Template Designer – Template Editor

The Template Editor in IDC is a powerful and intuitive tool that allows you to create and customize professional templates with ease. Whether you’re starting from scratch by selecting a badge format or customizing an existing template from the library, the editor adapts to your skill level and design needs. For a faster and more efficient workflow, we recommend cloning a library template and tailoring it to your specifications. With its flexible design tools and industry-standard features, the Template Editor offers endless possibilities for creating high-quality, personalized templates.

To incorporate text into your designs, use the Text tool. With support for [shortcodes], you can dynamically integrate database fields into your text, enabling advanced customization. This functionality allows you to concatenate text, add prefixes or suffixes, format addresses, and much more. For example, entering [firstname] [lastname] in the Content field will display Steve Smith using data from your record. While the Dynamic Text tool remains available for backward compatibility, [shortcodes] are the recommended method for optimal flexibility and ease of use.

The Template Editor is also ideal for printing static badges where dynamic information is unnecessary, such as database fields, photo IDs, or unique barcodes and QR codes. For instance, you can design the back of a card with general information, print a batch using a K panel, and then re-insert the cards into the card printer to print dynamic content on the front. This workflow lets you combine static and personalized designs seamlessly. Once your badge is ready, use the Print Preview option in the tool menu to review your design before printing.

Tools

	Tool	Description
	Pointer	Select and modify element properties on your template.
	Image	Add an image to your template, such as a logo, background, or static image.
	Text	Add static text or dynamic shortcodes in a point or container format with multiple properties.
	Dynamic Text	Add a database field as text on your template, useful for dropdown menus in Producer, with multiple properties.
	Photo ID	Add a photo ID from the database with filters, stroke, opacity, and other adjustments.
	Barcode	Add a barcode with a dynamic field, color, and symbologies (e.g., Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 128A, UPC-A).
	QR Code	Add a QR code in various formats: Custom URL, IDpack Checkpoint, linked field, Wi-Fi QR code, or vCard.
	Signature	Add a signature placeholder to sign a badge using a signature pad like Scriptel.
	SVG Code	Add custom SVG code from vector design software (e.g., CorelDRAW, Illustrator, Inkscape, Affinity Designer).
	SVG Flag	Add a flag as an SVG element based on the record’s country.
	Square	Add a square shape with stroke color, solid fill, or Color Code.
	Circle	Add a circular shape with solid or translucent fill, or using Color Code.
	Line	Add a straight line in any direction with adjustable color and thickness.
	Print Preview	Preview your template before printing.

Template Preview

The Template Preview section allows you to view your template as you design it. Click Outline to display the dimensions of each object on the layout, or click Preview to see how the template will appear when printed.

Edit Object Properties

The Edit Object Properties section allows you to adjust the properties of each object on your template. To edit an object, click on it in the Template Preview or select it from the Object Layers list. The available properties will update based on the selected object type.

Object Layers

The Objects section allows you to add and organize objects on your template. To reorder layers, simply use your mouse to drag and drop them into the desired order. Changes are saved automatically when you drop the layer.