New Features

new features

New features and fixes in version 6.24.01.12:

[NEW]
  • Export now enables the use of a field from the data source for file naming.
  • Automatic data update now optionally enables running an external executable before data update.
[IMPROVEMENTS]
  • Locked elements can now be selected and double-clicked.
  • Export settings are now stored with the file, independently for each of the three possible exports (Pages, Labels and Barcodes).
  • Improved compatibility for environments with custom screen scaling.

[FIXES]
  • The Print current page command in some cases would print all pages.
  • HTML colors from a data source are now properly handled.
  • Skip empty rows now properly skips rows in Excel sheets with empty formula cells.
  • Texts with solid backgrounds might have, with certain fonts, display a small white sliver between elements.
  • Clicking on Cancel in the Export window now properly closes the form.
  • In case of empty labels at the beginning of the file, some export operations were shifted.
  • Exporting rotated barcodes in a non-alpha format such as jpg now properly fills the background with white.
  • Exporting PDF files in multi file mode might, is some cases, result in files with different sizes.
  • Manually editing a RGB value caused the application to crash.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New features and fixes in version 6.23.07.14:

[NEW]
  • New templates for the most common shipping companies.
  • PDF export can now be split into multiple files.
[IMPROVEMENTS]
  • Shape selection for graphic, text, and page elements has been simplified with a gallery of common shapes.
  • Under File/New the list of templates is now available.
  • Under File/Print there's a new command to print the current page.
  • Under the "Same size" button the commands "Horizontal spacing" and "Vertical spacing" are now available when selecting 3 or more elements.
  • Print range selection is better highlighted and shows the print starting point.
  • Images with ICC profiles are now properly loaded.
  • Remote images are now better displayed while waiting for download.
  • First execution after installation no longer runs the program with administrative rights, avoiding problems in drag-and-drop of files, for example.
  • Graphic and Page elements now support a "Save image as..." command in the context menu.
  • Remote resource calls now implement a user-agent header for better compatibility.
  • Checking the Windows log for errors in case of crash no longer holds up application startup.
  • The local error log (labeljoy.log) will now record the most common paths on startup to facilitate customer care.

[FIXES]
  • Uninstalled printers no longer show up in the list of available printers.
  • Save As now defaults at the path of the last Save As operation.
  • Fixed bug that was causing png images to go black when automatically resized.
  • Examples are now available on the welcome screen even in case of language change.
  • Password protection for print/export only is now required to be able to remove it.
  • The Arrange command on text elements now works properly.
  • Data Matrix size 52x52 was incorrectly displayed as 56x56.
  • Fixed minor bugs

New features and fixes in version 6.23.01.07:

[NEW]
  • The data wizard connection selection has been simplified.
  • The line effect of the graphic element now supports compound lines.
[IMPROVEMENTS]
  • Splash and about forms will now show operating system information.
  • Execution on a Virtual Machine now requires an active subscription.
[FIXES]
  • Antialias switch on text elements is now properly working.
  • Google sheets data can now be also loaded with an SQL query.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New features and fixes in version 6.22.07.15:

[NEW]
  • Borders around labels and elements now support compound lines.
  • Added support for proxy settings.
  • Added print log view.
[IMPROVEMENTS]
  • Startup is now faster.
  • Strings read from a data source now support line breaks.
  • Quick action icons now include the Open command.
  • Added command in options/advanced to easily access the log folder.
[FIXES]
  • Fixed error shown when opening the layout and clipart window when not connected to the internet.
  • Fixed bug that caused barcodes not to show in case the OCRB font was not properly installed.
  • Fixed setup font error.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New features and fixes in version 6.22.01.21:

[NEW]
  • Labeljoy Reader is now available to freely distribute and print your files with lossless quality.
  • Added new wizard for generating vCards and other commonly used QR Codes.
  • Verified compatibility with Windows 11.
[IMPROVEMENTS]
  • Plain texts with no effects are now output as strings, which improves printing quality on monochrome printers and generate searchable PDFs.
  • Server communication is no longer dependent on theWindows underlying IE engine.
  • The page information element in the status bar now shows the current page, not the page where the selected object is.
[FIXES]
  • Crop marks were printing very large.
  • Multiple line feeds in texts were not properly rendered.
  • Fixed error that could present itself while exporting PDF files.
  • Fixed error that could present itself while importing from Google Sheets.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New features and fixes in version 6.21.09.28:

