Creating a New Data Entry Template

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Data entry templates allow you to print labels with data input from keyboard entry, barcode scanning, or a combination of both. This guide walks you through creating your first template.

Watch the 2-Part Video Tutorial: How to Build a Template

VIDEO 1: Setup and Form Builder

VIDEO 2: Label Builder

Create a template:

  1. Open QRlogix Software
  2. On the dashboard, locate the Data Entry Templates section located in the middle of the screen
  3. Click the New button

The New Template Wizard will launch to guide you through the setup process.

Step 1: Data entry templates

Select Create new, if you want to create a new template from scratch.

You can also access pre-build templates from the Template Gallery, and saved templates from the internal Template Library.

Step 2: Set the label size

Step 3: Select Counter Type

Copies (Duplicates)

  • Prints identical labels multiple times
  • Same information on each label
  • Best for: Duplicate specimens, backup labels

To/From (Sequential)

  • Prints sequentially numbered labels
  • Each label increments by 1

Step 4: Name Your Template

Give your template a descriptive name and description

Template Details

Step 5: Build Your Form

The Form Builder opens, allowing you to add data entry fields to your template.

Form Builder

Available Form Fields

You can add:

  • Text Fields - For alphanumeric data (case numbers, patient names, etc.)
  • Numeric Fields - For numbers only (sequential counters, specimen counts)
  • Dropdown Boxes - For predefined selections (stains, departments, technicians)
  • Panels - For printing multiple labels with different values (IHC panels, stain sets)
  • Sequential Letters - For specimen letters (A, B, C, etc.)
  • Sequential Numbers - For slide numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.)
  • Date Picker - Date selection tool

Adding Fields

  1. Click Add Field at the top of Form Builder
  2. Select the field type you want
  3. Configure the field properties
  4. Click Save
  5. Repeat for all needed fields

Important: Add all form fields that will appear on your label. You'll map these to the label design in the next step.

Step 6: Design Your Label

Once form fields are configured, click Label Builder to design the label layout.

For a detailed overview of the label design process, please watch the video on Label Builder:

Step 6: Save and Test

After designing your label:

  1. Click Save in Label Builder
  2. You'll return to the template form
  3. Enter sample data
  4. Check the label preview in the upper right
  5. Click Print to test

Need Help?

Creating templates is easy, but if you need assistance: