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  • 1.  Name Drop Express

    Posted 9 days ago

    For years we have been using name drop express which is a discontinued program, did anybody use this and if so what are you currently using as it's replacement?

    Pros/Cons???

    We use this regularly so highly looking for something to replace it.

    Appreciate any input.

    Debbie

    Oshkosh Trophy



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    Debbie Wetterau-Ruhl
    Secretary
    Oshkosh Trophy
    Oshkosh WI
    920.235.8845
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 2.  RE: Name Drop Express

    Posted 8 days ago

    Maybe explain what "Name Drop Express" is? You might get better suggestions if people (me, included) know what you are looking for.



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    Bryant Liddle
    B-Line Engraving
    Fulton MO
    573.220.0080
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 3.  RE: Name Drop Express

    Posted 7 days ago

    Were they a traditional Ad specialty supplier or did they of a service or services that made them unique?  Wasn't able to dig much up on them other than it looks like they may have been located in my back yard.



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    David Takes
    Expressions Engraved
    Saint Joseph, MO
    816.232.6000
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 4.  RE: Name Drop Express

    Posted 7 days ago

    I did a quick search and found this using AI. Perhaps this is a good start?

    AI Overview
    Name Drop Express was a legacy software application previously used in the awards and personalization industry to format and automate name-dropping for engraved products. Because it is discontinued, professionals have pivoted to modern alternatives.
    Top current replacements include:
    • CorelDRAW: Many users in the Awards & Personalization Association utilize its robust built-in Print Merge feature, which links spreadsheets to design templates for fast, automated variable data processing.
    • Adobe Illustrator: Using its Variables feature combined with data sets from CSV files, this is the top professional choice for vector-based, bulk name-dropping.
    • Gravostyle: Industry-specific engraving software equipped with powerful serializing and database-importing tools tailored specifically for engraving machines.


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    Sheila Kloski
    B B Trophy and Awards
    Clinton Township MI
    586.263.5300
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 5.  RE: Name Drop Express

    Posted 6 days ago

    Many years ago Name Drop Express was an add-in for CorelDRAW that had features that Print Merge did not offer and was simpler.  Corel Corp. has not made it simple, but has continued to add features making Print Merge the premier "Mail Merge" application.  

    .....Direct input from Excel

    .....'drop in' graphics

    .....'drop in' QR codes

    I put together a massive Print Merge master class to show some of the newest and most powerful features of the current Print Merge.  I'm not proud of this YouTube video; I never made it public; I doubt if I'll redo it.   If you're a glutton for punishment...



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    Roy Brewer roy@engravingconcepts.com
    Engraving Concepts
    Arlington TX
    817.460.8122 EXT202
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    Netsoft Studio


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