[NEW]
  • Control codes are now supported for Code-128 based and 2D barcode symbologies.
[IMPROVEMENTS]
  • QR code default settings are now Symbol size = Auto and Error correction level = L (7%).
  • The advanced setting "Show only one label per set" has been re-introduced.
  • Holding CTRL while starting the program will reset the coordinates of the main window, to solve issues on multi-monitor environments.
  • New barcode generated from the drag&drop panel are now Code-128 symbology by default.
[FIXES]
  • Fixed error that, in some cases, caused a wrong quantity of labels to be printed.
  • Fixed error that, in some cases, caused the field list to not load properly in modal forms.
  • Fixed error in Aztec symbology that made some symbols unreadable.
  • Fixed error with single-filtered rows in filter view.
  • Fixed coordinates problem in textboxes with zoom.
  • Fixed dpi issues on monitors with custom zoom.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

List of main features and fixes in version 6.21.06.09:

  • Copy and paste operations can now be shared between different program instances.
  • The limit of 32,767 maximum pages has been removed.
  • Improved layout and page information on the status bar.
  • Fixed text outline size both in preview and in print.
  • Fixed image size bug occurring on some svg files.
  • Fixed error on advanced data filter with OR option.
  • Fixed bug that was causing random crashes when loading files from a different PC.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

List of main features and fixes in version 6.21.01.19:

  • Added ISBN-13 barcode symbology.
  • Added offset for date/time fields.
  • Enhanced New element buttons with a sub-menu of frequently used items
  • Added Skip empty rows feature for text elements.
  • Added zoom in/out icons for text boxes.
  • Enhanced Format support for fields, counters and references.
  • PNG exports now support transparent background, if applicable.
  • The Max page grouping setting in Options/Print has been retired.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

List of main features and fixes in version 6.20.09.18:

  • Added support for Google Sheets data connections. Available with the Full and Server versions and with an active subscription.
  • The GS1 barcode validation engine has been updated to 2020 standards. More than 40 new AI's added.
  • The data connection view in the Set properties form has been retired. Data connections are now only handled via the data connection wizard.
  • Empty elements now display a warning text in the preview. Can be disabled in a new option in Options/Advanced.
  • Font size controls now properly handle decimals.
  • Added support for Excel data file with extensions .xlsm (Excel Macro-Enabled Workbook) and .xlsb (Excel Binary Workbook).
  • Fixed Code 128 Type C rendering of number-only pairs.
  • Fixed DataMatrix rendering of 12x36 symbols.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

List of main features and fixes in version 6.20.06.17:

  • Fixed vertical alignment bug on multi-line text elements.

List of main features and fixes in version 6.20.06.09:

  • Remote desktop is now enabled for the Full and Basic versions with an active subscription.
  • Added Skip empty rows option for file data sources.
  • Added support for line height in text and page elements.
  • Added antialias switch for text and page elements.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

List of main features and fixes in version 6.20.03.27:

  • Added Conditional visibility field for label elements.
  • Fill & Print now allows a single fill of fields with the same title.
  • Remote sessions are temporarily enabled for all versions due to the Covid-19 emergency.
  • Symbol and other character sets are now available in font list.
  • In layout/custom, user-defined paper size is now at the top of the list.
  • The title bar is now visible when in filter view.
  • Fixed Print start position bug that would set a wrong position in some cases.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

List of main features and fixes in version 6.20.01.01:

  • Added new reference Fill and print, a new field asking for user input before printing.
  • Added drag & drop of image files.
  • File/Open now allows importing of data and image files.
  • Graphic and page elements now show inner coordinates on contained images.
  • Improved printer compatibility.
  • The File tab now features an icon for easier crop mark settings.
  • File/save now features a Save print shortcut command.
  • Data connection to Excel files now shows a friendlier error message in case of failed connections.
  • Added a new splash screen in case of print only.
  • Fixed printer hang when printing multiple copies.
  • Fixed "Invalid device context for the specified device." printer error.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

