Use Cloud-Based Data for Label Printing
Learn how to use shared or cloud-based data files from services such as Google Sheets, OneDrive and Dropbox for label printing.
Video tutorial coming soon
This section will include a short step-by-step video guide.
What you will learn
- How to import data from cloud storage
- How to import data from a database
- How to print labels from Google Sheets
- How to use files from OneDrive or Dropbox
- How to connect imported data to label fields
- How to manage shared data files for printing
Step-by-step guide
Prepare your cloud-based data file
Create or organise your spreadsheet data in Google Sheets, OneDrive or Dropbox before importing it into PLI Connect.
Open your label template
Open the PLI Connect Designer and select the label template you want to use for cloud-based printing.
Connect variable data fields
Select the label text object, open the Properties menu, enable Use Variable Data and choose the required variable field.
Import data from cloud storage
Import the spreadsheet or shared data file from your preferred cloud storage platform.
Map cloud data to label fields
Match each cloud data column to the correct label field, such as product name, barcode, price or date.
Review the imported data
Preview the label output and confirm the imported cloud data appears correctly before printing.
Print labels from cloud data
Print labels in batch using the imported Google Sheets, OneDrive or Dropbox data file.
Save your template
Save the template with the connected cloud data fields so it can be reused for future printing.
