On Jun 29, 2011, at 6:26 PM, Steve Edmonds wrote: > > > On 2011-06-30 11:07, planas wrote: >> Ross >> >> On Wed, 2011-06-29 at 15:35 -0700, Ross Bernheim wrote: >> >> >>> I am running Libreoffice 3.3.2.2 on a Mac. >>> >>> I can export data to a Libreoffice spreadsheet and from there to a database >>> table in Libreoffice. >>> When i then go to file-new-labels. It will let me put in the database, >>> table and database fields. >>> >>> Problem is that the format section will not let me select the right label. >>> >>> I want to use Avery A5444 labels. I downloaded the template for the labels >>> from Avery's >>> web site. My printer is an old NEC SuperScript 870 which runs an emulation >>> of an HP series >>> 2 laserjet. It always prints to the left edge of the paper tray. The labels >>> feed in the center. Yep, >>> problem. >>> >>> I opened the Avery template and did a save as a Liberoffice document and >>> edited the paper size >>> to 8.5 inches wide and set the left margin at 2.25 inches which centers the >>> label correctly for printing. >>> I checked by entering some test text in the document and printing. >>> >>> I then saved the document, after deleting the test text, as a Libreoffice >>> template. >>> >>> The template does not show up as a selection in the format section of the >>> labels dialog. >>> >>> How do I get my modified template to show up and be usable? >>> >>> Thank you for any assistance you can provide. >>> >>> Ross >>> >>> >>> >>> Ross Bernheim >>> r...@evactron.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> Try opening a new document from a template. I am not sure on a Mac the >> path. When open one of my personal templates I have to open a folder >> called my templates. I believe you will have something similar. >> >> I use Linux primarily. >> >> > Hi. > I just tried the following in writer but not sure if it is what you want. > I went File>New>Labels. > Then I set the parameters of my label and clicked "Save" and saved as > Brand = Steve, Type = Label1 > I could then use my own designed label as a New label. May be you will > need to create the label format this way instead of a template from > their site. > steve > I was hoping that I could use the Avery template that I modified. But it looks like your suggestion might be easier at this point. It does mean that each time I want to use a different label that is not one of the few pre-defined ones in Libreoffice, I must go through this each time to "create" the new label.
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