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what would i need to make a custem template, to burn images onto the LS Disc.
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Start by opening one of the existing templates in notepad or wordpad. Make minor tweaks. Experiment.
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Lonetree is right again! You're going to need three similarly named files(different extension) in their respective locations. 1) a .lst file in C:\Program Files\LightScribeTemplateLabeler\templatelabeler\content\templates\ 2) a .jpg file in C:\Program Files\LightScribeTemplateLabeler\templatelabeler\content\templates\backgrounds 3) and another .jpg file in C:\Program Files\LightScribeTemplateLabeler\templatelabeler\content\templates\thumbnails As Lonetree mentioned, copying from an exisiting template(the 3 files) you could change the image(please maintain the same dimensions in the copy as the file it was copied from i.e thumbnails 128x128 backgrounds 1200x1200. Adding Text boxes in diffent shapes and locations is more involved, but can also be done. Let me know if anybody is interested Enjoy!!!!
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Joshua, I would be interesed in knowing how to add text boxes and shapes to a custom template. Mill
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As the shapes of the textboxes increase in complexity, so to does the SVG code needed to generate those shapes, but say for example I like the curved textbox of the DiamondGrill Template of the Urbanpack....I can replace my current text-box with: =========================== <g id="Arc Item 1" clip-path="url('#Arc-Item-1-clip')"
transform="translate(600,600) rotate(0)" >
<clipPath id="url('#Arc-Item-1-clip')" >
<path fill="none" stroke="#ff0000" d="M -569,121
A 582,582 192 0 1 -255 -523 L -149,-305
A 340,340 116 0 0 -332 70 z" />
</clipPath>
<path fill="none" stroke="#ff0000"
id="Arc_Item_1_frame"
d="M -332,70 A 340,340 192 0 1 -149 -305
L -255,-523 A 582,582 116 0 0 -569 121 z" />
<path fill="none" stroke="none" id="Arc_Item_1_baseline"
d="M -450,95 A 461,461 192 0 1 -202 -414" />
<text font-family="Microsoft Sans Serif" fill="#000000"
dy="-1" text-anchor="middle" stroke="#a0a0a4" font-size="5" >
<textPath text-anchor="middle"
startOffset="50%">1)Click to Add Text
</textPath>
</text> </g>
==================================== Your old text box should be deleted first from <g.... to </g>. Play around with it and you'll come up with some great looking Templates. Best Regards, Joshua
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Joshua,
Many thanks for the simple and straightforward instruction. I have just completed several labels. I am not an experienced computer user and as I am in my mid 70's, appreciate the help given on this Forum.
Cheers,
Jim.
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wish I could say that this was good for me... buttttttttt... I went to C then to program files & then to LightScribe but there is nothing listed in my programs files to do with lightscribe... I have the sonic labler & have used it now to do one test dvd... it work nicely I am hooked on doing my dvd's & cd's this way but I need to beable to create my own designs... I am finding no where where I get a template to use to do this... or any instructions or tips & hints on making them well... ???
I have posted to the Sonic area but doesn't look like anyone uses this & I guess I just don't know enough about all the software that can do this so some help would really be appreicated ... I do also have Roxio I seen it listed here under something I was reading so I pulled it up & it does have a lable maker area but have not look at it as of yet... but I can go that route if it makes doing my own designs...
ok this is getting way long... sorry about that... I just soooooo need so help... ty in advance... truly appreicate some help... JAJ 
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Hi JAJ,
For Windows, go to http://www.lightscribe.com/downloadSection/windows/index.aspx?id=1524
Download LightScribeTemplateLabeler_1.10.23.1.exe
Follow instructions.
There is also an update for the software. You will have success with the program as it is a stand alone. After installing you should see the Lightscribe Icon on your desk top.
Extra templates got to http://www.lightscribe.com/ideas/index.aspx?id=1540 and download the .exe templates, these are self installing.
Good luck.
Ozzie
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Hello Ozzie, I'm sorry I could not get back to you sooner. Always glad to help and thank you so much for helping out our Lighstrcibe friends in need.
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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 fromanother post AND to directly add the "No Background" to the Catagory List!!! As you can see I'm all 's!!!
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Can someone explain how to interpret the parameters for curved text. I am interested in creating 4 lines of curved text. Thanx
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Hi Guys !
I just finished making 2 Posts of the message attached.
I followed what Joshua said and did some research for FREE tools.
I have an MS Office Live Workspace that has:
- Over 80 Custom Template I have developed;
- OLD LS Software that I have saved;
- Tutorials on Paint.NET (one of the FREE tools I use); and
- Private workspace I create for work I may do for people who contact me.
The OLD LS Software I have saved is in ZIP Files and is as follows:
- LS Update - 1_17_90_1.ZIP;
- LS Update - 1_14_32_1.ZIP;
- LS Diagnostic Utility - 1_17_90_1.ZIP;
- LightScribe Simple Labeler - 1_4_128_1.ZIP; and
- LightScribe PWSDK - 1_12_33_2.ZIP.
If you send me a Private MESSAGE (This is for your Privacy.) containing your correct E-mail Address, I will send you "Invitations" to all My Workspaces and some other stuff.
