Hi Tom,

I'll work on that and post when it's ready.

-Joshua

Hey Tony ,

copy all of the following(between star lines)  into notepad and save as "Tony.lst"

in your C:\Program Files\LightScribeTemplateLabeler\templatelabeler\content\templates directory:

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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="no"?>
<svg contentScriptType="text/ecmascript" zoomAndPan="magnify" xmlnslink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:svg="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" baseProfile="full" contentStyleType="text/css" version="1.1" width="12cm" preserveAspectRatio="xMidYMid meet" viewBox="0 0 1200 1200" height="12cm" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <title>The Gift Tags Template</title>
  <desc>A collection of 5 gift tags on a background with birds and indistinct handwriting. 4 of the tags are image areas, and the 5th is a text field.</desc>
  <lst:categories xmlns:lst="http://www.lightscribe.com/LightScribe/TemplateLabeler">
    <lst:category>family</lst:category>
    <lst:category>life events</lst:category>
    <lst:category>nature</lst:category>
    <lst:category>special occasions</lst:category>
  </lst:categories>
  <defs>
    <!--Housekeeping : This, and some other things that are only for managing the file itself,
            and not the template definition, are called 'housekeeping' in comments, and can be
            ignored for the purpose of defining templates and UserDefinableContent.-->
    <mask x="0" width="1200px" y="0" id="LabelArea" height="1200px">
      <!--the mask is only for rendering the SVG on viewers - it has nothing to do with the
                UserDefinableContent.-->
      <circle fill="#ffffff" r="600" cx="600" fill-rule="evenodd" cy="600" />
    </mask>
    <clipPath fill="none" id="disc-area">
      <circle fill="#ffffff" r="600" cx="600" fill-rule="evenodd" cy="600" />
    </clipPath>
  </defs>
  <g id="TemplateBackgroundElements" mask="url(#LabelArea)">
    <!--the fixed elements in this template-->
    <title>Template Background</title>
    <desc>This group contains the template background and other fixed elements. None of these elements are intended for user manipulation. In the initial template designs, only a single background image will be expected here. As the technology matures, full fledged SVG descriptions of background may be put here.
        </desc>
    <!--Change this to be the actual background image to use-->
    <image x="0.0" y="0.0" width="1200" xlink:href="Backgrounds/blank.jpg" height="1200" id="BackGroundImage" />
  </g>
  <g id="UserDefinableElements" mask="url('#LabelArea')">
    <!--the user elements in this template-->
    <title>Template Elements</title>
   
<g id="Text Item 1" clip-path="url('#Text_Item_1_clip')" transform="translate( 333, 851) rotate(0)">
        <clipPath fill="none" id="Text_Item_1_clip">
        <polygon fill="#ffff33" fill-opacity=".5" points="-2,2
                                                           500,-2
                                                           500,260  
                                                          -2,260" stroke="#000000" />
        <circle fill="#ffffff" r="1" id="circle2610" cx="90" cy="21" radius="1" />
      </clipPath>
      <text x="74" font-size="6" fill="black" stroke="grey" y="124" text-decoration="Bold" text-anchor="middle"                                       font-family="Verdana" dy="0">
        <tspan>Click</tspan>
        <tspan>to</tspan>
        <tspan>add</tspan>
        <tspan>text</tspan>
      </text>
</g>

<g id="Text Item 2" clip-path="url('#Text_Item_2_clip')" transform="translate( 333, 71) rotate(0)">
        <clipPath fill="none" id="Text_Item_2_clip">
        <polygon fill="#ffff33" fill-opacity=".5" points="-2,2
                                                           500,-2
                                                           500,260  
                                                          -2,260" stroke="#000000" />
        <circle fill="#ffffff" r="1" id="circle2610" cx="90" cy="21" radius="1" />
      </clipPath>
      <text x="74" font-size="6" fill="black" stroke="grey" y="124" text-decoration="Bold" text-anchor="middle"                                       font-family="Verdana" dy="0">
        <tspan>Click</tspan>
        <tspan>to</tspan>
        <tspan>add</tspan>
        <tspan>text</tspan>
      </text>
</g>

  </g>
  <!--Housekeeping : Opaque on the centre of the design.-->
  <circle id="center-semi-opaque-hole" fill="white" fill-opacity="0.75" r="244.0" cx="600" cy="600" />
  <path fill="none" d="M 600.0 0.0 A 600.0 600.0 0.0 1 1 599.0 0.0" stroke-width="10" stroke-color="white" stroke="#ffffff" />
</svg>

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use the quotes in notepad save as ("tony.lst") to force the filetype. Oh yeah and

you probably want to make a shortcut to this file on your desktop. so double click on the

file and you're ready.

Let me know if this helps!

Best Regards,

Joshua Stevens (Lightscribe Support Team)

Hi  Joshua.  Thanks a bunch!  It works perfectly.  Exactly what I had been looking for.  Thank you very much.

