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Designer – Shortcode
The Shortcode feature in IDpack allows you to dynamically insert data from database fields directly into your badge design. Shortcodes are enclosed in square brackets, for example [firstname], and are added using the Text Tool in Designer. When a badge is printed, shortcodes automatically retrieve and display information from the project data, ensuring badges remain accurate and up to date.
If a required field is not available in the standard library, you can request a custom field.
How to Use Shortcodes
Shortcodes correspond to database field names and are always enclosed in square brackets. For example, [firstname] inserts the cardholder first name, while [level] can display a security level or access classification. This approach allows you to build data driven badge designs without writing any code.
Examples
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Without HTML
Hello [firstname], welcome to this event. Your security level is [level]. Enjoy your stay. -
With HTML
Hello <strong>[firstname]</strong>, welcome to this event. Your security level is [level]. Enjoy your stay.
Field Definitions Shortcodes (130)
All database fields can be inserted as shortcodes, enabling you to construct complex phrases and paragraphs directly. This flexibility allows you to fully customize the content displayed on your badges.
| Shortcode | Field Description | Field Content Example | Field Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| [ac_id] | AC ID | 34535 | varchar(25) |
| [access] | Access | 4 P 2 | varchar(75) |
| [address] | Address | 5555 Pacific Hill Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90001 | varchar(250) |
| [age] | Age | 24 | decimal(10) |
| [allergies] | Allergies | eggs, milk, peanuts | varchar(150) |
| [apartment_nb] | Apartment Number | AAF | varchar(150) |
| [authorization] | Authorization | R4 | varchar(50) |
| [batch] | Batch | BC234ID | varchar(50) |
| [birthdate] | Birthdate | 1970-25-04 | date() |
| [bloodtype] | Blood Type | A RH NEG | varchar(25) |
| [brand] | Brand | Brand Name | varchar(75) |
| [category1] | Category #1 | Color | varchar(150) |
| [category2] | Category #2 | Couleur | varchar(150) |
| [certifying_instructor] | Certifying Instructor | John Malcom | varchar(150) |
| [city1] | City | Los Angeles | varchar(150) |
| [civic_number1] | Civic Number | 345 | varchar(150) |
| [class] | Class | A | varchar(75) |
| [club_id] | Club ID | 4581 | varchar(150) |
| [cost] | Cost | 187.79 | decimal(10.2) |
| [country_name] | Country Name | United States | varchar(150) |
| [country1] | Country | US | char(30) |
| [course] | Course | One | varchar(250) |
| [course_date] | Course Date | Jan 17, 2023 | date() |
| [coverage_type] | Coverage Type | EE | varchar(75) |
| [currency] | Currency | USD | varchar(30) |
| [current_year] | Current Year | 2023 | varchar(4) |
| [cvv] | Card verification value (CVV) | 524 | int(4) |
| [department] | Department | Arts | varchar(150) |
| [depth] | Depth | 1.38 | decimal(10.2) |
| [description] | Description | 3ft x 3ft Natural Oak Extending Dining Table | varchar(250) |
| [division] | Division | Finance | varchar(150) |
| [driver] | Driver's license | TS-234-34534-103 | varchar(100) |
| [email] | [email protected] | varchar(150) | |
| [emergency_contact] | Emergency Contact | Julie Smith, (345) 555-2342 | varchar(150) |
| [employee_id] | Employee ID | 1234 | varchar(150) |
| [encryption] | Encryption | WPA | varchar(150) |
| [expirationdate] | Expiration Date | 1998-19-02 | date() |
| [expirationdate_ppa] | PPA Expiration Date | 1998-19-02 | date() |
| [eyecolor] | Eye color | Brown | smallint(3) |
| [feature1] | Feature #1 | Oak | varchar(25) |
| [feature2] | Feature #2 | Rectangle | varchar(25) |
| [feature3] | Feature #3 | Double Pedestal | varchar(25) |
| [feature4] | Feature #4 | Butterfly Extensions | varchar(25) |
| [feature5] | Feature #5 | Wood and Steel | varchar(25) |
| [firstname] | First Name | Steve | varchar(150) |
| [fullname] | Full Name | Steve Smith | varchar(300) |
| [function1] | Function #1 | Journalist | varchar(75) |
| [function2] | Function #2 | Sports | varchar(75) |
| [gender] | Gender | Male | int(1) |
| [grade] | Grade | 9th – Freshman | varchar(75) |
| [group] | Group | 102 | varchar(25) |
| [haircolor] | Hair color | Black | smallint(3) |
| [height] | Height | 6.05 | varchar(15) |
| [homefax] | Fax Number (Home) | 213-555-8317 | decimal(15) |
| [homephone] | Phone Number (Home) | 213-555-8317 | decimal(15) |
| [injection1] | Injection 1 | 08/23/2021 | date() |
| [injection2] | Injection 2 | 10/23/2021 | date() |