List of main features and fixes in version 6.19.11.04:

  • Added support for password protection.
  • Added support for barcode inner coordinates during edit.
  • Remote images are now properly downloaded prior to exporting.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

List of main features and fixes in version 6.19.08.12:

  • Added color picker feature for color selection.
  • Added copy/paste commands for shadow settings.
  • Fixed error that caused the printer properties window to hang.
  • Fixed random crash on exit.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

List of main features and fixes in version 6.19.06.27:

  • Added new and improved print dialog.
  • Added random number generator in counters.
  • Added coordinate info during insert, move, resize and rotate operations.
  • For the Basic version, unsupported ribbon commands are now visible but disabled.
  • Fixed html color name bug.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

List of main features and fixes in version 6.19.05.02:

  • Colors can now be linked to a data source field.
  • Barcode symbols now support fading color pens.
  • Added renewal button and messages for expired subscriptions.
  • Added data connection driver check for Office 2010 and above.
  • File open/save dialogs now properly store the last used path for future uses.
  • Under Windows 8.1 and above export to vector PDF would, on systems with screen scaling larger than 100%, result in graphics smaller than page.
  • Fixed bug that would prevent viewing margin controls in Layout/Custom.
  • Fixed bug that would prevent proper data-connected label export when layout rendering order was set to "By row then by column".
  • Fixed minor bugs.

List of main features and fixes in version 6.2:

  • Added image crop support.
  • Added support for page scrolling with the mouse wheel.
  • Added sorting feature in field selector panel.
  • Added offset feature for field numeric values.
  • Added auto-reduce feature for large images.
  • Added offline printer check before printing to avoid possible crashes with certain printer drivers.
  • Added support for carriage return AI splitting in GS1 barcode symbologies.
  • Clarified "Auto" icons in rich text toolbars.
  • Recent file list now holds up to 16 items.
  • CTRL+N now loads the defalt template. CTR+SHIFT+N creates a new empty job with the current layout.
  • Added buy reminder after a few days from installation.
  • Fixed placement error for text with very large fonts.
  • Fixed occasional crash after showing Open file dialog.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

List of main features and fixes in version 6.1:

  • Greatly improved file management, especially for large files.
  • Added full support for eastern languages (Korean, Japanese, Chinese).
  • Added commands for layout rotation.
  • Added automatic image rotation based on EXIF tag.
  • Normalized layouts with proper predefined page size.
  • In the Layout form, the search box is always visible.
  • Added Reset filter button in filter view.
  • Added image file size warning for images larger than 1MB.
  • Added progress indicator for long file load/save operations.
  • Default template is now unique for each user.
  • Layout form now always shows the layout name in the title bar.
  • Fixed QR code bug that would make them unreadable under certain conditions.
  • Fixed bug in print range form that wouldn't allow numbers with more than 2 digits.
  • Fixed bug in counter form that crashed the application in case the Update start after print option was checked.
  • Fixed bug on text read from db ending with a space.
  • Fixed highlight color not showing during field element drag.
  • Fixed First line contains headers value not properly stored.
  • Fixed Use full ascii value not properly stored for barcodes.
  • Fixed GS1-128 barcode symbology showing on ribbon menu for Basic version but not supported.
  • Fixed error causing not generating code-128 based symbologies on DBCS Windows (Korean, Japanese, Chinese).
  • Fixed state of undo/redo buttons on application load.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

List of main features added in version 6.0:

  • Added support for RTF text.
  • Completely new user interface with Office-like ribbon menus.
  • Added support for vector PDF export.
  • New barcode symbologies: Aztec, MS-Plessey and improved readability on QR codes.
  • Simplified in-place editing, making label creation much faster.
  • New advanced data connectivity features, such as custom database connections, filter view, field drag & drop.
  • Added support for Unicode texts and added 9 new languages for the user interface.
  • Tons of new editing features, such as drop shadow, polygon shapes and stars, grids, print a range of labels and more.