topic Re: Plotted date label WF3 in 3D Part & Assembly Design

Plotted date label WF3

BertilRogmark — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:42:57 GMT

When I plot a drawing I get a text in the left upper corner saying:

Name: <my name> Object: <drawing name> Date: <plotting date and time>.

I can turn this on and off by checking the Label square in the printer setup.

However, I want to move the text and cannot find where the parameters for this (and for the message itself) are hidden.

Help!

Re: Plotted date label WF3

MartinHanak — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:47:56 GMT

Hi,

I guess you cannot configure plot label placement and plot label contents.

Re: Plotted date label WF3

KenFarley — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:22:41 GMT

My guess is this is a function of your plotter/printer, probably not controlled in any way by Creo.

You might want to check the settings for your printer/plotter on Windows, see if it's set to do this kind of behavior.

Maybe it is a Windows setting?

Re: Plotted date label WF3

mkajdan — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:11:02 GMT

The label location can be changed using default_view_label_placement option in the drawing settings / .dtl file. I'm not aware of a way to change the label contents.

Disregard information above.

Re: Plotted date label WF3

KenFarley — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:54:59 GMT

My understanding of the question was that when printing to an actual printer, the data pertaining to the print job were being added to the sheet(s). This was often done in olden times, particularly when printers were shared, so people would know whose prints they were, etc. I remember this being something done by the plotter but I don't know how it's handled these days, since it hasn't been a problem and we don't really print a lot of paper anymore.

I don't think this has to do with views on the drawing.

Re: Plotted date label WF3

BertilRogmark — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 07:13:50 GMT

Thank you for your input.

I have looked into the relevant .dtl file and cannot find the option you mention.

How do I add this option to my .dtl file (in WF3)?

Kind regards

Bertil

Re: Plotted date label WF3

MartinHanak — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 07:35:46 GMT

@BertilRogmark wrote:

Thank you for your input.

I have looked into the relevant .dtl file and cannot find the option you mention.

How do I add this option to my .dtl file (in WF3)?

Kind regards

Bertil

Hi,

text enclosed in red rectangle is telling that mkajdan made mistake.

The option is related to view labels. See https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS218985 article.

Re: Plotted date label WF3

BertilRogmark — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 08:53:55 GMT

There is a misunderstanding here – I am not inquiring about the position of labels of drawing views, I am asking about a plot/print message that is not visible on the drawing on screen but is added to the plotted/printed image in the top left cornerr of the drawing. When I un-tic the square ”Label” in the printer configuration, the message disappears. Please not I am still on WF3.

See attached picture.

Re: Plotted date label WF3

MartinHanak — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:10:51 GMT

@BertilRogmark wrote:

There is a misunderstanding here – I am not inquiring about the position of labels of drawing views, I am asking about a plot/print message that is not visible on the drawing on screen but is added to the plotted/printed image in the top left cornerr of the drawing. When I un-tic the square ”Label” in the printer configuration, the message disappears. Please not I am still on WF3.

See attached picture.

Hi,

I understand your question very well. But I must repeat, that you cannot configure plot label placement and plot label contents.

Note: You forgot to attach a picture.

Re: Plotted date label WF3

BertilRogmark — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 11:20:56 GMT

There it is!

Re: Plotted date label WF3

mashton-2 — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 11:34:24 GMT

What type/model of plotter is it?

Re: Plotted date label WF3

BertilRogmark — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 11:50:49 GMT

The message appears already on the pdf-file I create – as I see it there can be no connection to a specific printer/plotter.

Does nobody else get a similar message if you tic the box ”Label”?

Re: Plotted date label WF3

StephenW — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 11:53:49 GMT

When you print directly from Creo, this label is present? Or is it just on a PDF created thru a "system"?

We have a vendor who sends us PDFs that have that exact label.

What box "label"?

Re: Plotted date label WF3

kdirth — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:05:38 GMT

I do not see a "Label" box in Creo 7, nor do I remember one in past versions that I have used.

Can you post a screen shot of the dialog box where you find it?

Re: Plotted date label WF3

mashton-2 — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:09:52 GMT

That pretty much rules out any plotter settings.

I wonder if anyone has a full list of the config options for WF3 there might be a clue in that.

Re: Plotted date label WF3

MartinHanak — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:11:22 GMT

@kdirth wrote:

I do not see a "Label" box in Creo 7, nor do I remember one in past versions that I have used.

Can you post a screen shot of the dialog box where you find it?

Just couple of notes ...

1.] OP uses Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0 ... it is strange in these days ...

2.] I think he needs to get a printer which enables users to define&print watermark

eg. https://support.epson-europe.com/onlineguides/en/l800/html/vari_6.htm

Re: Plotted date label WF3

BertilRogmark — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:15:49 GMT

1 Open a drawing. 2 Select <File - Print>. 3 Select your printer and <Configure>.

You can now choose between Dimension, Offset, Label and Units. Tick the box ”Label” and then OK. You should now get the label we are discussing printed on your drawing.

For me it happens whichever printer I choose.

Re: Plotted date label WF3

StephenW — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:16:35 GMT

Olaf Cortens site still has WF 3 options https://creosite.com/index.php/configuration/config-pro-option-search/

Re: Plotted date label WF3

mkajdan — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:17:56 GMT

This is from Creo 8 but was also available in Creo 4.

Re: Plotted date label WF3

BertilRogmark — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:18:55 GMT