New Features & Enhancements

Data sources categories (v9.00.02)
Data sources can now be organized in sub-categories at a display level (Data sources View).

Autocad Files (v9.00.02)
Support for Autocad files up to version 2010.

Full clipping mode (v9.00.02)
This new document setting allows graphic Text and Barcode to be clipped when partially outside of the label.

Modulo 16 check digit (v9.00.02)
Modulo 16 check digit is now available for CODARBAR and as a formula.

Database Manager-Default printer (v9.00.02)
A Default option for printer selection allows to use the printer defined in document.

Report and Form Capabilities (v9.00.01)
ListField capabilities are extended to support report printing (see ListField sample).
- Wordwrap inside a cell is now possible using < BR > sequence
- The ListField is now able to generate multiple labels at print time if data does not fit in the first page. This option is 'Manage multiple pages'
Table Lookup can now return multiple records.

HIBC wizard update (v9.00.01)
HIBC wizard updated to support HIBC specification rev. 2.3.

'Load Printer saved in document' setting updated (v9.00.01)
CODESOFT now searches for the printer with exactly the same name.
If not found, it will search for the printer with the same model name (v9.00.00 and previous behavior)

Tracking Report (v9.00.01)
The tracking Report is now accessible in the ActiveX interface

Improved toolbars (v9.00.00)
CODESOFT toolbars have been redesigned to simplify basic tasks (such as object creation).

User interface enhancements (v9.00.00)
The user interface has been updated to be more consistent with the look and feel of Microsoft Office.

New wizards (v9.00.00)
Wizards have been added for Database, Table Lookup, and Formula creation. Enhancements to existing wizards provide graphical assistance in creating new labels and accessing data from LABEL ARCHIVE.

Simplified installation (v9.00.00)
When installing CODESOFT 9, the user will no longer be required to select a product range. Installation of add-ons and tools is now integrated in the main install, which eliminates the need to perform separate processes for these elements.

Graphical query builder (v9.00.00)
A new SQL Query builder simplifies the creation of simple and complex database queries.

Label Comparator (v9.00.00)
The Label Comparator allows users to compare two versions of the same label, either draft versions or production and test versions.

Filler view (v9.00.00)
The Filler form is now available in a separate view. This allows you to have both the label design and the Filler form open simultaneously.

GS1 Databar access (v9.00.00)
The GS1 Databar is now accessible from the GS1 wizard.

HIBC wizard (v9.00.00)
A wizard has been added for HIBC.

DotNet wrapper (v9.00.00)
This component allows easy integration of CODESOFT with .NET technology (C# or VB.NET).

Folders reorganization (v9.00.00)
Here is the description of the new reorganization of the folder structure:

New OCX Field (v8.51.02)
This new object type allows you to use 3rd-party OCX components inside your label.

New Formulas (v8.51.02)
New formulas are now available:
Week (calculates week number - ISO8601), Extract (extracts string from a string), ReplaceString (replaces string occurrence(s) with another string)

Space correction for Datamatrix (v8.51.02)
This option allows you to provide space correction between barcode elements.
This can be useful for inkjet printers.

New barcode symbologies (v8.51.01)
Chinese sensible code.
ITF14 supports more options for lines or boxes that surround the code.

New GHS pictograms (v8.51.01)
New pictograms based on GHS normalization are added to the Image Gallery.

New Compliance labels (v8.51.01)
New compliance labels are provided in different areas, such as Retail, Shipping, Health care, and Automotive.’

New barcode symbologies (v8.51)
Code 49, Intelligent Mail (USPS 4 State), ISBN 13, and RSS expanded stacked.

New Formulas (v8.51)
New formulas are now available to allow calculation of the "Best before date" and "Expiration date" at print time: BestBefore, DateValue, DateOffset.

Database loops (v8.51)
It is now possible to specify the number of times a set of records should be printed when using a database.

Refresh table lookup at print time option (v8.51)
The Refresh table lookup at print time option allows the system to reevaluate Table Lookup fields in a document at print time to ensure the most current information is used.

Silent installation (v8.51)
CODESOFT installation can be run in Silent mode, using the basic command line "<Path>\Setup.exe" /s /v"/qn INSTALLLEVEL=150". This command installs CODESOFT in English in the default folder with all features. For additional parameters, refer to the TEKLYNX web site or the online help.

Pre-requisite installation (v8.51)
CODESOFT pre-requisite (.NET framework 2.0 SP1, MDAC 2.8, Adobe Acrobat Reader 8) are now automatically installed if necessary.

Guides (v8.51)
Quick Start Guide and Administrator's guide are now directly accessible from the Help menu.

Label Background with image (v8.50.07)
A new Extended tab in Document Properties allows you to define a background. The user can select an image and different options to define the background that applies to the current label.

