > Options53
  - View Tab57
  - Layout Tab60
Chapter 6: Using Layers69
- Rules for Designing with Layers70
- Using the Layer Manager72
- Using the Layer Menu80
- Object Properties83
- Print Order and Layers Overview84
- Understanding Print Order in Composer84
- Outputting by Layers to Gspplot87
- Importing Layers87
Chapter 7: Selecting the Elements of the Design93
- Selecting Elements of the Design93
- Book Three: Creating the Basic Design Text and Shapes97
Chapter 8: All about Text99
- Entering Text99
- Slanting the Text108
- Editing Text117
- Using Change Case to Alter the Case of Text118
- Spacing Characters, Lines and Columns118
- Resetting the Line Spacing121
- Setting Line Length and Column Height121
- Arranging the Text in the Design123
- Converting Text to Shapes124
- Working with Spell Check125
Chapter 9: Creating Shapes133
- Techniques for Drawing on the Work Surface133
- Rectangles and Squares133
- Circles and Ellipses134
- Decorative Borders134
- Creating a Surround Shape136
- Multi-Sided Shapes (Stars and Polygons)138
- Adding Gerbercut Targets141
- Freehand Drawing143
Chapter 10: Sizing, Slanting, Flipping, and Rotating147
- Sizing147
- Slanting149
- Flipping or Mirroring150
- Rotating151
Chapter 11: Grouping, Moving, Justifying, and Spacing155
- Grouping and Ungrouping155
- Locking or Unlocking Objects156
- Moving Objects on the Work Surface157
- Justifying158
- Adding and Removing Guidelines159
- Spacing160
Chapter 12: Measuring and Dimensioning163
- Measuring Distance and Angles163
- Measuring the Distance Around Objects166
- Determining the Area of Objects166
- Dimensioning Summary167
- Understanding Dimensioning170
- Dimensioning171
- The Dimensions Toolbar172
- Dimensioning Properties Toolbar176
- Book Four: Adding Color to the Design181
Chapter 13: Current Style Affects the Color in the Design183
- Defining the Current Style183
- Setting the Current Style184
- Setting the Current Style to None184
- Changing the Current Style Using the Extract Style Command184
- Making a New Current Style Without Selecting an Object185
- Assigning the Current Style186
- Creating Filled Text or Objects Without Cutlines186
Chapter 14: Making, Using, and Editing Palettes189
- Displaying Palettes on the Composer Work Surface189
- Making a Job Palette Using Gerber Vinyl191
- Using Palette Manager193
- Using Gerber Palettes in Adobe Illustrator and Coreldraw196
Chapter 15: Understanding Vinyl Colors201
- Displaying a Vinyl Palette201
- Assigning Vinyl Colors to Objects201
- Selecting Objects of the same Vinyl Color203
Chapter 16: Changing Vinyl Colors to Spot Foil Colors205
- Posterizing Methods205
- Understanding the Posterize Selected Shapes Dialog Box206
- Posterizing a Job209
- Troubleshooting210
Chapter 17: Filling Objects with Colors for Printing211
- Where Does the Color Come from211
- Assigning Attributes for Printing211
- Filling with a Clear Fill213
- Filling with a Spot Foil213
- Filling with a Process Foil216
- Filling with a Gradient Fill218
- Filling with Spectratone Colors221
- Editing Fill Attributes223
- Naming Custom Process Colors225
- Changing from a Spot Fill to a Process Fill225
- Automatically Convert Process Fills to Spot Fills226
Chapter 18: Choosing and Assigning Halftones227
- What Is a Halftone227
- Choosing the Best Halftone for the Fill227
- Non-Optimized Halftones Detected230
- Printing with Non-Optimized Halftones When Auto-Substitution Is on231
- Assigning a Halftone231
- Editing Halftones232
- Substituting Halftones232
Chapter 19: Choosing a Fill Color that Matches Printer Output235
- Printing EDGE Match Color Matching System Charts235
- Choosing and Assigning an EDGE Match Color236
Chapter 20: Making and Using Gerbercolor Spectratone Colors239
- Making a Spectratone Chart of All Possible Colors in Inventory239
- Making a Spectratone Chart of some Colors in Inventory240
- Printing a Chart of Spectratone Tints242
- Filling Objects with Spectratone Colors243
Chapter 21: Assigning PANTONE Colors245
