Brady Workstation - How to Add Custom Label Parts to configure page size, orientation, calibration method, etc. for Brady custom labels or Non-Brady labels

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Title	Brady Workstation - How to Add Custom Label Parts to configure page size, orientation, calibration method, etc. for Brady custom labels or Non-Brady labels

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Custom Parts in Brady Workstation

Note: With the September 2020 release of Brady Workstation (Shell 4.10), custom parts are detected from a connected smart printer and display automatically when setting up a label file in Custom Designer or Text labels. This matches similar to functionality offered in LabelMark 6. The workaround detailed in this article (Method 2) is no longer necessary unless you need to create custom parts manually. If your custom parts are not automatically detected, please update Brady Workstation: How to Update Brady Workstation.

Creating Custom Parts in the Label Settings App

Three methods exist for manually creating custom parts in Brady Workstation:

Create from an existing label with similar dimensions (non-smart printers)
Create from Installed part (Smart Printers only - Brady Printers That Support Smart Printer Technology)
Create from blank label (non-smart printers)

Once created, you can search and select you custom part in the parts lists of label creation apps.

Create from an Existing Label

Select Create Custom Label and Existing Label.

Determine an existing stock part number with similar parameters to your custom part.

Note: If you are unsure of your custom part dimensions, this information is usually listed on the box.

Sensor type - gap, notched, or continuous
Dimensions
Printer Model

3. Select the stock part and select Create.

4. Make adjustments to the label parameters as needed. See this reference guide to learn more about these specific settings: Margins, Columns, Rows, Liner Width - Label Settings Custom Part Creation Reference Guide

5. Name the part and select Save.

Create from an Installed Part

Note: See this article if your custom part includes preprinted graphics: How to Add an EMF Background Image to Preprinted Labels

Select the option for "Installed label" and select your connected smart printer from the drop down menu.

Select Create.

Name the part and select Save.

Note: Custom part names must match the Y# of the installed custom part.

Create from a Blank Label

Note: As of app verison 1.13.0.2 continuous materials cannot be created using the Blank Label option - Label Settings - No Continuous option when creating a custom label part using the Blank Part option.

Choose Blank and select Create.

Specify parameters for your custom part. See these this article to learn more about these settings: Margins, Columns, Rows, Liner Width - Label Settings Custom Part Creation Reference Guide.

Label Type
Sensor Type
Compatible Printers
Label Dimensions

Name the part and select Save.

Finding Your Custom Part

Launch a label creation app such as Custom Designer or Text Labels.

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Select your appropriate printer.

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Search for and select your recently created custom part.

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