Project Manager – Producer Setup

The Producer Setup page allows you to configure various options for how records are displayed and managed within the Producer section. You can customize the Records List columns, define key configurations, and set options tailored to the unique requirements of your project. This flexibility ensures each project meets the specific needs of your organization or customer.

If you see the message No field(s) is selected in “Project Manager \ Producer Setup” to preview., it means no columns have been selected in the Template Designer or Project Manager. Configure columns properly to ensure the Records List displays as intended.

Centralizing the Producer Setup in the Project Manager ensures consistency across all stations in your network. This setup prevents independent modifications to badge layouts or column configurations, maintaining uniformity and simplifying overall management.

Producer Configuration

• ID Starting Number – Set the initial value for auto-numbering. The default is 10000, and it cannot be changed once the first record is created.
• ID Number Label – Define the label for your primary key, which uniquely identifies each record. By default, it is set to “ID #,” but you can rename it, such as “Employee ID” or simply “ID.”
• ID Number Value – Choose between automatic or manual ID assignment. In manual mode, the ID must be numeric and unique.
• ID Number Visibility – Enable or disable the visibility of the ID Number column in the Records List.
• Force MS Arial Unicode Font – Enable this option for languages not supported by default fonts (e.g., Asian, Arabic, Hebrew). Note: Unicode fonts support regular and bold styles only.
• Delete Records Method – Select how records are deleted:
  1. Trash/Delete Records – Functions like a recycle bin. Records can be recovered until the trash is emptied by an Administrator.
  2. Erase Records (instantly) – Permanently deletes records immediately.

   
  WARNING: Permanently deleting a record removes all related data, including the record, Photo ID, and Signature. The activity log is not affected. Deleted records cannot be recovered.

• Rotate Back 180° – Rotate the back design 180° for proper alignment with double-sided printers, if necessary.

Producer \ Records List Configuration

• Columns – Select up to 8 columns to display in the Records List. Use the “Empty” option to hide unused columns.
• Sort – Define primary and secondary sort orders for the Records List. Fields can be sorted alphabetically (A–Z or Z–A) or by date. Use the Descending checkbox to reverse the sort order.

Preview Badge

This section provides a real-time preview of how your badge will appear when printed. Dynamic fields will populate with data entered in Producer, and the Photo ID will update for each record.