| LABEL MATRIX | QuickDraw | LABEL MATRIX | PowerPro |
| General |
| Print-Only Version |
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| Network version |
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| Keyless software activation | * | * | * |
| Live Print Preview (view multiple labels with “live” variable data displayed) |
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| Label preview and description | * | * | * |
| Over 100 compliance label templates included |
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| Automatic paragraph sizing & scale to fit |
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| Bulleted & numbered lists with hanging indents |
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| Undo/Redo ability | (single) | (multiple) | (multiple) |
| Clip art library included |
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| Graphic formats import (bmp, pcx, jpg, tif, etc.) | * | * | * |
| Label Specific Security |
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| Label Background templates with round label formats | Open | Open | Open/Edit |
| Linear bar code support | * | * | * |
| HIBC Support | * | * | * |
| UCC/EAN 128 and MaxiCode wizards |
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| Support for over 12 2D bar codes |
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| Extended 2D support including TLC39 and QR Code |
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| TextArt Objects/RTF Editor |
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| Color support | * | * | * |
| Variables |
| Keyboard entry at print time | * | * | * |
| Double entry (verification) ability |
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| PickList "drop-down" data entry | * | * | * |
| Data retrieved from a database file | * | * | * |
| Counters (serial numbers) with support for alpha/numeric | * | * | * |
| Counters with custom numbering abilities |
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| Date and time stamping using multiple formats | * | * | * |
| Advanced math, string and logical functions |
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| Expansion Variables (use code “shortcuts” in expressions) |
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| Database |
| Configure an ODBC/OLE DB data source |
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| Sequential database access | * | * | * |
| Keyed database access |
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| SQL query capability/SQL Query Builder Wizard |
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| Retrieve data from unlimited number of databases per label |
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| Includes separate Database Editor program |
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| Directly edit database records in the Data Grid |
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| Data Grid for viewing database records | * | * | * |
| Printing |
| Windows driver printer support | * | * | * |
| Variable duplicate label count from any origin | * | * | * |
| Support for over 1000 thermal & thermal transfer printers |
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| Stacked printing ability with muliple labels per page |
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| Reverse the order of pages in a print job |
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| Tools |
| Pocket LABEL MATRIX support |
| (0 licenses) | (1 license) |
| Automatic printing from a source database (AutoPrint) |
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| Command line support |
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| Export image and variable information to a data file (Write Data) |
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| View & customize reports generated from label log files (Log Viewer) |
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| Extended RFID Tag support (HF + UHF) |
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| Directly modify printer code with Job Modifier |
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| Save all external attached files with the label design (Bundle Save) |
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| Code Converter label conversion utility |
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| OLE Automation |
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| DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) |
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