| [issuedate] | Issue Date | Sep 04, 2024 | date() |
| [language1] | Language | EN | varchar(30) |
| [lastname] | Last Name | Smith | varchar(150) |
| [law_9] | Law 9 | varchar(20) | |
| [length] | Length | 15.50 | decimal(10.2) |
| [location] | Location | BUILDING A | varchar(75) |
| [medical_state] | Medical State | Good | varchar(50) |
| [medical_status] | Medical Status | 5 | varchar(25) |
| [member_id] | Member ID | 9012 | varchar(150) |
| [mobilephone] | Phone Number (Mobile) | 213-555-3453 | decimal(15) |
| [msrp] | MSRP | 399.95 | decimal(10.2) |
| [nb_cards] | Number of Cards | 2 | smallint(3) |
| [network_name] | Network Name | SSID | varchar(150) |
| [nickname] | Nickname | Maverick | varchar(150) |
| [notes] | Notes | My best friend! | text(1024) |
| [order_id] | Order ID | 701-0253509-5186632 | varchar(50) |
| [organization] | Organization | ACME Example inc. | varchar(150) |
| [parent_fullname] | Parent's first and last name | John Smith | varchar(250) |
| [passport] | Passport # | VG89103 | varchar(25) |
| [permit_nb] | Permit # | DR89823489234-CA | varchar(150) |
| [pin_nb] | Personal Identification Number (PIN) | 4593 | varchar(150) |
| [price] | Price | 299.99 | decimal(10.2) |
| [pricetype] | Price Type | /each | smallint(3) |
| [productname] | Product Name | WOW Dining Table | varchar(75) |
| [pronouns] | Pronouns | he/him | varchar(40) |
| [pw] | Password | 05#Y6NbBeX&?xl#2 | varchar(150) |
| [qrcode] | QR code | d174172a-ab34-4e4a-a88b-2076bd6e0db1a19b901b- ... | text(2048) |
| [race_gender] | Race/Gender | W/F | varchar(50) |
| [rank] | Rank | Chief | varchar(25) |
| [region] | Region | Nassau County | varchar(150) |
| [registration_site] | Registration Site | 23 | varchar(25) |
| [resident_id] | Resident ID | 3455467 | varchar(25) |
| [residential_district] | Residential District | Venice | varchar(150) |
| [result] | Result | NEGATIVE | smallint(3) |
| [retraining_date] | Retraining Date | Jan 17, 2024 | date() |
| [rfid] | RFID | 5737226704 | varchar(36) |
| [rfid_cardtype] | RFID Card Type | MIFARE Classic | varchar(25) |
| [rfid_csn] | RFID CSN (Card Serial Number) | 7820706 | varchar(75) |
| [rfid_json] | RFID JSON | {"type": "MIFARE Classic","csn": "7820706"} | varchar(512) |
| [ship_to] | Ship to | Montreal, QC | varchar(75) |
| [shooting_tour] | Shooting tour | varchar(60) | |
| [sku] | SKU | WDT950a | varchar(25) |
| [sport_en] | Sport | Open Water Swimming | varchar(150) |
| [start_date] | Start Date | 2021-03-30 | date() |
| [state1] | State/Province | CA | varchar(150) |
| [status] | Status | Active | varchar(50) |
| [street11] | Street #1 | 5555 Pacific Hill Ave | varchar(150) |
| [street21] | Street #2 | Suite #734 | varchar(150) |
| [task1] | Task #1 | Greeting | varchar(50) |
| [task2] | Task #2 | Alumni Fair | varchar(50) |
| [team_name1] | Team | Amigos | varchar(75) |
| [test_date] | Test Date | 09/28/2021 | date() |
| [test_name] | Test Name | COVID-19 | varchar(75) |
| [testing_equipment_make] | Testing Equipment Make | Bobcat | varchar(150) |
| [testing_equipment_model] | Testing Equipment Model | Compact Track Loaders | varchar(150) |
| [title1] | Title #1 | Chief Executive Officer | varchar(150) |
| [title2] | Title #2 | Chief Technology Officer | varchar(150) |
| [tracking_number] | Tracking Number | LL 123 2431 34 PC | varchar(75) |
| [type1] | Type #1 | Media | varchar(75) |
| [type2] | Type #2 | Media | varchar(75) |
| [upc] | UPC | 028611000059 | decimal(12) |
| [url] | Unique URL | https://www.example.com/?id=234234 | varchar(250) |
| [vaccine] | Vaccine | COVID-19 | varchar(50) |
| [vcard] | vCard | BEGIN:VCARD ... | text(0) |
| [vip] | VIP | 1 | int(1) |
| [warehouse] | Warehouse | Unit A | varchar(75) |
| [website] | Website | https://www.example.com | varchar(250) |
| [weight] | Weight | 180.50 | decimal(10.2) |
| [width] | Width | 2.25 | decimal(10.2) |
| [workfax] | Fax Number (Work) | 213-555-5219 | decimal(15) |
| [workphone] | Phone Number (Work) | 213-555-9834 | decimal(15) |
| [zip1] | ZIP/Postal Code | 90001 | varchar(15) |
| [zone] | Zone | Area 51 | varchar(75) |
Custom Shortcodes
IDpack also provides additional built in shortcodes that offer extended flexibility:
- [id] or [id_number] The record identification number. Example 5678
- [organization_name] The name of the organization managing the account. Example ACME Example Inc.
- [firstlast_name] Combines the first name and last name into a single shortcode. Example Steve Smith
- [colorcodename] Displays the text label of the Color Code assigned to the record. Example Administrator
- [year] Displays the current year. Example 2026