INtex Labels vX

reviewed by Chris Marshall

What they say: Labels vX is the professional software for merge and copy printing of labels

• Design and text as many labels as you like
• Group your labels in categories like item tags, price tags, address labels or name stickers
• Print x identical copies of one label design (copy printing)
• Print x different labels in a row (merge printing)
• Define at which label position printing should start
• Choose from a wide variety of label sizes
• Free rich text formatting of the label text
• Import of graphical backgrounds in all QuickTime formats like JPEG, TIFF, PDF, etc.
• Integrated print preview

These are the features:

• Modern OS X like Tiger interface
• Full multimedia compliance with iPhoto integration
• Import and export in Excel XLS and ASCII format, pictures and videos in all Quicktime formats
• Full Filemaker 8 and 7 compatible, most modern and professional database
• MS Office compatibility (import/export)
• Rich text editing with fonts, colors, alignments and much more, text formatting palette and ruler
• Categorization of labels in categories and color labelling
• QuickSearch with saved search values
• Sorting of data, visual rating and priorities
• Optional record locking prohibits deletion of records
• Applescript support
• URL and mailto links for Internet & communication integration

What I say: Wow! I never knew labels could be so much fun!

The most I had ever done in the past was print some white labels with plain text on them. Now I have color, fonts, images, designs – you name it I can have it. But do I need to?

To be honest, no. I am Òold schoolÓ. A label is a label – it is meant to do one thing and do it well, but I can see why this application would be extremely useful for many people. I have friends who have teenage kids and I know they would love the individuality that this provides.

The most useful feature in my opinion is the categories. To have a database of labels stored in categories such as Addresses, Christmas, Personal Documents etc. was great.

In summary: This application makes good use of the underlying structure that INtex publishing use for a number of their products. It is well worth trying out if you have any reason (or interest) in creating anything more than bland white labels. I will certainly be using it again in the future.