- Using Colorid to Choose Software Simulations of Solid PANTONE Colors246
Chapter 22: Strokes ⎯ Adding Print Thickness to the Outline of Objects247
- What Is a Stroke247
- Adding Strokes to an Object247
- Editing Stroke Attributes250
- Global Stroke Width Editing251
- Converting Strokes to Shapes with Expand Strokes252
- Book Five: Making the Design Print and Cut Correctly255
Chapter 23: Before Printing or Cutting, Check the Design257
- Using the Select and View Menus to Check a Job257
- Checking and Selecting Vinyl Colors258
- Checking and Selecting Fills and Strokes by Color258
- Checking and Selecting Fills and Strokes by Color Type259
- Checking and Selecting Fills and Strokes by Halftone Type259
- Checking and Selecting Which Objects will Cut, Print, or both260
- Checking and Selecting Images and Image Templates261
- Checking and Selecting Overlaps, Overprints, or Primer261
- Checking and Selecting Small Text by Color Type261
- Checking and Selecting Open Shapes261
- Checking and Selecting Locked Objects261
- Checking and Selecting Clipping Paths262
- Checking and Selecting Dimensions262
- Selecting Stacked Objects on the Work Surface262
Chapter 24: Five Steps to Successful Output263
- Overview: 5 Steps to Successful Thermal Printer Output263
- Check and Assign the Vinyl Color263
- Check and Assign Fills and Strokes264
- Check and Assign or Remove Object Cut Lines264
- Check and Rearrange Objects in the Stacking Order264
- Combining and Filling Groups for Printing265
Chapter 25: Solving Printing and Registration Problems267
- Check the Job267
- Poor Print-To-Cut Registration267
- Poor Print-To-Print Registration268
- Optimizing the Print Registration of Black275
- Changing the Vinyl and Foil Print Order276
- Printing a Light Color over a Darker Color278
- Changing the Darkness of Prints278
- Correcting Colors for Images279
- Book Six: Color Management and Importing/Exporting Files281
Chapter 26: Practical Hands-On Color Management283
- Step 1: Setting up Color Management283
- Step 2: Setting up Image Thumbnail285
- Step 3: Assigning the Vinyl Family286
Chapter 27: Importing Files into Composer287
- Understanding the Import Dialog Box287
- Choosing the Best Import Filter290
- Understanding Graphic File Formats291
- The Role of Color Management When Importing Files293
- Importing Common File Types294
- Importing Raster File Filters - TIF, BMP, JPG, GIF294
- Importing Adobe Format Files (AI 7.0 or Higher, PDF, EPS, or PS)296
- Font Options299
- Importing AI 1.1 Thru 8.0 and CMX 5.0/6.0 Files for Vinyl Printing303
- Importing AI 1.1 Thru 8.0 and CMX 5.0/6.0 Files for Vinyl Cutting304
- Setting Options305
- Importing AI 8.0 or Earlier, CMX (5.0/6.0), or EPS Files306
- Defining a Cut Contour in Other Software313
- Importing Coreldraw Clipart314
- Importing Coreldraw Drawing Format (CDR) Files315
- Using the Clipboard to Import Data into Composer315
- Importing Other File Types316
- Importing Gerber Clip Art (GCA) File316
- Importing DXF Files Using the (GSP) Autocad Drawing Interchange Filter317
- Importing Autocad Drawing Format (DWG) Files318
- Importing Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF)318
- Importing Microsoft Windows Metafile (WMF)319
Chapter 28: Exporting Files from Composer321
- Exporting All or Portions of a File321
- Setting Export Options322
- Exporting to a Hot Folder324
- Exporting Common File Types325
- Exporting to BMP, GIF, JPG, or TIF File Formats325
- Exporting to Adobe Illustrator - AI or EPS Format Using the GSP Filter326
- Using the Clipboard to Export Data from Composer331
- Exporting to an Encapsulated Postscript File (EPS) or Adobe Illustrator File (AI)331
- Exporting to an Autocad Drawing Web Format (DWF)333
- Exporting to a DXF (GSP) Autocad Drawing Interchange File334
- Exporting to Autocad Drawing Interchange File (DXF)335
- Exporting to a Gerber Artwork Definition File (GAD)336
- Exporting to Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language (HGL)336
- Exporting to IGES Drawing File Format (IGES)337
