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
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