EZCAD2 Auto Numbering Tutorial: From Parameter Settings to Practical Demonstration

This manual provides a complete guide to using EZCAD2 's automatic numbering function, covering parameter settings, template storage, and practical applications.With detailed step-by-step instructions, EZCAD2 helps users quickly master how to use the software to realize efficient automatic numbering, thus solving the problem of repetitive work in marking and improving production efficiency.

Why is an automatic numbering function needed?

If you use a laser engraver to process a batch of products, for example, to engrave serial numbers on parts or to mark production dates on packages, manually entering each number one by one will drive you crazy.EZCAD2's automatic numbering function was designed to solve this very problem. It can generate continuous numbering according to a specified rule, saving time and avoiding errors caused by human error. This is definitely good news for those who strive for efficiency.

An analysis of the settings.

Step 1: Open the software and find the automatic numbering function.

After opening EZCAD2, click on the "text" icon in the tool bar on the left, and enter any character (such as A001).Select the text, right-click on the "Advanced" tab, and you'll see the "Auto-Numbering" button.

Step 2: Set the coding standard.

There's a small trap to watch out for here: The default increment is 1, but if you need to skip numbers (for example, to print once every five numbers), remember to manually change the number.The character replacement function can be used in a variety of ways, for instance to increase a letter and number combination, which is especially suited to serial numbers with complex prefixes.

Step 3: Save as template.

When you have finished setting things up, don't just shut the software down! Click "File" and then "Save as Template" so you can use it again next time with one click.It is suggested that you name your template files by date and product type, which will make them easier to find.

The real thing: A mission from scratch.

Scene simulation: Metal labels are stamped with a code.

For example, suppose 100 metal labels are to be processed, numbered from XY2024-0001 to XY2024-0100.First, as explained earlier, set the prefix to "XY2024-" and the number of digits to four. Next, set the step size to 1.The key is to type in 100 for "processing times," and the software will automatically generate all the files, without having to manually create each one.

A guide to common problems.

If the numbering suddenly skips, check to see if you have selected "increment automatically after processing.

- Wrong number of digits? Force leading zeros in the "number of digits" setting.

If there are problems with special symbols or garbled text, first try testing the font compatibility in the Notepad program.

Advanced techniques: Batch export and data association.

If you pair this with an Excel table, you can get even more proficient. If a list of serial numbers is prepared in advance, you can use the "variable text" function to import a CSV file, and it only takes one click of the start button to print out 500 products with different serial numbers.Before labeling, make sure you've done five samples to confirm that the numbering sequence and format are correct.