Interface Overview

Last updated on 26 Jan 2026

Welcome to QRlogix Software! This guide introduces you to the main dashboard and all its features. Understanding the interface layout will help you navigate the software efficiently.

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Dashboard Layout

The QRlogix Software dashboard is organized into several key areas:

A - Dashboard Link

Returns you to the main dashboard from anywhere in the application. Click this to go back home.

B - Pinned Templates

Quick access to your frequently used templates. Pin your most-used templates here for one-click access.

H - Pinned Data Entry Templates

Data entry templates you've pinned appear in this section. These are templates where you manually input data before printing.

J - Pinned File Drop Templates

File Drop templates you've pinned appear here. These templates automatically print from CSV or TXT files.

Printer Settings

C - Default Printer

Shows the currently active printer for all templates. This is your system-wide printer selection.

D - Printer Properties

Adjust label placement, rotation, and other printer-specific settings. Use this to fine-tune print alignment.

E - Change Default Printer

Switch between installed printers. Select which printer QRlogix will send jobs to.

Template Management

G - Template Library

Access all your saved templates. Browse, search, and manage your complete template collection.

I - New Template Wizard (Data Entry)

Create a new Data Entry template from scratch. Choose from microscope slides or tissue cassettes.

K - New Template Wizard (File Drop)

Create a new File Drop template for automated printing from shared folders.

L - Connect Data Source

Import data from Excel spreadsheets. Connect a Data Entry template to an external data source for batch printing.

M - Import Template

Import templates shared by colleagues or downloaded from the QRlogix template library.

Settings and Support

F - Support Options

Quick access to:

Video tutorials
User manual
Contact support
Online resources

N - User Profile

Select or create user profiles. Multiple users can maintain separate settings and preferences.

O - Setup and Preferences

Configure global application settings:

Default printer selection
User preferences
Application behavior
System configuration

Getting Started with Data Entry

Data entry printing allows you to input data into template forms from:

Keyboard entry - Type information manually
Barcode scanning - Scan data directly into fields
Combination of both - Mix manual and scanned input

Customizing Templates

To edit form field properties:

Open a template
Click the Options dropdown
Select Customize Template

This opens the Form Builder, where you can:

Add or remove form fields
Edit field properties
Configure dropdown boxes
Set up sequential numbering
Add panels for multi-label printing

Quick Actions

Common Tasks

Print Labels:

Select a pinned template or open from Template Library
Enter your data in the form fields
Click Print

Create New Template:

Click the New button (I for Data Entry, K for File Drop)
Follow the template wizard
Design your label in Label Builder
Save and pin for quick access

Change Printer:

Click the printer name (C)
Select new printer from dropdown
Adjust printer properties if needed (D)

Use pinned templates for frequent printing jobs - saves time
Organize templates by category or workflow in the Template Library
Access help anytime through Support Options (F)
Switch users if multiple people share the workstation (N)

Workflow Types

Data Entry Templates

Best for:

On-demand label printing
Variable data that changes each time
Manual data input with keyboard or scanner
Small batch printing

File Drop Templates