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Dynamic templates and advanced label creation #8

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@SammysHP

This is more like an inspirational idea and no specific feature request. If you think it's out of scope, feel free to close the issue.

Simple text mode

The basic functionality of creating simple text labels in most hardware label makers: Enter a text, optionally select font, font size and styling, press print. It then prints the text vertically centered on the label. Also horizontally centered on fixed size labels or printed on a label of the required length in endless mode.

Cable flag

Extend the label with a margin appropriate for the cable diameter, a center mark and a copy of the label. The label can then be wrapped around a cable once and stuck together back to back to create a cable flag. Works only in endless mode.

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Cable wrap

Write text vertically and repeat it multiple times. It is then printed with a length appropriate for the cable diameter. Then wrapped around a cable multiple times. The repeated text is visible from all sides. This is only of limited use with these small labels, but can be helpful nevertheless with a short text.

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How to integrate it into the UI? The cable flag could be a toggle option that applies the template to any label (maybe in the print dialog). Simple mode and cable wrap could be added to the floating action button.

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