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Creating Inserts

Anthony Iavarone avatar
Written by Anthony Iavarone
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Create the Product in the RIPLYNX PUD

  1. Open Riplynx (Always make sure to open Riplynx as an administrator)

  2. Go to File - Preferences

  3. Select Packages

  4. Go to Unit Configuration and select Config

  5. Add a new Unit

    1. Select Add

    2. Unit Type=Package

    3. Add a description (ie. insert)

    4. Enter a Map # (This will automatically be created when you add the new unit but I like to use “IN” as the key for the insert)

    5. Set the width and height based on what you are looking for, typically it will be 8x10

    6. Set the subunit layout for the size of the image node on the insert (so if you want a 2x3 image you will add Width of 2 and height of 3

  6. Now check the box for “Unit Graphic” and choose to edit Graphics

  7. Select insert and choose to add a text field

  8. You can choose to name your text fields, this is useful if you are creating multiple text fields

  9. Next to Text select Adv, this will open a window to allow you to add text variables

  10. The variables will allow you to pull down data directly from the XML file. Anything included within the XML can be included in the text fields

  11. This is how you will want to add variables to that field.
    ​Note: The variables are from the XML file that is used to run the orders in Riplynx. This is the way you will want the variables structured
    So the name template will be “Field Name: ~[variable]~”

  12. Ship To:
    ~[Ship Line 1]~
    ~[Ship Line 2]~
    ~[Ship Line 3]~
    ~[Ship Line 4]~

    Lab Order: ~[Lab ID]~
    Job Name: ~[Job Name]~
    Job Organization: ~[Job Organization]~
    Gallery Reference: ~[Gallery Reference]~
    Gallery ID: ~[Gallery ID]~

    Subject Name: ~[First Name]~ ~[Last Name]~
    Grade: ~[Grade]~
    Teacher: ~[Teacher]~
    Online Code: ~[Online Code]~
    Custom 1: ~[custom1]~
    Custom 2: ~[custom2]~
    ​
    So let's say for Custom 1 you have the team name in that field. You could set the variable like this:
    Team:~[custom1]~
    ​
    Lastly if you want to include order data you will want to add these variables

    Order:
    ~[Order1]~
    ~[Order2]~
    ~[Order3]~
    ~[Order4]~
    ~[Order5]~
    ~[Order6]~
    ~[Order7]~
    ~[Order8]~
    ~[Order9]~
    ~[Order10]~
    ~[Order11]~
    ~[Order12]~
    ~[Order13]~
    ~[Order14]~
    ~[Order15]~
    ~[Order16]~

  13. Choose to alter the text font, color, size to your liking

  14. Click Ok to finish then save by going to File - Save unit definitions (you can also close the window and you will be prompted to save)

Adding the insert to Print Lab

  1. Open up Print Lab

  2. Go to Settings

  3. Go to Workflow Settings

  4. Add the map # (SKU) for the insert product to Include Subject Packaging Sheet in every order (Bulk). This will include a packaging insert for every order from the bulk

  5. You can also add the insert to individual direct ship orders by adding the map #(SKU) to the Include Subject Packaging Sheet in every order (Direct Ship) section.

NOTE: If you do not see these options, then you will need to update your Print Lab. Please get in touch with support to get the most current build

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