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LabelJoy Changelog

What's new in LabelJoy 6.24.03.29

Mar 29, 2024
  • NEW:
  • Added support for the new Recurring license.
  • IMPROVEMENTS:
  • When connecting data from a table it's now possible to filter out system table from the list.
  • After loading a data connected template, information is shown about customizing the data source.
  • The New menu now features a link to the online template gallery.
  • Layouts cannot be saved while in demo mode.
  • FIXES:
  • When loading a template over a modified file, no unsaved file warning was shown.
  • In the Graphic editor window, the Field drop-down incorrectly showed disable binary fields.
  • When changing language in the welcome form a crash would occur.
  • Files with Unicode characters in the name were not loaded by double clicking or dragging them.
  • Fixed setup error 1324.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in LabelJoy 6.24.01.12 (Jan 12, 2024)

  • 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 in LabelJoy 6.23.07.14 (Jul 15, 2023)

  • [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 in LabelJoy 6.23.01.10 (Jan 10, 2023)

  • 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 in LabelJoy 6.22.07.15 (Jul 15, 2022)

  • [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 in LabelJoy 6.22.01.21 (Jan 21, 2022)

  • 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 in LabelJoy 6.21.09.28 (Sep 28, 2021)

  • 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.

New in LabelJoy 6.21.06.09 (Jun 9, 2021)

  • 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.

New in LabelJoy 6.21.01.19 (Jan 19, 2021)

  • 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.

New in LabelJoy 6.20.09.18 (Sep 18, 2020)

  • 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.

New in LabelJoy 6.20.06.17 (Jun 17, 2020)

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

New in LabelJoy 6.20.06.09 (Jun 9, 2020)

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

New in LabelJoy 6.20.03.27 (Mar 27, 2020)

  • 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.

New in LabelJoy 6.20.01.01 (Jan 2, 2020)

  • 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.

New in LabelJoy 6.19.11.04 (Jan 2, 2020)

  • 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.

New in LabelJoy 6.0 Build 611 (Mar 26, 2018)

  • Multi formatting contents:
  • Thanks to the new and powerful content editor you can customize every single element with multiple formatting. Select different types of fonts, sizes, colors and attributes within the same text.
  • Interactive management of fields:
  • Create and populate your label in a few clicks thanks to the fully dynamic interface for customized fields. Pick data from your database and place it wherever you prefer on your label. You will be able to work with speed and precision.
  • New intuitive interface:
  • New LabelJoy6 interface is the result of all your feedbacks collected over the years. Recognizable by anyone, including the less experts of digital dashboards, it is simple, intuitive and allows you to customize your labels in just a few clicks.
  • Practical database filter:
  • The new filter tool allows you to segment your database in seconds, selecting only useful data for your label sets. Create your filters and the dashboard will show you the contacts that correspond with the range of variables you have selected.
  • Export to PDF:
  • Print faster than ever! The new .pdf export tool for your pages, labels and barcode, guarantees a very accurate printing. Plus, you will have light format files that you can manage or possibly send.
  • New Barcodes:
  • LabelJoy barcodes list is growing! Newcomers include the MSI Plessey code, used primarily in libraries and on shelf labeling, and the Aztec code, used for small-size labeling, perfect for small packagings.

New in LabelJoy 5.4 (May 19, 2016)

  • Added support for PDF417 barcode symbols.
  • Counters now support repetitions, wrap value and group mode.
  • Help files have been moved to the web site.
  • Added support for group copy/paste.

New in LabelJoy 5.3 (May 19, 2016)

  • Added font size support for barcode elements.
  • Added Spanish help files.
  • Added support for SendBlaster 3 data files.

New in LabelJoy 5.2 (May 19, 2016)

  • Text elements now support rounded rectangle and circle shapes.
  • Data filtering now supports empty strings as filter criteria.
  • Multi monitor support.

New in LabelJoy 5.1 (May 19, 2016)

  • During the initial 500-label grace period, only one label out of two is marked with the trial demo text.
  • Barcode elements now feature an automatic sizing setting so that in case of a connection to a data source with variable length data, each barcode size is adapted to the content it encodes.
  • Added support for advanced mouse resizing modes: mirror (CTRL), proportional (SHIFT) and both combined (CTRL + SHIFT).
  • The Option icon has been changed.