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I know of a free svg editor (an svg file is a vector graphics file), so all i would need to do is create an svg file, rename the extension to LST and save it as a jpg? it seems too simple
Would this work?
Thanks,
EpicAsian
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Hi EpicAsian  !
What is the name of the program?
I use
- XML Notepad 2007 to develop templates;
- Inkscape to produce Preview; &
- Paint.NET to edit the 1200x1200 & 128x128 JPG Files for backgrounds & thumbnails respectively.
I work with just the LST Files directly with XML Notepad 2007 & Inkscape (I don't do a save with the latter because it creates problems & excess code).
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the program is called inkscape, and allows you to create svg file, which is vector images, and you can also export them as jpg's. i've fooled around with it some, but don't know a lot.
i think it could be used in the creation of a template.
EpicAsian
ps. i also use Paint.NET and The GIMP to work on images
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Hello again !
As you can see, I do NOT use Inkscape except to generate Previews, I use XML Notepad 20007 to edit LST Files & Paint.NET to do the JPG Files.
I've found that Inkscape generates too much code; does NOT generate everything needed in an LST File; and can damage LST Files if a save is done.
You need what I call a Basic Template Structure.
LST Files contain code used by the TL to identify sections.
They also contain thing that are processed by the TL like the phrase "Click to add text" which is NOT output by the TL when generating a label and is specifically looked for.
Also, some sections of an LST File can be used to generate specific effect in a Preview and are partially ignored by the TL.
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 & since Version 1.17.90.1 of both the LSS & 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" Directory Commands I developed to support making Track Lists & other procedures I use.
- I "ripped off" the "Template Playlist Beta" (For which LS has NO documentation, NO source, & LAID OFF the Technician) "Full" & "Half" Disk Templates; fixed them; & then 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, & have more I am testing.
- I have a PDF which contains a "Mini Resume" & a lot of "LightScribe Stuff" I've researched.
- I continually develop PDFs on the Tools I use for development.
- I've developed 212 Custom Templates (in 37 Collections), 108 Images (in 12 Collections), 174 Icons, and 4 Test Background Images for the LS SL.
- I developed 4 Test "borders" for the Simple Labeler.
- I developed a New Custom Wedding Template for one Forum User.
- I developed New Custom Templates for 2 other Forum User from Sample Images they provided.
- I developed 4 Custom Templates which use Circular Text Items & Circular, Oval, & Diamond Shaped Images.
- I developed 6 User Defined Functions in VBA for Excel.
- 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 & Images & have Mini-Catalogues of both as PDF Files.
- I created 174 ICONS & a PDF Preview.
- I tend to concentrate on Filling the entire disk surface especially with TEXT, Bold, Outline, White Text, & More Font Control.
- I published 7 Newsletters & a List of Newsletter Topics about what I've been doing & 2 other FREE Programs I've been researching.
- I have studied the XML parts of the 2007 Versions of Microsoft Office Access, Excel, & Word.
- I have all this & more in My MS Windows Live Skydrive.
- I am working to develop more Custom Templates.
- I am sharing my work with 168 Forum Users.
Send me a Private MESSAGE containing:
- Your correct E-mail Address (REQUIRED BY SITE to send links & it's NOT included automatically in a Private MESSAGE);
- Your full name (For my records); &
- A nickname you use (For my records).
I am retired on a disability, & 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 by My Windows Live Skydrive to allow access to the stuff I've developed.
Rev. 2009-12-31 1555 EST
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Joshua,
I copied your code for a straight text label but I am not able to insert an image similar to the Lightscribe blank label with Arc text that came with the Lightscribe software..
Is there code I can add to the your straight text code that will allow importing an image with the straight text label code below ?
Or is there a different code format used when text and images are used together ?
The straight text blank label looks great, hoping to be able to add images to it.
Thanks
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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="no"?>
<svg
contentScriptType="text/ecmascript" zoomAndPan="magnify" xmlns link="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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Hi unique_w !
I have many many many Custom Templates which use Straight Text Items which I developed from the code you are referring to!
Below is an update on my offer!
If you don't find one you can use, let me know what you want and maybe I could develop one for you! All I need is either a sample picture or a fairly detailed description.
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 & since Version 1.17.90.1 of both the LSS & 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" Directory Commands I developed to support making Track Lists & other procedures I use.
- I "ripped off" the "Template Playlist Beta" (For which LS has NO documentation, NO source, & LAID OFF the Technician) "Full" & "Half" Disk Templates; fixed them; & then 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 6 FREE Tools I use for development, & have more I am testing.
- I have a PDF which contains a "Mini Resume" & a lot of "LightScribe Stuff" I've researched.
- I continually develop PDFs on the Tools I use for development.
- I've developed 263 Custom Templates (in 45 Collections + 5 Private Ones), 108 Images (in 12 Collections), 174 Icons, and 4 Test Background Images for the LS SL.
- I developed 4 Test "borders" for the Simple Labeler.
- I developed a New Custom Wedding Template for one Forum User.