While I was trying to find what you so kindly provided, I came across a little trick for making just about any label one would wish.  I open a CDlabel template in my CorelDraw (any graphic program would do, I guess) and design a label in greyscale - a complete label with titles, subtitles, etc.   After I finish designing I "select all" and save "selected only" as a png.  Then in Lightscribe I select the blank template and import my png as background except that it is not background, it's actually a complete label.  Type no text at all, of course, and preview.  Perfect every time!  My question to you is: Did I discover something the whole world already knows?

Thanks again and regards.

Hey Tony, Great job! I'm glad you like the template. I haven't tried it with Corel in greyscale, but yes we were aware of the blank template, background import. The fact that you found it without instruction tells me that you've been playing around with the Template labeler and getting to know it. That's great. It's a neat little application. Not many features, but quick to use and fun to play around with.

Best Regards,

Joshua (Lightscribe Support Team)

Hi Everyone !

I've been mucking around with designing custom templates.  I have found that XML Notepad from Microsoft and Paint.NET from this link:-

http://www.download.com/Paint-NET/3000-2192_4-10338146.html?tag=mncol;pop&cdlPid=10879258

 are GREAT tools for the job!!! 

I've also found out that you can use Paint.NET to generate COLOR thumbnails and backgrounds that WILL show up in the Template Labeler!!! 

I even used XML Notepad to correct a problem in the Straight Label from another post AND to directly add the "No Background" to the Catagory List!!! 

Sorry Joshua , but it was your Straight Foward Label on this post!!!  I had to replace the xml and svg parts at the top.

As you can see I'm all 's!!!

Does anyone have a simple template for ARCHED text top and bottom? The one that is supplied with LS labeler doesn't allow for enough space top to bottom in the arched areas. I'd like to be able to get at least 3 lines of 10-12 point type in there.

Hi Gary622 !

I've taken what Joshua wrote and expanded on it.

How I create Labels Containing a Track List

I've put together some stuff I use to create CD Labels.

• I wrote up the procedure I use in a PDF File.
• I make PDF Files of any Documentation I create.
• I have V1.14.32.1 of the LSS and since Version 1.17.90.1 of both the LSS and the corresponding Diagnostic Utility.
• I include an "Additional Stuff" Folder which contains anything I create while developing My Custom Templates.
• I created ZIP Files for 6 Windows Vista "Right-Click" Commands I developed to support this and other procedures I use.
• I "ripped off" the "Template Playlist Beta" "Full" and "Half" Disk Templates; fixed them and create a ZIP File of the two templates.
• I have a PDF that contains "Template vs. Simple Labelers" - a comparison of what is the structure of each template.
• I found 5 FREE Tools I use for development, and have more I am testing.
• I have a PDF which contains a "Mini Resume" and a lot of "LightScribe Stuff" I've researched.
• I continually develop PDFs on the Tools I use for development.
• I developed 110 Custom Templates for the Template Labeler.
• I developed 5 collections of Images.
• I developed a New Custom Wedding Template for one Forum User and I did one for another Forum User.
• I fixed one LSL File for another User by changing a White Outline of some Text to Black.
• I created Previews of all my Custom Templates and Images and have Catalogues of both as PDF Files.
• I created 173 ICONS and a PDF Preview.
• I developed 4 Test "borders" for the Simple Labeler.
• I tend to concentrate on Filling the entire disk surface especially with TEXT, Bold, Outline, White Text, and More Font Control.
• I have all this and more in My MS Windows Live Skydrive and on My Office Live Workspace.
• I have just finished writing a 2nd Newsletter and a List of Newsletter Topics about what I've been doing and 2 other FREE Programs I've been researching.
• 112 Forum Users have taken my offer.

Send me a Private MESSAGE containing:

• Your correct E-mail Address (REQUIRED BY SITE to send links);
• Your full name (For my records); and
• A nickname you use (For my records).

I am retired on a disability, and I do this TOTALLY FREE.

I also try my best to keep E-mail Addresses confidential. I use "Blind Carbon Copies" when I send out anything.

I only occasionally send out Special Notifications, if I do something major.

The only "COST" is your E-mail Address which is REQUIRED both My MS Office Live Workspace and My Windows Live Skydrive to allow access to the stuff I've developed.

I just found out that:
If an Editor or Viewer forwards their E-mail "Invitation" to someone else, that person can use the link in the sharing "Invitation" to view a read-only version of my content.

Rev. 2009-08-02 09:00

The Simple Labeler does not use LST Files it uses the following 3 components:

1. The Template is an XML File with a name like "mdXXXX.xml" in the "metadata" Folder.
2. An 86x86 pixel PNG File with a name like "thXXXX.png" in the "thumbnails" Folder.
3. An 2773x2773 pixel PNG File with a name like "fsXXXX.png" in the "fullsize" Folder.

The XXXX is a 4 digit decimal number greater than 0008.

The main PATH is something like:

\LightScribe\SimpleLabeler\content\images\borders

You would have to use a Graphical Editor to put the either the extra lines of text or all the text in the "fsXXXX.png" PNG File.