- Exporting to a Z-Soft PC Paintbrush Bitmap (PCX)338
- Exporting to Adobe Acrobat File Format (PDF)340
- Exporting to Photoshop File Format (PSD)342
- Exporting to Microsoft Windows Metafile (WMF)343
- Exporting to Wordperfect Graphic File Format (WPG)345
Chapter 29: Using File Converter347
- Choosing File Converter Options347
- Importing Multiple Files (Batch Conversion)348
- Exporting Multiple Files (Batch Conversion)348
- File Conversion Troubleshooting349
Chapter 30: Remapping Colors for Imported CMX Files351
- Understanding Color Models351
- Book Seven: Adding Artwork and Other Files to the Design357
Chapter 31: Working with Images359
- Adding Images to the Design359
- Changing from a Linked to an Embedded Image361
- Saving an Embedded Image364
- Changing from a Linked to an Embedded Image364
- Importing Paths from an Image365
- Viewing Images in the Design366
- Editing Images in Composer369
- Updating an Image File in OMEGA371
- Filling Images372
Chapter 32: Converting Images to Cut Shapes375
- Converting a Color Image to a Cut Shape375
- Converting a Black and White Image to a Cut Shape378
Chapter 33: Adding Cutlines to Artwork381
- Using Generate Decal Cut381
Chapter 34: Using Clipping Paths387
- Understanding Clipping Paths387
Chapter 35: Scanning Artwork393
- Storing and Outputting Scanned Images393
- Methods of Getting Scanned Data into Composer397
- Methods of Vectorizing Raster Data399
- Color Management and Scanning400
Chapter 36: Digitizing Artwork401
- Installing the Tablet401
- Understanding the Digitizing Process: an Overview402
- Preparing Artwork for Digitizing403
- Using the Digitizing Puck404
- Using the Tablet405
- Digitizing the Artwork405
- Digitizing: Examples and Tips405
- Digitizing Shapes407
- Editing the Digitized Design408
- Digitizing Exercises409
- Book Eight: Editing the Design and Shapes417
Chapter 37: Using the Edit Menu419
- Using Undo and Redo419
- Copying Parts or All of a Design419
- Using Duplicate to Copy and Offset an Object421
- Deleting Parts of the Design421
Chapter 38: Detail Editing Segments and Points of Vector Objects423
- Selecting Objects or Parts of Objects for Editing423
- Copying and Pasting Segments425
- Changing Curves to Lines and Lines to Curves425
- Aligning Points426
- Adding Points to Objects427
- Deleting Points from an Object429
- Using the Move Tool (Hook)430
- Moving Points431
- Moving Segments433
- Bending Line Segments435
- Changing the Flex of Curves436
- Closing Open Points with the Move Tool436
- Automatically Joining Open Shapes437
- Dividing an Object into Multiple Objects438
- Making the Corners of an Object Rounded Using the Round Corner Tool439
- Sharpening the Corners of an Object Using the Sharp Corner Tool440
- Changing the Corners of an Object with Fillet Corner440
- Smoothing Objects with the Smooth Path Tool442
- Freehand Drawing443
- Designate the First Point of a Shape443
Chapter 39: Reducing the Number of Points with the Thin Command445
- Removing Points445
- Smoothing Jagged Edges446
- Controlling the Number of Points Thinned447
- Minimizing the Error between Remaining Points after Thinning449
- Book Nine: Adding Flair to the Design451
Chapter 40: Outlining Objects453
- Creating Outlines453
- Hiding, Encasing, and Contouring Objects455
- Changing the Spacing between Multiple Outlines457
- Adding and Deleting Outlines460
- Editing Outline Settings for Sharp Corners461
- Saving the Outline for Later Use461
Chapter 41: Adding Shadows463
- Creating a Shade or Drop Shadow464
- Creating a Cast Shadow465
- Choosing the Shadow Output Options465
- Creating Different Types of Jobs Using Shadow468
- Editing or Deleting Shadows471
- Viewing the Design471
- Exercises471
Chapter 42: Distorting and Warping Objects477
- Distorting an Object477
- Warping an Object478
Chapter 43: Fitting Text to a Path483
- Working with the Fit Text to Path Dialog Box483
- Selecting, Reverse Selecting, and Deselecting Text484
- Positioning Text Along the Path485
- Changing the Spacing of Text487