- I developed 11 Custom Templates for 5 other Forum User from Sample Images they provided or Detailed Descriptions.
- I developed 4 Custom Templates which use Circular Text Items & Circular, Oval, & Diamond Shaped Images.
- I developed 6 User Defined Functions in VBA for Excel for Transforms.
- I developed 4 User Defined Functions in VBA for Excel for Circles & Ellipse.
- I developed 11 User Defined Functions in VBA for Excel for Path Data.
- 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 & Images & have Mini-Catalogues of both as PDF Files.
- I created 174 ICONS & a PDF Preview.
- I tend to concentrate on Filling the entire disk surface especially with TEXT, Bold, Outline, White Text, & More Font Control.
- I published 12 Newsletters & a List of Newsletter Topics about what I've been doing & 2 other FREE Programs I've been researching.
- I have studied the XML parts of the 2007 Versions of Microsoft Office Access, Excel, & Word.
- I have all this & more in My MS Windows Live Skydrive.
- I am working to develop more Custom Templates.
- I am sharing my work with 244 Forum Users.
Send me a Private MESSAGE containing:
- Your correct E-mail Address (REQUIRED BY SITE to send links & it's NOT included automatically in a Private MESSAGE);
- Your full name (For my records); &
- A nickname you use (For my records).
I am retired on a disability, & 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 by My Windows Live Skydrive to allow access to the stuff I've developed.
Rev. 2010-06-18 1540 EDT
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I've created some audio CDs on Lightscribe discs and would like to burn a simple playlist onto the discs. However, I don't see a template I can use in the templates list in the Lightscribe software. Can someone please explain how I can do this?
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Yeah dude. Fred has like four templates that allow you to put the track list on the label side of the disc. Message him and ask him what you have asked here in this thread. His Forum screen name is cimofj2.
If that doesn't work, Message me and I'll email them to you.
Darryl
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I've found that a number of other Forums point here, so I'm re-posting my OFFER!
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 & since Version 1.17.90.1 of both the LSS & 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 9 Windows Vista & 7 "Right-Click" Directory Commands I developed to support making Track Lists & other procedures I use.
One of these is a commands will make a Full Disk Playlist Label which puts a complete Track List in the Frst Text Item.
The Full Disk Template can be changed to any other desired template & edited to suit.
I've created a "LightScribe Playlist Template Creator" & am looking for Users to help test & report error.
I "ripped off" the "Template Playlist Beta" (For which LS has NO documentation, NO source, & LAID OFF the Technician) "Full" & "Half" Disk Templates; fixed them; & then 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 7 FREE Tools I use for development, & have more I am testing.
I have a PDF which contains a "Mini Resume" & a lot of "LightScribe Stuff" I've researched.
I continually develop PDFs on the Tools I use for development.
I've developed 507 Custom Templates (in 80 Collections + 10 Private Ones), 108 Images (in 12 Collections), 174 Icons, & 4 Test Background Images for the LS SL.
I've developed approximately 100 Test Templates that were use to learn or to write Newsletters.
I developed 4 Test "borders" for the Simple Labeler.
I developed a New Custom Wedding Template for one Forum User.
I developed 11 Custom Templates for 5 other Forum User from Sample Images they provided or Detailed Descriptions.
I developed 4 Custom Templates which use Circular Text Items & Circular, Oval, & Diamond Shaped Images.
I developed 6 User Defined Functions in VBA for Excel for Transforms.
I developed 4 User Defined Functions in VBA for Excel for Circles & Ellipse.
I developed 11 User Defined Functions in VBA for Excel for Path Data.
I developed 33 User Defined Functions in VBA for Excel for various Shapes, Paths, & General Use.
I've created a VBA Module with the most used of these Functions.
I've created Excel Workbooks for design of Arc (Curved) Text Items.
I fixed one LSL File for another User by changing a White Outline of some Text to Black & helped another edit the Grayscale Color of text.
I created Previews of all my Custom Templates & Images & have Mini-Catalogues of both as PDF Files.
I created 174 ICONS & a PDF Preview.
I tend to concentrate on Filling the entire disk surface especially with TEXT, Bold, Outline, White Text, & More Font Control.
I published 26 Newsletters & a List of Newsletter Topics about what I've been doing & 2 other FREE Programs I've been researching.
I have studied the XML parts of the 2007 Versions of Microsoft Office Access, Excel, & Word.
I just developed 8 Template Making Tutorials
I have all this & more in My MS Windows Live Skydrive.
I am working to develop more Custom Templates.
I am sharing my work with 377 Forum Users.
Send me a Private MESSAGE containing:
Your correct E-mail Address (REQUIRED BY SITE to send links & it's NOT included automatically in a Private MESSAGE);
Your full name (For my records); &
A nickname you use (For my records).
I am retired on a disability, & I do this TOTALLY FREE.
OFFICIALLY - Computing Old Timer (RE; Article - http://www.hpcdan.org/reeds_ruminations/2010/10/you-might-be-a-computing-old-timer-if.html)
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 by My Windows Live Skydrive to allow access to the stuff I've developed.
Rev. 2012-04-07 1400 EDT
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