Formula data
The content of any text or barcode element on a label may be generated by through a formula. While formulae can be typed into the “Synthesized” box in either the Text Properties Dialog or the Barcode Properties Dialog, it is generally easier to generate a formula by pushing the Wizard button just above the “Synthesized” box. This results in the display of the Synthesizer Wizard that enables formulae to be created by selecting functions and entering or selecting parameters.
For example, if product labels need to contain a text element showing a “Best Before” date that is 30 days in the future, the Wizard can be summoned from the Text Properties Dialog and the “Long Date” can be chosen from the list of available functions, and 30 entered into the second parameter box. (The standard Today symbol automatically appears as the first parameter for date and time functions).
Pushing the “Apply Function” button causes the formula to appear in the “Current formula” box.
Now pushing the OK button return us to the Text Properties Dialog where the formula appears in the synthesized box.
