Help on creating a print button from editor CMSB 3.73 and QR code Generator 1.02

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Last Post: 22 hours ago (RSS)

I have a use case for printing a product label with price, image, details and QR code with permalink. I want to define a label that can be printed to card stock or a label printer. The HTML and CSS are more or less straightforward. Ideally, once the record is saved and the permalink is generated, I would like the user to be able to print a label either singularly or in bulk from the record or list page within CMSB. I have installed the QR code generator (updating the $chartUrl link per another post) and have the QR code showing on the record page.

I will write a plugin to accomplish the task. Has anyone done this before, and do they have any suggestions?

BACKGROUND:

The project is to build a Kiosk app for an art gallery. The app will allow public access on-site to preview the art and show its location within the building. The kiosk will use an internet-based website built with CMSB, which will also be accessible from anywhere.

When the curator receives a new piece of artwork, they add it to the database with all the pertinent information and then print the label to be placed beside the artwork. The guest can scan the QR code and immediately bring up the detail page from their phone as they walk around the gallery space. The detail page will also allow them to purchase the artwork via a buy now button.

Jeff Shields

By Djulia - 22 hours ago

Hi Jeff,

For your product label project, I think BaconQrCode and TCPDF are good options. With BaconQrCode, you can easily generate QR codes for the permalinks of your artworks. Once you have that, you can use TCPDF to create PDFs that include the product details, images, and QR codes.

Here’s how you could proceed:

Generate the QR Code: When you add a new artwork, use BaconQrCode to create the QR code linked to the artwork's detail page.
Create the Label: Use TCPDF to generate a PDF that includes the title, price, description, artwork image, and the QR code. You can then print these labels directly.
Integration with CMSB: You could create a small plugin that allows you to print the labels from the record page or the list of artworks.

Thanks,
Djulia