OCX Component (v8.50.07)
A new OCX control named "Labeling Manager control" is provided. This allows easy integration in Microsoft Office applications.

Resolution independent (v8.50.05)
Allows you to design labels that will be printed identically on different printers (office or thermal printers). To access to this option, use the command File > Properties > Preview.

New User interface language (v8.50.05)
The Romanian language is now available for the User Interface.

Requery button (v8.50.05)
A Requery button has been added in the Query result dialog box. This command runs the query and updates the grid.

Windows graphical emulation (v8.50.04)
Enables you to standardize printing of your labels regardless of the selected printer (Thermal printers or Windows printers). To access this option, use the command File > Properties > Preview.

Wizard Upgrade tool (v8.50.02)
This tool eases update from CODESOFT 8 to CODESOFT 8.5. It allows you to transfer the settings and files from the previous version to the new one. You can launch it from C:\Program Files\TKI\8\Common\Tools\WizardUpgrade\UpgradeWizard.exe.

New Wizards (v8.50)
New wizards ease the creation of:

• Documents
• Objects like Text, Barcode and Image
• Variables like Counter, Form, Free, and Date.

Enhanced menu look and feel (v8.50)
A new look and feel for menus is now available. This is similar to what is available in Office 2003. Two themes are available.

Enhanced Open dialog box (v8.50)
The new open look and feel for the Open dialog box is used. This provides the left toolbar icons with direct access to some pre-defined folders.

Enhanced Print dialog box (v8.50)
The Print dialog box now proposes several tabs when expanded.
This will allow you to check, based on current print settings (number of labels and pages), if the printing is optimized using the "Performance" tab.

Text Vertical alignment (v8.50)
This option allows defining a Vertical alignment for text paragraph. This option is only available with the "Fit to frame" option.

Text on any angle (v8.50)
In the Shape Settings tab, the Shape option "Polyline" allows the user to select any kind of shape. This option can be very useful in conjunction with Text Art to align text on any angle.

Label Background definition (v8.50)
It is now possible to select a label background without having to use a name based on the stock type/name.
A new "Background" combo box allows you to select the EMF⁄WMF file that will be used as label background. The EMF/WMF files need to be published in the C:\Program Files\TKI\8\Common\LFM directory.

Network licensing (v8.50)
A new range is available through network licensing: Runtime.
For License Manager, the Shared folder is changed.
On Vista, you must share "c:\Programdata\TKI\LicenseManager\TkDongle" as "TkDongle".
On the other systems, you must share "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\TKI\LicenseManager\TkDongle" as "TkDongle".

Superimposing (v8.10)
An optional feature allows you to superimpose objects to preserve the readability or physical space on the label. This feature is useful when using a barcode, to prevent any other object from being overlaid on top of it. This feature can be accessed by going to the General tab of the object properties.

Norm GS1 (v8.10)
Choosing to use the GS1 norm enables barcode verifications according to GS1 (Formerly EAN) recommendations. This new option is available in Tools \ Options dialog box (Other tab). When the option is enabled, it will check that the barcodes conform to the different requirements of the GS1 normalization, such as narrow bar size, check digit, human readable, and so on.

RFID (v8.10)
A new RFID button, available on the toolbar, provides a direct link to the RFID settings.

TKTEXTIL.TTF (v8.10)
New symbols have been added in TKTEXTIL.TTF to fulfill the COFREET requirements. Refer to the TKTextil.lab sample file for additional information.

Database Manager (v8.10)
The User Interface of the Database Manager has been improved, making it more intuitive and easy to use.

• The general user interface has been refreshed to give it a better look and feel.
• New menu entry "File\Open" allows the user to directly open a basic database file (Access, Excel, dBase).
• It is now possible to "duplicate record(s)" by right-clicking on selected records.
• More feedback is provided to the user when operations cannot be performed due to limited user rights or compliance with database structure.
• It is possible to limit the Database Manager features by modifying the file C:\Program Files\TKI\8\Common\Tools\DMan\ProductSettings.cfg. Only advanced users should attempt this.
• It is now possible to customize the display font.

Print by printer resolution (v8.10)
Uses an algorithm independent to the paper format, to send only the positions and sizes linked to the Windows printer resolution. The current print algorithm adjusts object size and position when you switch, for instance, from a A4 page to Letter page (on a Windows printer). This is similar to the method used in Microsoft Word, and the advantage is that the objects are adjusted at print time so that everything fits on the page/label. The new print algorithm only uses the printer resolution, which means that the object’s position and size are fixed, but at print time, you may notice that some objects are outside of the page/label or partially cut.

ActiveX
VC++ and C# ActiveX samples available on CD have been updated to demonstrate how to use Events.