- Changing the Height of Text488
- Reversing the Path489
- Hiding the Path489
- Changing the Angle of the Text490
- Slanting the Text491
- Fitting Shapes to a Path492
- Using Text as a Path492
- Magnifying Text Using Tools493
Chapter 44: Creating Special Effects495
- Using the Effects Dialog Box495
- Using Special497
- Using Stripes499
- Using Layers502
- Using Overlap506
- Using Contour508
- Using Effects Library508
- Book Ten: Repeating Text and Objects513
Chapter 45: Repeating Objects ⎯ Text or Shapes515
- Repeating in a Line, Matrix, or Diagonal Pattern515
- Changing the Spacing, Size, and Alignment for Repeats516
Chapter 46: Merging Text and Numbers521
- Repeating and Merging Text521
- Repeating Text with Autonumbers525
- Merging Text with Autonumber528
- Book Eleven: Managing, Converting, and Designing Fonts529
Chapter 47: Managing Fonts531
- Exploring the Font Manager Program531
- Viewing Gerber Fonts in Font Manager534
- Renaming a Gerber Font Style536
Chapter 48: Viewing and Printing Installed Fonts541
- Opening Font View541
- Viewing the List of Installed Fonts541
- Printing the Installed Fonts545
- Locating and Copying Characters in Font View549
Chapter 49: Converting Truetype Fonts to OMEGA-Compatible Fonts553
- Using Font Converter553
- Fine-Tuning the Font557
- Tips for Working with Truetype Fonts562
- Backing up Fonts563
Chapter 50: Designing and Building Your Own Fonts565
- Introduction to Font Designing565
- Inputting the Artwork566
- Building the Font586
- Accessing the Font593
- Creating Fonts: Exercises594
- Book Twelve: Outputting the Job from Composer605
Chapter 51: Sending the Job to a Plotter or Printer607
- Thermal Printing and Cutting the Job607
- Sending the Job to an Inkjet Printer Using Gerber Imagerip609
- Paper Printing609
Chapter 52: Sending the Job to a Person by E-Mail613
- Book Thirteen: Printing and Cutting the Job615
Chapter 53: Opening and Closing Gspplot617
- Opening Gspplot from Composer617
- Opening a Gspplot from Windows620
- Closing Windows620
- Exiting Gspplot620
- Program Information621
- Using the Gspplot Toolbar621
- Viewing the Gspplot Toolbar621
Chapter 54: Setting up the Gspplot Window623
- Displaying the Summary and Status Bars623
- Displaying the Rulers623
- Modifying Ruler Properties624
- Managing Windows626
- Sizing the Work Surface627
- Zooming in on the Job627
- Viewing the Attributes of a Job627
- Using the Gspplot Options Dialog Box629
Chapter 55: Managing Files in Gspplot631
- File Types Created in Gspplot631
- Opening Existing Job Files632
- Closing Job Files632
- Understanding Layers and Print Order in Gspplot633
- Saving All Preferences636
- Saving Files for Future Use636
- Viewing a Spool File640
- Including Special Job Instructions643
Chapter 56: Creating a Mirror Image and Reversing Print Order645
- Creating a Mirror Image645
- Printing a Job on Transparent Material645
- Printing a Job on Heat Transfer Paper646
Chapter 57: Multiple Copies in Gspplot647
- Creating Multiples of a Job Without Panels647
- Setting the Distance between Repeats648
- Creating Multiples of a Job with Panels649
- Viewing a Job with Repeats and Copies649
Chapter 58: Advanced Setup Options651
- Changing the Size of a Job651
- Choosing Specific Layers, Vinyls, or Foils to be Output653
- Altering Print Settings660
- Changing the Weed Border662
- Substituting Halftones663
- Automatically Optimizing Halftones for MAXX 2664
- Printing with Non-Optimized Halftones When Auto-Substitution Is Turned on665
- Optimizing the Print Registration of Black666
Chapter 59: Working with Oversized Jobs667
- Creating Panels667
- Modifying Panel Size668
- Viewing Panel Size669
- Selecting Panels to Output669
- Flipping Panels672
- Outputting each Panel as a Separate Job672
- Viewing Panels673
- Producing a Job Without Gaps between Panels673
- Ensuring Print to Cut Registration with Paneled Jobs674
Chapter 60: Conserving Vinyl and Foil675
- Rotating the Job 90675
- To Conserve Vinyl675
- Saving Vinyl by Positioning the Job When Plotting675
