How to sort production labels by an option value : Solatech, Inc.

Summary

This article explains how to setup production labels to sort by an option value.

The default sorting for production labels is first by order number, then line number. If you want to

sort by any other field you must create a modified label and change the sort order.

Note: If you already have a modified label you can skip to the section 'Changing the sort order of a

modified label'.

From the Tasks menu, click Manage Process Reports.
From the Category list on the left, select Production Labels.
From the list of labels on the right, select the label you want to modify.
From the toolbar, click the Copy button.
Enter the name for your new label and click OK.
Your new label will be added to the list and automatically selected. In order to use your new label you will need to add it to the list of labels to print. Consult your online help for additional instructions.

From the Tasks menu, click Manage Process Reports.
From the Category list on the left, select Production Labels.
From the list of labels on the right, select the label for which you want to change the sort order.
On the toolbar, click Modify.
Click the Set Label Sort Order button.
In the Sort first by column, enter the name of the option that you want to sort by. Enter the name just as you see it in Order Entry, same case and spelling. If you want to sort on any field other than an option name, select it from the drop down list.
In the second column select the type of data that the option represents. This will tell the software how to interpret the data so that it is sorted correctly. For example if you want to sort by Color then select 'Text'. If you want to sort by slat count you would select 'Whole Number'.
In the third column select the sorting direction.
Repeat steps 6 - 8 for up to three additional options.
Click OK to save the changes.
Click OK to close the Modify Report screen.