New in LabelJoy 5.0.0 Build 300 (Oct 20, 2012)

  • Graphic user interface has been completely renewed.
  • Added ability to export barcodes, labels and pages in the most common graphic formats.
  • Added 1,500-element clip art collection for rapid insertion of graphic elements.
  • Added advanced text concatenation management for combining texts, fields, counters and references in text and barcode objects.
  • Added new entry level version: Light.
  • Added welcome screen with direct access to key features.
  • Added language support for Bulgarian, Danish and Finnish.
  • Layout search has been simplified.

New in LabelJoy 4.5 (Oct 20, 2012)

  • Added GS1-128 barcode symbology.
  • Added Code 128 barcode symbology.
  • Added support for the FNC1 separator in the EAN-128 symbology.
  • Added support for mixed columns when connecting to an Excel file.

New in LabelJoy 4.4 (Oct 20, 2012)

  • Added 500 label grace period while in trial mode.
  • Fixed bug that caused random crashes during application shutdown.
  • Fixed bug that caused transparency in images not to be applied correctly in some scenarios.
  • Fixed QR code encoding bug for versions M1, M3 and for the Byte Hex encoding.
  • Fixed bug in the layout screen that occurred in case a number of labels lower than the print start point was set.
  • Fixed bug in Interleaved 2/5 barcodes rendering.
  • Fixed cache bug that caused the program to crash in scenarios where a high number of text elements where present.
  • Fixed Windows 2000 SP4 compatibility issue.
  • Fixed dead link to on-line shop page.

New in LabelJoy 4.3 (Oct 20, 2012)

  • Added label quantity control on the toolbar.
  • Added rendering order support in layout/advanced.
  • Raised the limit of label per group to 999,999.
  • Added Drag&Drop support for Labeljoy files.
  • Added support for fractional units on inch rulers.
  • Added support for 4 decimals and fractional popup menu for inch-based text boxes.
  • Added flash effect on the page number panel of the status bar on page change.
  • The toolbar, when docked to the left or to the right, is now displayed on two columns if the vertical space requires it.
  • The toolbar, when floating, has now a fixed size.
  • New graphic objects will display a default image an no background.
  • Fixed default setting bug of the print start position.

New in LabelJoy 4.2 (Oct 20, 2012)

  • Added TAB key management: now when pressing TAB or SHIFT+TAB element selection will move between visible elements.
  • Added quantity management for data connected labels groups.
  • The symbology Code 39 extended has been removed from the list. In its place the checkbox "Full encoding" has been added to the Code 39 symbology settings.
  • The following barcode symbologies have been added: Postnet, Planet, Industrial 2 of 5, Code 11 and Code 93 also in full encoding.
  • Added 2 or 5 digit add-on management for symbology EAN-8.
  • Added Reverse colors checkbox in the pattern element of a graphic object.
  • Added option to have the barcode text in the upper part of the symbol.
  • Added icons in the following combo boxes: pattern and line in the graphic object, barcode type, data source type in the label group management form.
  • Added “Link to data source” button in the group management form.
  • The Data connection wizard is now pre-populated when the selected label group is already connected to a data source
  • The rendering of the text of some barcode symbologies has been improved: character spacing has been increased for better readability.
  • The default size of the line in a graphic object is now 0.1 mm (0.004 in) instead of 0.
  • The font list in the barcode setting form is now alphabetically sorted.
  • Data connection to a text delimited file has been improved to solve some issues related to international settings.
  • Fixed an error in the label group management form: if connected to a data source, by clicking Cancel, the initial sorting and filter settings were lost.
  • Fixed error in the layout form: in some scenarios valid layouts were erroneously reported as incorrect.
  • Fixed error in the generation of a 2-digit add-on for the following symbologies: EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E.
  • Fixed checksum error of symbologies Interleaved 2 of 5.
  • Fixed QR code error on lower case text: now no spaces are inserted between characters.
  • Fixed QR Code error on numeric data encoded with the Numeric algorithm.
  • Fixed copy/paste error on the barcode object: QR code was not correctly managed.
  • Fixed bug in layout search form showing an empty directory on the first run.
  • Fixed bug on New command: besides the layout, all settings where also re-loaded.
  • Fixed GUI error in Options form/Page tab: the first 2 labels (Background and Page edge) where inverted.