- Changing the Start and End Position of a Job676
- Saving Vinyl by Positioning the Job When Printing678
- Minimizing Vinyl Usage with Reduce Frame679
- Minimizing Foil Usage680
- Displaying Vinyl and Foil Information681
- Displaying the Foil Settings681
Chapter 61: Choosing the Plotter or Printer683
- Installing a Plotter or Printer683
- Choosing a Plotter and Printer683
- Choosing a Print Mode685
- Resolving an EDGE 2 or EDGE FX Print Mode Conflict686
- Selecting the Material Size686
- Changing Plotter Settings687
Chapter 62: Cutting, Plotting, and Pouncing a Job695
- Determining if There Is Sufficient Vinyl for a Job695
- Minimizing Tool Travel During Plotting696
- Cutting a Job with Multiple Vinyls696
- Plotting Existing Spool Files697
- Double-Cutting a Job698
- Sending the Job to a Plotter698
Chapter 63: Printing a Job on a Vinyl Printer701
- Sending the Job to a Vinyl Printer701
- Output Job Settings701
- Printing Existing Spool Files702
- Printing Process Colors703
- Using the Gerbercolor Backing and Finish Dialog Box703
- Applying Multi-Spot Gradient Boost709
- Printing a Light Color over a Darker Color709
- Viewing and Changing the Heat Setting of a Foil710
- Double-Hit White Foil on the MAXX711
- Viewing and Printing Dimensions711
Chapter 64: Ensuring Print-To-Cut Registration713
- Calibrating the Plotter to a Printer713
- Configuring Targets for Accurate Print-To-Cut Registration717
- Centering a Job on the Vinyl724
Chapter 65: Gerber Queue Manager725
- Installing Output Devices726
- Opening Files for Printing and Cutting726
- Pausing and Restarting a Job727
- Displaying Plotting Information727
- Removing Jobs from Gerber Queue Manager728
- Changing the Job Order729
- Viewing Plotter Properties in Gqmgr729
- Viewing Printer Properties in Gqmgr730
- Using Gqmgr to Manage the MAXX 2730
- Book Fourteen: GSP Tray and Installing Hardware and Software733
Chapter 66: Using GSP Tray735
- Reviewing System Information736
- Viewing and Printing Gerber Installed Fonts738
- Preparing to Install Devices739
- Viewing Gerber Installed Devices740
- Installing a Vinyl Printer, Plotter, Router, or Inkjet Printer740
- Using the Gerber Device Profile Manager741
- Viewing Qualified Material/Foil Combinations746
- Installing OMEGA Options746
- Book Fifteen: Networking747
Chapter 67: Setting up the GSP Network749
- Checking Security System Requirements749
- Establishing the Network750
- Connecting and Sharing Output Devices750
Chapter 68: Sending Jobs over the Network755
- Using Gspplot755
- Using Gerber Queue Manager755
- Using a Dedicated Server758
Chapter 69: Network Troubleshooting759
- Book Sixteen: Matching Colors with Colorid761
  - Ways to Set up Colorid761
  - Ways to Use Colorid761
Chapter 70: Using Colorid763
- Using Colorid Alone763
- Using Colorid with a Colorimeter764
- Opening Colorid764
- Assigning the Colorimeter COM Port765
- Choosing the Source Palette766
- Choosing the Source Color767
- Choosing the Matching Palette767
- Selecting the Matching Color768
- Finding the Color Name769
- Using the Matching Color769
- Using the Matching Color770
Chapter 71: Using the Matching Color in Composer771
- Opening Colorid from Composer771
- Manually Entering the Color Name in Composer773
- Adjusting for Material Availability774
- Matching and Creating Colors774
Chapter 72: Additional Colorid Software Features777
- Setting up an Inventory777
- Choosing the Color Match Criteria779
- Verifying Foil Color Matches780
- Using Gerbercolor Spectratone II Colors782
Chapter 73: Introduction to Colorimeters787
- Theory of Operation787
- Using the White Standard788
- Calibrating the Colorimeter to the White Standard788
- Illumination Source and Cleanliness788
- Measurement Techniques788
Chapter 74: CP320 Colorimeter Operations791
- CP320 Features791
- CP320 Description791
- Connecting, Charging, and Turning on the CP320792
- Calibrating the CP320793
- Using the CP320793
- Menu Options796

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